They are both so pretty—So is the tile! What do you think makes it rise above the cast iron skillet? I gave DH a cast iron skillet and while he likes it, I end up taking care of it (dumping out the water that he puts in it to ”soak”!)

Thanks bpath! The Staub skillet I have is smaller than my Lodge Cast Iron skillet-so that being part of it, but it seems to sear the steaks a lot better. I think it cooks better because the coating (it's not really nonstick) heats better in the Staub-and it being smaller (size 26) - it just handles better to me, and I seem to grab it more. The size is perfect for two of us. Hope that makes some sense.

That does! We have such a selection of skillets and pans, I’d love to trim it down but to what? But I’m keeping my mother’s Dansk Købenstyle covered dish, it is perfect for rice.

(Not mine…mine looks better at the handles)

I have only one Staub, a 24 cocotte in luscious Marine. It's not huge, but I have a large Lodge for that. The Staub is perfect for a Mexican bean recipe. My only complaint is that with the black interior it's sometimes difficult to assess how the aromatics are doing.

The day it arrived. Different stove now.

I have LC and to be honest they are lighter in weight and easier to handle than the Staub and do still still love them too-but aren't as pretty to "set out" as a decor peice on my stove, IMO. I love the rich colors of Staub. I also have the La Mer color in the 5qt Tall Coquette and it's gorgeous.

@OllieJane....Love your new range! Pretty!

Do some of you avoid regular cast iron because of the dark color? That's never been an issue for me.

My Staub Perfect Pan gets the most use. It's aptly named. Perfect for so many things!

During the cooler months I use the Staub Cocotte for no-knead bread and a few other things.

bpath, LOVE that yellow! What a special dish!

@nicole___ Thank you, but my range isn't new-only the countertop and backsplash-along with some new rugs I purchased to go with the Cranberry Staub lol

Thanks, Ollie! It doesn’t live on the stove but it is on a baker’s rack in the neighboring room, along with Mom’s big, yellow, oval LeCreuset. The LC is fantastic but for just us two, I need to get something smaller.

Yes, Judi.. I switched to LC because of the lighter inside. Glad you don't have issues but I do so the lighter interior works so much better for me.

I think my LC looks pretty on the stove (I have the sea salt color) -- though I don't always keep it there. I also love the La Mer color but not in my kitchen.

I like the white inside of the LC, reminding me of all the wonderful meals Mom made in it, as it is not so white anymore!

My mother poured Clorox into her yellow LC pots. I think this ended up harming the finish. I used to have red LC and now have white. Bought my first set from the defunct, beloved Broadway Panhandler.

I've never had a Staub but Le Creuset is my favorite cookware. Mine are indigo blue. Sadly DH overcooked one of them when he was getting used to our new induction cooktop. It's still useable but doesn't look so pretty inside. I've been tempted to buy a new one and relegate the overcooked one to the second home but haven't been able to bring myself to splurge on that.

So far (2+ yr) I have been able to keep the insides of my LC mostly white .. and I have overcooked a few things in it. I am sure it won't stay so forever.

My remaining staub coquette (smaller one) is white and I do still use it but primarily for steel cut oats where I don't really need to see anything.

@Zalco loved Broadway Panhandler .. and there was another I liked in the area. Kitchen Garage maybe? Something Garage.

I'm also loving the wood magnetic trivet for the Staub. I think it would work for the LC also? I haven't tried it on my LC yet.

https://www.zwilling.com/us/staub-cast-iron---accessories-9-inch-round-magnetic-wood-trivet-brown-41190742/40511-077-0.html?cgid=our-brands_staub_accessories_trivets

Here’s a better pic of my Cranberry Staub to go with my new rug for my newly semi-remodeled kitchen-which is why I got the new staub.

I like the concept of buying a new Staub to match the rug lol. It looks great.

Yes, Judi.. I switched to LC because of the lighter inside. Glad you don't have issues but I do so the lighter interior works so much better for me.

What about non-stick cookware?

Sorry, Judi.. I am not sure I am following.

The LC works fine for me-- not sure why I'd switch to using non-stick to replace my LC dutch oven. Maybe I am missing something.. first, my (few) nonstick pans are dark also.. and when I reach for my dutch oven, I don't want non-stick-- I want the enamel covered cast iron.

I have no complaints with my LC.. yes, I did switch to buying LC vs Staub to solve a problem. The lighter interior works so much better for me... and I am happy with my new LC pieces.

Judi, do you not realize Funkyart has vision issues? she has frequently shared that here.

Thanks whoever you are .. anonymous person! :)

I don't think you need to have my particularly odd vision issues-- in fact, Bunny noted the issue with sauteing aromatics first.

I mention my vision issues so often, I didn't feel they were relevant here and opted not to go into it.. i think it is enough to have said the light interior works better for me AND other people. Not just here.. but all over the internet.

Either way-- I still don't see how going to non-stick would address being able to clearly see inside the pot. I do think I am missing something.

Sorry, Judi.. I am not sure I am following.

The LC works fine for me-- not sure why I'd switch to using non-stick to replace my LC dutch oven. Maybe I am missing something.. first, my (few) nonstick pans are dark also.. and when I reach for my dutch oven, I don't want non-stick-- I want the enamel covered cast iron.

I meant non-stick also has a dark interior. I wasn't suggesting it as a replacement for LC.

I didn't realize you had vision problems.