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Default Are all French ovens Dutch ovens?

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?
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> Is it a different size or quality? Is it Frenchified somehow?
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> It was $169, so don't think that's such a great deal, is it?
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> Thanks
> Karen


As you've already read, it's the same thing. But what you'd be paying for
is the name Le Crueset more than anything. I'm sure you can find any number
of nice heavy enamelled cast iron "Dutch ovens" (which in itself is a
misnomer) for much less money.

Jill