Cast iron fry pans distribute heat evenly for better cooking results and retain heat effectively while requiring only low to medium cooking temperatures. This is ideal for frying meat, seafood or fish. The wooden handle makes it easier to cook as the wood does not get hot when cooking on the stovetop. Note, however, cast iron cookware with wooden handles is not oven or dishwasher safe. This product is made in France. It provides all the benefits of cooking with cast iron including compatibility with the use of induction and other cooktops.