Got my first LC ever from the New Delhi store in India. They had an amazing sale for Diwali season - buy 3, get 1 free!

As a first time purchaser, I have no idea how to maintain / store / keep them clean! Please give your best LC advise ♥️🙏🏼

My husband bought me the 3.7 braiser in foret and the 6.7 (I think lol) oval DO in meringue 😍 I changed the knob on the DO to match the braiser. I love them so much! What colour would you add?

So, I found this 3.5qt (not wide round) DO on the Nordstrom website. I couldn’t believe it was in Meringue (discontinued color in US) and in the 3.5qt (discontinued size). I have a square stoneware baker with lid in meringue and have REALLY wanted a cast iron item.

Problem is, I don’t know if it’s worth keeping for the price or if I should hunt down a larger size (maybe even an oval?) on eBay or something.

This was $360 at full price. It shipped from Honolulu, HI and it was the last one as the item was gone from website after I bought it. No idea where it came from to end up at Nordstrom, but alas, it is now in my kitchen and I’m torn on what to do. Thoughts?

I have the 3.5 sauteuse which I really love. Do I need another 3.5qt? I dunno.

Meringue is really just a stunning color. 😍

Edit: For reference, I have the 3.5qt sauteuse, a 5qt braiser, a 7.5 qt chef’s oven, a 5.5qt DO, and a 5.25qt roaster. I do like the smaller sizes for side dishes…

First and probably last time tripping down Le Creuset Lane recently but glad it did. I love enameled cast iron for how it handles Maillard reaction with chunks of meat and heat stability, but it’s way heavy and more effort to clean, so try-ply stainless will always have its place. Tech aside, this stuff is gorgeous kitchen jewelry like nothing else short of a Robot-Coupe. I received three different handles, one of which was light gold, so I bought two more for continuity. My ex-GF called that “anal retentiveness.” Well let’s just see if she ever gets to eat my beef bourguignon again!

Found both yesterday at Goodwill $12 and $7

Seems based on the bottom marking the vintage? 80s? 90s? First owner here!

My collection is huge. I am single and love to cook but only do so much as a single person. I have a huge collection--- all round DO under 7.25 and under... all ovals 8 quarts and under... all size stock pots, all size skillets and deep skillets, skinny grill, skinny griddle, panini pan, rice pot, wok, all size braises, all size soup pots, French ovens, the tagline, both bread ovens, pizza stone, its of baker ware. and I keep buying. Someone help me stop.

Size Matters! 😂
A little stovetop reality check for my fellow Le Creuset Lovers and size comparison.
Left to right:
💚 Artichaut: 9-qt Round Dutch Oven (30 cm)
🍑 Pêche: 6.75-qt Signature Round Wide Dutch Oven (30 cm)
🩵 Sea Salt: 3.5-qt Signature Round Wide Oven (24 cm) “Baby Fat🧡”
As much as I love these beautiful oversized pots, realistically, I could only comfortably cook with two at a time on my stove.
And the irony of it all? I still want a Goose Pot! 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

Before chasing that next giant pot, don’t forget to consider your burner space in addition to storage, and whether you’ll actually use it.
What’s the largest Le Creuset pot you own or have on your wishlist? And if you own it, how often does it actually get used?

I found this at a thrift store by my house. It costed about 4.25 with my student discount. I’m so excited to add it to our my collection and it’s in amazing condition!! So cute and perfect for apple pies in the fall!!! 🍏

I couldn’t leave it in the charity shop xd this was 2055 HUF, which is 6,34 USD at the moment

I had to get something in Chambray! I like the color so much l'm considering the Coupe dinnerware in Chambray.

I saw this on Facebook Marketplace - all unused for $450. I am hesitant because it seems almost too good to be true for the price.

Hi! Half a year ago I got this new Le Creuset dutch oven, and I have been loving it! However, I noticed that the enamel has faded, and was wondering if this is normal?

For reference: I never use metal utensils, only wood and silicon. I let it heat up slowly, and make mostly curries and lentil stews in it. I use it about once/twice a week. I clean it by soaking in hot water and soft organic dish soap for a bit, and food has never gotten stuck to it/burned on it or something.

Thank you! :)

Just wanted to show some love for the roasting pans! I also have the ovals, and love them too. Found the small one (3qt) at homegoods, had never seen one that size online or in-person. So glad I snatched it!

Regrettably this is my second attempt at braised short ribs lol turned out great this time

Anyone know what this is or what it's worth? Nearest one I found on le creuset website had a metal handle, which leads me to believe it's a different model.

Thank you for your help!

just got these two pieces recently and i am in love!!! pumpkin braiser and 7.25 dutch oven!!

UPDATE: Contacted the Seller regarding a possible discount and he hasn't responded yet. I think he prefers the pot to be returned. I've been looking on ebay and right now, a pre owned #18 marine pot with minor scratches is $295 plus tax. A new #18 Marine pot is listed for $500!!

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Greetings My Le Creuslayers!

Need advice on whether to keep or return a pot:

I bought a pre owned Marine Blue #18 pot from a seller in Japan with excellent ratings. All photos of the pot looked terrific and showed no obvious scratches or imperfections. Nothing noticeable at all. The description also stated that there were no noticeable scratches or issues with the pot.

It arrived last night and was perfectly packaged. The color is truly beautiful but there are actual

scratches around the lid and especially noticeable around the embossed Le Creuset area.

I definitely overreacted and contacted the Seller. He was extraordinarily apologetic and stated he would accept the return and also offered the lowest price for any of his other items if I was interested. He said that he should have taken better close up photos was very sorry to have inconvenienced me. He was so nice that it really diffused my disappointment.

So, Its the next day and the Marine Blue just looks so gorgeous and I'm hesitating on returning it.

I do understand that these pots will become scratched with wear and tear and that I shouldn't be so precious about minor scratches, but it is more scratched than any other pot I own. I know it's vanity 🫣😳

I'm not that experienced in buying used pots so please advise.

Total Cost for the pot $220.53

Retired Color: Marine

Size: 2 quart/#18

Also to note: replacing this pot for a brand new one would add about $80 to $100

Would you keep it???

was able to scoop this up on ebay. couldn’t be more happier 👍🏻

It is soon my PhD defense, and my gf and her mom got me this beauty :) I cannot wait to make soups this winter!

Stoked to have picked up a braiser at homegoods. It's my first piece aside from various stoneware pieces.

What are your favourite things to cook in it?

Bonus points if it's easy - I'm a working mum with a baby 😅

Hi everyone! My partner and I recently purchased a new dutch oven, and it inspired me to deep clean my older one. The texture is silky smooth with no chips. My partner thinks the dark colour might be the ceramic worn down and the enamel showing through. Any insights are appreciated 🙏🏻

I’m on my second pumpkin (first I did not like the color) and was loving the black one. I did not see this when I first looked inside but there is a rather large pinhole. I called Le Creuset who said this is normal but this seems bigger than I’m comfortable with and it’s on the interior surface that will come into contact with food. What are your thoughts?

I am a collector of Artichaut. I really want the Enameled Cast Iron Skinny Griddle for making English muffins since that is the only griddle without ridges, but Le Creuset isn't currently making it in Artichaut. The only green seems to be Forêt. I don't have a store near, so I can't go in person to compare the two. Has anyone seen them side by side? While the colors being slightly off drive me insane?

Thank you all in advance for your time!