new toys
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10:53AM 
Usually during the break between semesters I like to drive down to the central Florida coast to visit my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew. It's a lengthy drive and there are many things I could think of that I'd rather spend 8 hours doing, but the trip is always worth it.
Especially when I get to hold such a cute little boy and spot manateesA typical drive sees me stopping only once, to get gas and something to eat in Savannah. This time, however, I finally stopped at the Le Creuset outlet store in South Carolina. It's taunted me every time I drive by for months, but I always assumed that even at the outlet stores Le Creuset cookware would still be far outside my price range.
I was particularly uninterested in the drive home on this trip, so I decided to assuage my curiosity and finally stop.
Oh. My. God.
I couldn't believe the sales they were having.
I'm going to love you and kiss you and hug you and call you George...I found this 2.75 quart round French oven in the trademark Flame color. List price? $220. Outlet store price? $137. Ridiculously-mind-numbing-wharehouse-sale price? $54.
I about went weak in the knees when I saw that price. I know many people might not have much use for a 2.75 quart vessel, but cooking for the husband and I is difficult in a larger pot. This is perfect size for so many things.
I'll sing you lullabies and tuck you in and give you all of your favorite treats whenever you want...Then I found this 4.25 quart soup pot with cover, again in the Le Creuset trademark Flame color. List Price? $255. Outlet store price? $161. Oh-my-god-I'm-going-to-scream-out-loud-and-scare-all-the-octegenarians-browsing-the-store-wharehouse-sale price? $67.
I can't even tell you how excited I am to make arroz con pollo, bouillabaise, paella - you name it, I'm going to make it. Beef burgundy? Get in my belly. Chicken noodle soup? Kneel before my enameled cast iron cookware.
Easily the best $130 I have EVER spent.
Reader Comments (3)
Nice, find. and the bonus, your arms get a workout using them. = ) My husband drools over these everywhere he sees them. Haven't found a deal like that though.
I can't wait to see your treasures next month! I can't say that I've ever actually held one of those gems in my arms - ever.
WOAH BUDDY. That's AWESOME. And not only do you get to cook with them, you get a stellar workout lifting them when they're full of food. Those buggers are HEAVY.