Le Creuset cookware
Le Creuset and other enameled cast-iron pots are a cook’s dream. Slow-cook a stew, whip up a stir-fry, even bake yourself a loaf of tasty no-knead bread — in each case, cleanup is a snap. However, these pots are far from cheap. A good-sized Le Creuset or its equivalent can run you hundreds of dollars.
Cruise through the kitchenware aisles at your thrift store and look for these colorful, heavy pans, often clearly marked with Le Creuset’s name. If you can’t resell it, you can almost certainly use it — these pieces last forever.