Just a little excited

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Originally uploaded by telfandrea

Soup is my favorite thing to cook...and I live in Southern California where we pretend seasons exist.

For the last few years I have been coveting the 7-quart Le Creuset cast iron French oven. Let me just say cost has been a deterrent (the one I want retails from about $250).

Yesterday, my mom sent me to Marshall's to look for something specific for my nieces and as I headed back to the children's department, I noticed an orange pot in the very back of the front aisle. The only Le Creuset the store had has been the exact one that I have wanted for the last five years. And at about 60% of the retail price.

My onions and garlic will sauté perfectly and my soups will be simply brilliant. For the oh so cold and long winter ahead.