Nancy Young wrote:

> Was I supposed to leave my Le Creuset out for a decoration?
> I didn't know. I keep it in a cabinet and only take it out to cook.
>
> nancy

I actually do leave my large blue Dutch oven on the back burner out of
the way because not only is it gorgeous (and cheers me to see it) but it
saves me brute strength needed to haul it around. I move it out of the
way when necessary but otherwise it sit.
http://i25.tinypic.com/2hphf61.jpg

(note ugly cabinets and counter that are soon to be replaced!! Yippee
Skippee!)