The traditional oval design has self-basting spikes for continuous, natural basting. When your meal is ready, La Cocotte moves beautifully from the stove to your table. Black matte enamel coatings make it indestructible and highly chip resistant and also keep it from discoloring. The cast iron cookware retains the heat beautifully, keeping the dish warm long after it's been taken out of the oven or off the stove. It retains heat and distributes it evenly, making the food more consistent in texture and taste. In addition to having these technical merits, it's attractive appearance make it possible for the dish to go straight from the stove to the table. Perfect for use on all heat sources, including induction.