On Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:26:59 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>sf wrote:
>
>> Somebody please clue me in about why I would need one of those
>> shorties instead of using a regular dutch oven. The only difference
>> as far as I can see is height. OK, they're cute as all get out - but
>> why would I *need* one?
>
>The short answer is, "Height matters."
>
LOL, cute answer - but not "getting" it, sorry. Why can't I use a
regular (heavy) pan with a lid of similar shape? I have deep pans and
I have lids that are not flat. What is it about the "height" of a
Dutch Oven that matters so much?


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