Karen wrote:
>
> Saw a Lecrueset "French Oven" at Costco. It looks like a Dutch oven.
> What is the difference between a French oven and a Dutch oven?
>
> Is it a different size or quality? Is it Frenchified somehow?
>
> It was $169, so don't think that's such a great deal, is it?
>

According to the Le Creuset site ........."For generations, families have
come to cherish the classic cocotte. This everyday Round French Oven (or
Dutch oven, referred by most people) never makes it to the cupboard: it
goes from the stove or oven to the table to the dishwasher then back to the
stove for tomorrow's dinner. If there are leftovers in the pot, save them
for tomorrow. "

Despite that, they have some products describes as French Ovens while
similar looking products are called Dutch Ovens. AFAIAC it doesn't make a
heck of a lot of difference. I use Paderno , and they call them Dutch
ovens.

http://www.lecreuset.com/usa/product...?product_id=93

http://www.lecreuset.com/usa/product...?product_id=93