Kitchen Tip: Always Choose Quality Over Quantity

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Photo: Le Creuset

When I moved into my first apartment I did what most young adults, on a budget, do when they need to stock their kitchens: I went on a Target shopping spree to stock my kitchen.

From dishes to flatware, cookware and bake ware, I got it all on the cheap until, well, things literally started to fall apart.

My $19.99 knives began to rust, most of my glassware broke during my last move, despite it’s tight bubble-wrapping and my spoons are bent (maybe that’s from eating ice cream out of the container, so perhaps I’ll let that one slide).

So, I’m here to tell you to choose quality over quantity.

Photo: Le Creuset

If I could go back in time I would invest in a few great pieces, slowly, instead of buying up everything that I thought I would need for as cheaply as I possibly could.

The moment when I knew that I had made a mistake was when my trusty anodized stock pot began to show signs of decay.

It was then that I knew I needed to upgrade to Le Creuset, a popular brand of enameled cast iron cookware known for its versatility, durability and yes, a hefty price tag.

Most Le Creuset ware are made of material that evenly absorbs heat from its surroundings and transmits it in the same fashion to the food being cooked.

When I buy an expensive purse or pair of jeans, I try to justify the purchase by imagining how often I will use/wear said item.

If my jeans cost $140 but I wear them 28 times, they really only cost me $5.

I suggest using the same logic behind purchasing a piece of Le Creuset cookware.

You can use it for everything – in the oven or on the stove.

You can even freeze it or use it to store cooked food in the refrigerator.

You can use it when you make a huge batch of butternut squash and apple soup and you can use it when you make winter vegetable soup.

You can boil, bake, braise…you get the picture.

Photo: Le Creuset

Giveaway (NOW CLOSED)

To help you stock up on quality cookware, whether it’s your first, second, third or fourth kitchen, I’m giving away one Le Creuset French Oven (6 3/4 qt; ARV: $270). The winner can choose the color from flame, white, Caribbean, cobalt, black onyx, cherry, dune, citrus and kiwi (depending on availability).

The Rules:

• Leave a comment here that answers the following questions: what is your favorite recipe?
• Anonymous comments: leave your email address in the comment field so I can reach you.
• 1 random winner will be chosen by Tuesday, November 2 at 11:59PM CST and announced by Friday, November 5. I will notify you via email and you will have 72 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
• Contest open to US & Canada Residents only.

For Additional Entries:

• Re-tweet the following message: Want to win a Le Creuset French oven from In Good Taste today? (cc @mariscallahan). Share your favorite recipe here: http://bit.ly/azhGY2.
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• Please leave one comment for each entry.

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Le Creuset. I was not provided with complimentary product or compensation of any kind. The words and opinions expressed here are my own.

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