My Le Creuset starter kit arrived today. A 5.5 quart Dutch oven, a 10 inch skillet, a 2 quart saucepan, a 6 inch nonstick skillet, and a 9x13 inch roaster. In blue. (Bleu?) I hopped up and down and squealed like a little girl when the box arrived.

I made a vegetable tian: slices of Yukon Gold potatoes, tomatos, and zucchini roasted with sauteed onions and garlic, with olive oil and a sprinkling of Gruyere. And Parmesan crusted pork chops. Both were pretty darn good for a first try.

I think I'll be cooking a lot before it gets too unbearably hot here in the desert.