Meet Sylvia!

Isn't she gorgeous?

Earlier this year, I fell in love again with the idea of owning my very own enameled cast iron Dutch Oven.  We were visiting friends who now live way too far away for my taste (I'm dealing, most days).  During our week-long visit, we cooked many dinners at their home because, well, the idea of 4 adults and 4 children out to dinner every night is ludicrous on so many levels!  Plus, there's just nothing like cooking together with friends!  On this particular night, she pulled out a Greek cookbook (the kind the cute little Greek ladies put together and sell at holiday time with all sorts of tasty treats that include lemons, oregano, feta, butter, pecans, phyllo--you get the idea!)  along with her own prized Dutch Oven.  Until then, I'd only seen the likes of my favorite food network chefs/cooks using this pot.  It was love at first sizzle! 

Immediately, this went on my Christmas wish list.  By "went on my Christmas wish list" I mean that I added it to the cart at amazon.com and hit "buy now."  Worst part was, I had to wait until December 25!  Talk about a lesson in self-restraint... 

I've only had Sylvia for 3 weeks and she's helped me make 5 dinners.  I love her!  She's so pretty, and makes me feel beautiful and oh, so happy when I cook with her.  It's like having an old friend back in the kitchen with me.  No worries, I will be sharing many of my adventures with Sylvia, along with my own version of our dinner that wonderful night I fell in love, in upcoming posts!