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Wendy you talk very well to the camera and you make a nice meal. Other than that - you lost me. Lame

Of course keep Bon Appétit open. It is the direction America is heading. We still are in a recession and if the recession ended tomorrow people's spending habits have now changed. Gourmet does not fit that model. I have been an avid reader of Gourmet but as I read it I always think wouldn't it be nice if I had the money to do this or make that or go here so at the end if each issue I am a little depressed. I wonder what will happen to their great televison program Gourmet Diary of a Foodie.

I received a Le Creuset 9qt. Dutch Oven as a housewarming gift and I loved it and always wanted one. I know that this piece will continue to get a lot of loving use and be passed down. Now the 9qt can be to big at times so I decided that I need a smaller one such as a 6 qt. So I started researching and looked to the all mighty America's Test Kitchen and they said Mario Batali's received their highest recommendation but that is over a $100. Sorry can't shell that out. I ended up finding, buying and loving Lodge's enamel coating Dutch Oven(6qt) fairly new on the market. It works just as well. I am not kidding just as well. I found on line for $50. + shipping. Two nights ago I was in Target and saw they were selling Lodge's enamel coated Dutch Ovens a 3qt not 6 was $52. Save your money buy Lodge now before the price starts to go up. Le Creuset is of the highest quality but so is the lodge with out the price.