Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian good looks, unsurpassed heat retention, and lids that create an even "blanket" of heat. Made of cast iron clad with an enamel finish inspired by blueberries, this round Dutch oven is impervious to acid, alkali, odors and stains. The non-reactive cooking surface does not require seasoning and is compatible with all types of heat sources, from gas and electric stoves, to ceramic and glass cooktops, to induction and halogen—even solid fuel and open fire.