bananananda's Profile

Designsponge did a sneak peak of the house awhile back. I love that it feels lived-in and curated at the same time.
The couple also runs makes great screen prints under the name of Beethings.
I get a wonderful sense of whimsy both from their art and their home! Works for me.

For our wedding last year, my grandmother gave me a deep cast iron skillet that her mother cooked for her with when she was a child. The skillet is about 90 years old, and is certainly the best cookware in my kitchen, despite a former investment in non-stick analon cookware. My enamel Le Creuset stock pot comes in second. I agree that we need to keep environmental considerations in mind when choosing our cookware, so throwing everything out and replacing it isn't a great idea, as another comment pointed out. Nevertheless, keep in mind that once you invest--and a modest investment it can be via tag sales, especially--in cast iron, you will not likely ever have to buy pans again.

Also, consider this: a well-seasoned cast iron skillet is virtually non-stick. Though it might sound odd to some, you should never wash it with soap (elbow grease, warm water, and a good scouring pad suffice). With a little care, it is indestructible and really easy to use. And for the bargain shoppers such as I, the higher-end enamel Le Creuset can often be found at places like Marshall's, TJ Maxx, and Ross. They may have slight imperfections, but you would never know it.

Happy cooking!