The gift that keeps on giving...

As you already know, Suzy and I are getting married in July. We have gotten so much love and support from our family and friends. It means a lot to us and we appreciate it dearly.

We recently started our wedding registry at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I never realized how many gadget and nick-knacks they have to make cooking simple. Also I realized how many things we were lacking in everyday cooking. Since the kitchen is my area, Suzy let me go to town in the cookware section. The price gun was happy to see me leave!

One of the things I registered for was a dutch oven from Emeril Lagasse. I love cooking with the crock pot but a dutch oven is better for stews, casseroles, etc. I almost bought it as opposed to registering for it because I wanted it that bad. Good thing I didn't.

Two weeks after registering, a heavy package came from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. It was addressed to Suzy and I so waited for her to come home to open it. When Suzy got home, she opened the box and removed the card inside. It was an engagement present for us from her Aunt Rosemary, the Dutch Oven!!

Immediately, the possibilities jumped in my head. Gumbo, chili, stew, chowder, and all the other cold weather meals I can make with winter fast approaching. The first thing I made was gumbo. I can't share the recipe yet because a co-worker and I are set for a gumbo cook-off. But I will say that it was worthy of a first meal...


So a huge thanks goes to Aunt Rosemary for giving us the gift that keeps on giving!!!