My New Toy

So, I spent my summer on an excruciating training project. My teammates and I were recently awarded with "The Smoky Mountain Award", which includes $50 and a day off. While I should have just put my $50 in the bank, it came in the form of a gift card, so I felt that I had no choice but to spend it.

I am a HUGE fan of Lodge cast iron cookware. For some time, I have wanted to try their enamel cast iron line. So I used my $50 (and a little extra) to buy a 6-quart dutch oven. It came yesterday:

And what did I prepare for the maiden voyage?

Creamy Asparagus Soup. Mmm-Mmm good.