Le Creuset stainless steel small tea kettle is just perfect! Very good looking tea kettle. When you want one cup or two, this is the perfect size since it is not too heavy to lift and pour the water into your cup. It heats the water very quickly and retains the heat in the water if you use only enough for one cup and then want a second cup the water is still hot. The whistle is a nice feature. I like that the handle moves down so you can easily fill the kettle and then move the handle back up. Bloomingdale's had it come from Le Creuset and it was delivered very quickly and in perfect condition. I know I can always depend on Bloomingdale's for my shopping. Bloomingdale's the best!

After longing for a Dutch Oven for over 20 years, I finally got this 5.5 qt. size by Le Creuset, the brand that always seemed to be the most preferred in places like America's Test Kitchen etc. Ouch on the price, but it is so worth it and I wish I'd bought one 20 years ago. If you're not set on a particular color, you can find sales fairly often and spend a lot less than I did at full price. You have to preheat the pan, but it doesn't take all that long, and then you must keep the temperature on medium to medium low. The pan retains heat so much better than even my Al-Clad stainless pans, and by keeping heat low you don't get burning. The light color interior worried me at first, but it cleans up like brand new every time. All you need to do is be sure the pan is ... MoreAfter longing for a Dutch Oven for over 20 years, I finally got this 5.5 qt. size by Le Creuset, the brand that always seemed to be the most preferred in places like America's Test Kitchen etc. Ouch on the price, but it is so worth it and I wish I'd bought one 20 years ago. If you're not set on a particular color, you can find sales fairly often and spend a lot less than I did at full price. You have to preheat the pan, but it doesn't take all that long, and then you must keep the temperature on medium to medium low. The pan retains heat so much better than even my Al-Clad stainless pans, and by keeping heat low you don't get burning. The light color interior worried me at first, but it cleans up like brand new every time. All you need to do is be sure the pan is cool, then soak it full of water for 10 to 15 minutes. At that point, whatever was in it (including tomatoes) washes right out without scrubbing and leaving no stains. It's quite amazing, actually. I use this pan as much as I can, and I absolutely love it. The color choices are wonderful and fun. I have three different items now, all different shades of blue. The 5.5 qt. size is useful for almost everything I want to cook, and I can make double chili or soup recipes and the like in it and have half left over for a second meal. If I had it to do over, I might possibly consider the slightly larger 6.5 qt. size, but for the most part, I'm totally happy with 5.5 qts and I really haven't needed larger. This size is lighter and easier to handle than anything larger, and easy to clean/rinse in my sink without worry of dropping it. I love this pan so much I later bought a smaller 3.75 qt. version to hold whatever is left over from my first preparation, after half of what I made is eaten. The small size is useful to reheat the food I made in the larger pot, or to cook many other things, and I like having them both and find that I use them pretty equally. If I could only afford one, it would be the 5.5 qt. size. Beyond fabulous, and I'd give this Dutch Oven 10 stars if I could.

This was my first Le Creuset purchase and I must say I was immediately impressed with the quality of the product in that it’s very heavy (cast iron) so it gives the feeling that it will last a lifetime compared to previous pots I’ve owned from other brands. (Time will tell). However, even though it’s heavy it’s not too heavy that I can’t manipulate it for cooking and washing. I must admit that when I first read the instructions for care I became a bit intimidated but as I used the pot more I realized those were just precautions rather than instructions. The size is perfect for meal prep for a single person. The color is truly gorgeous so I often leave it on the counter or stove top just for display. So far nothing has stuck permanently to the bottom of the pot ... MoreThis was my first Le Creuset purchase and I must say I was immediately impressed with the quality of the product in that it’s very heavy (cast iron) so it gives the feeling that it will last a lifetime compared to previous pots I’ve owned from other brands. (Time will tell). However, even though it’s heavy it’s not too heavy that I can’t manipulate it for cooking and washing. I must admit that when I first read the instructions for care I became a bit intimidated but as I used the pot more I realized those were just precautions rather than instructions. The size is perfect for meal prep for a single person. The color is truly gorgeous so I often leave it on the counter or stove top just for display. So far nothing has stuck permanently to the bottom of the pot (purpose of enamel coating) which makes washing a breeze. Then last but not least, I love the fact that you can easily transfer from stovetop to oven. Normally for dishes that require baking, my kitchen looks like a war zone after prep but using this cuts out so many steps as well as additional cooking utensils/pots/bowls which reduces my clean up work significantly after cooking something like baked Mac and cheese. I’m not a Suzy home-maker kind of person but this pot has made me love cooking and the kitchen a little bit more.