To be honest if I could afford Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware I would buy it. But I can't afford Le Creuset so I do the next best thing --- I buy Tramontina enameled cast iron cookware.I know Le Creuset is the best and will last 3 lifetimes if taken care of. I don't really care about cookware that will last 100 years if taken care of. I know my Tramontina will give me a good 15 to 20 years if properly taken care of --- no dishwasher. These all need to be washed by hand. It is worth it considering how versatile these enameled cast iron cookware is. And how easy they clean up. Just let them soak a wee bit with some hot water and a bit of dish soap and use a gentle sponge on them and BOOM! Spot on spotlessly clean. Easy.I braise a lot of things. I roast a lot of things. I cook a lot of things. I cook everyday. I do not operate a microwave heat 'n serve thaw 'n serve oh it's all already made in a box for you, or let's have someone named Bennie with God knows what disease in the back of some grocery store make what I'm going to serve my family and eat myself --- no, I cook. Real food. Whole foods as much as I can.And anyone doing that, or desiring to do that even once a week, once a month, once in a while ---- ought to have at least one, or two good quality enameled cast iron to do that sort of real cooking in. To do this then I heartedly recommend buying yourself a piece, or two, or three of Tramontina brand. You will like it. Yes, it's heavy. Its enameled cast iron. But if you want to do something right then why not --- do it right? There are tradeoffs in everything in life. You want the quality and convenience and ability to cook almost limitless, tasty, wonderful foods by braising, roasting, etc.? Then use the right tool! And unless one is truly feeble, truly very weak in the arms these are manageable items to use. Just be careful. Take your time. Don't rush. Don't be braising and texting! Buon apetito!