I am elated to share that we have joined the Dutch oven club. Of the few things that I have purchased over the years, this seem to get me excited every time the 5pm  chime plays. 

We purchased a 27" classic oval casserole in Volcanic which we thought might seem a little large but it certainly isn't. This was preowned purchased through a specialized vintage Le Creuset dealer which there a hand full in Japan. The prices do vary depending on colour, provenance, style and condition. Just search Enzo Mari La Mama or Raymond Loewy’s Coquelles.

Cast iron cookware boasts a rich history, with its technique originating in China over 2,500 years ago. It made its way to Europe around 800 years ago. By the 1600s, Dutch craftsmen began utilizing sand molds to cast pots, typically in brass, allowing for more intricate designs at a lower cost.

Regional terminology and cultural adaptations of the Dutch oven.

United States: Dutch Oven
United Kingdom: Casserole Dish or Casserole Pan
France: Cocotte or Cocotte en Fonte
Netherlands: Braadpan or Dutch Oven
Germany: Bräter
Italy: Casseruola or Tegame
Spain: Olla de Hierro Fundido
Australia: Camp Oven or Dutch Oven
South Africa: Potjie or Potjiekos Pot