Lodge Pre-Seasoned 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Loop Handles and Cast Iron Cover

Being over 70 years of age, I can remember when cast iron cooking pots were the norm. Over the years, we were lured into using the newer products which were lighter, less likely to cause foods to stick, and were more attractive. On a whim, we recently bought cast iron frying pans and the dutch over. WE LOVE THEM. When properly "broken in" they perform as well (better in some cases) then the more popular ones of today. And, their durability is unsurpassed.

I love cooking with Cast Iron and had been looking for a good cast iron dutch oven. I had looked at quite a few stores but I wanted one that was made in America. I did an internet search and found the brand Lodge was the "only" cast iron made in the USA. I went to their web site and was going to purchase from there, but decided to find if I could buy it a little less expensive on a different site. I found that Wal-mart sold the Lodge brand and not only that, but it was also $20.00 less expensive than from the Lodge website. I used it already to bake some bread in and it turned out so good. I'm quite happy with my purchase and even happier that I saved so much buying from Wal-mart.