Le Creuset Factory Store

I recently purchased my very first Dutch oven from Le Creuset because I’m an elitist & didn’t want to settle on the Made in China Dutch ovens from Martha Stewart.
Walked into the store & was greeted by one of the store managers. Richard was really fun to talk to, except I couldn’t tell if he was being sarcastic or honest most of the time… which is saying a lot given that my reviews & humor are soaked in sarcasm. Anyway, I bought a Caribbean (teal) Dutch oven, a second grade one with a minuscule dink on the lid at a greatly discounted rate (always sales going on!!) for myself & then I got a really cute pink braiser (first grade) for my mom for Mother’s Day. I had it shipped to her for $ 15 (such a steal considering how expensive it is to ship via USPS otherwise) & it arrived right on time for Mother’s Day! My brother & my parents really love it & the jovial color; pink is my mom’s favorite, so the pink braiser was a no brainer.
Patty was another employee who was friendly & helped me out. The staff is so friendly & anything but pushy because honestly, who can afford to buy expensive cookware all the time?! If ever you have any questions about proper usage of Dutch ovens, ask Richard. He knows what’s up. Well, there are two Richards & both of them are extremely knowledgable on cookware & its capabilities. If you get to me either of them, ask them about the pros of using a dutch oven. One of the Richards teaches cooking classes, so if you ask him, he’ll be very helpful.
Store is nicely organized too, so if you’re looking to upgrade your cooking, it’s time to get you a Dutch oven from Le Creuset. I’m in love with mine & it’s such a delight to cook with it! Sometimes, I just like walking into the store to say hi to everyone & then just be in the presence of beautiful cookware that I can’t afford. The bright colors are just so… sigh, beautiful. Wedding registry, amiright???