Cast Iron Pumpkin Cocotte High/Low

Williams Sonoma

The Staub cast iron pumpkin cocotte or dutch oven has become a kitchen and especially fall classic. Many people leave theirs on their range as part of fall decor. And it so wonderful for making and serving fall stews and soups.

Staub and Le Creuset

Le Creuset Pumpkin in Sea Salt

 

The iconic Staub Pumpkin Cocotte was originally available in orange, and then black and white were added. I just saw that Le Creuset has now come out with its own version in a range of colors to match your kitchen and your collection of cast iron cookware.

I'm Dreaming of a White Halloween

The Potted Boxwood

I am not a huge fan of orange pumpkins for fall and Halloween decorating. I much prefer the peach Cinderella pumpkins, blue Australian pumpkins, and white pumpkins. I am thinking of using white ones at CCC this year. I love the inspiration above. I too have a white house and love this look. And don't miss the pair of skeletons in the planters next to the door. I have a pair of mermaid skeletons I got last year that I will use in my blue and white Chinese fishbowls with topiaries flanking my front door. I think the white pumpkins will work much better with all my blue and white Chinese porcelain at my front entrance too.

Stunning Staub

Staub Cocottes

 

I was aware of the gorgeous Staub pumpkin cocottes, but you may not know about all the rest of these beauties. These cast iron dutch ovens are perfect as the weather cools and our thoughts turn to cooking heartier dishes. Wonderful for slow cooking soups, chili, stews, pot roast, and for braising. 

Decorating & a Recipe for Fall & Halloween

Staub Orange Pumpkin Cocotte

 

Now that fall is in the air, wait, this is South Florida, the only thing that's ever in the air is endless summer. Now that September is here, my thoughts turn to decorating for fall and Halloween.