Great Finds - Mini Pumpkin Cocotte

Staub Mini Pumpkin Cocotte

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days start today for prime members. One of my favorite picks is these Staub Mini Pumpkin Cocottes at 56% off. Oven to table, perfect for individually sized cobblers, gratins, pot pies, or use them for soup, chili, candles, or candies. This is a mini version of Staub's iconic pumpkin cocotte in stoneware. I would set the Thanksgiving table with these and serve a wonderful homemade soup in them like butternut squash.

Le Creuset New Blue Color

Le Creuset in Matte Navy

 

One of the many reasons I love Le Creuset cookware is their color selection. They have had over 200 colors in their history with new colors added each year and others discontinued. 

The Christmas Simmer Pot

Food and Wine

 

Having just celebrated the winter solstice and with Christmas this weekend, the timing could not be more perfect to make a Christmas simmer pot. I like mine to be as beautiful to look at as it is to smell, so I like to use a sliced lemon, orange, apple, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fresh sprigs of rosemary.

Staub Pumpkins in the Kitchen

Staub Pumpkin Cocottes

 

A great kitchen is something we all love, but it doesn't stop with cabinets, appliances, and counters. Both highly functional and very beautiful, Le Creuset cast iron cookware and Staub cast iron cookware (especially their pumpkin cocottes) have become even more sought after of late.

Staub Pumpkin Cocottes

Favorite Recipe and New Cookware

Scallops with Basil & Cream

 

I made my favorite scallop dish last night (actually one of my favorite recipes for entertaining it is so easy and so delicious) using my gorgeous new induction range and new cookware. This recipe serves four and takes 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes cooking.

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. 

Chinoiserie Chic Creuset Club

Le Creuset

Now that my new Florida home is finished and I have a bit more time, I have decided to return to real cooking. I'm actually a really good cook. I just needed a break.

I would love to upgrade the appliances, but there is a huge shortage as I am sure you are aware. So for now I am styling the kitchen with great accessories, have put in a new honed marble herringbone backsplash, and am upgrading my cookware.