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Janet

In article >,
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> I've never owned any kind of iron cookware but now I'd like to add a
> piece or two to my cookware. What do I want to look for? Size, shape?

At your age, weight. Seriously. I've had to give my kids my larger Le
Cruesets because (when full) they are now too heavy for my wrists.

> Do I want a piece with a lid?

Yes if you're going to use it in the oven, for long slow cooking (one
of the best uses of cast iron). If you get one with a flat lid, you can
usually use the lid for cooking in too... good for tarts, yorkshire
pudding etc.

Janet UK