I freakin' LOVE the baking isle at HomeGoods. A few years ago I snagged a great deal on a lid-free Le Creuset. This thing bakes like a dream. Dream I say, dream. Only downside, no lid.
Well guess what my Boogerbutts, I finally found a Le Creuset with are you ready? Are you sitting down? A lid! Yeppers, scored me a lidded Le Creuset and I am one happy whisk.
Did the heavens just open and angels start singing? Because that's what's going on here this morning. And dig this, since I don't have to go to work until later, first thing I did this morning was pop in a test bake.
Hot dog.
Wait, is it lidded or lided? Or with lid? Really, I don't know. Either way, in about ten minutes I check the bake to see how she's doing. This Le Creuset has higher rim and that can change bake times. I'll let you know in the next post.
Meanwhile, I give you today's cartoon ....
Lidded (IMO)
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DeleteI feel your joy!
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DeleteI am happy you are happy and I can't stop grinning. I had never heard of Home Goods until a few weeks ago when one of my people I talk to in Walmart each Saturday, I call them WM friends, told me she loved the store and to go there before I bought my kitchen rug. I walked in the door and thought this is not gonna turn out well. I was in there about 30 minutes walking up and down every aisle and when I walked out, I thought even if someone gave me a blank check to buy anything in the store I wanted, there is nothing I would buy.. I started to laugh out loud at the happiness pouring out of your post because I am thinking what I would love you would say OH NO... love you lots keep up the happy post. since I don't know if it's listed or lidded no one else will and we certainly know what you meant. no I did not know a higher side to a dish changes baking time. the only baking I have done is the frozen lasagna that I can't remember the name of.
ReplyDeleteI get that! For a baker like me and being a cook too, there's soooo many good finds. Then there are spices and dried fruits and sometimes good deals on coffee and tea. However, I totally get it not being for you.
DeleteYes, sometimes a higher or lower rim changes how things bake and for how long. Not always though, it just depends. For that bake I wrote about, the new bake dish was PERFECT. I might have had to add a few more minutes or so to the bake time, not bad.
Wishing you a fun weekend!
You certainly know your baking. Let us know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteI know just enough to be dangerous.
DeleteHurrah! That's a great find. Lidded or with a lid.😉
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love a good find. PS: Happy Driving!
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ReplyDeleteI’m happy you’re happy. I’ve not shopped the Homegoods store we have here - probably because it would only frustrate me since I’m a sucker for that kind of stuff but don’t have the “fun money” to spend.
DeleteI’m thinking the correct way to describe the casserole pan would be with lid. But hey, however you want to say it is cool with me. Cute post 😘
Hey Debby! I go for the deals. You could for sure use this as a casserole dish though it's more of a square bake dish with lid. I'm thinking of all the fun bakes to come. Thanks for stopping by today.
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DeleteIt's the little things that make a difference. I can be having a miserable day and then some little thing happens that turns it all around and brings joy. I love your lid story.
ReplyDeleteThey really do. Having this lid is wonderful. Happy Adventuring to you. Sounds like an overall good time.
DeleteI LOVE and miss HomeGoods. My favorite store. There isn't one here. I drove 55 minutes to another county and town. Getting a good deal like a Le Creuset is a good enough reason to shop there, lid or no lid.
ReplyDeleteI would drive 55 minutes for sure. And then probably scope out the area. See what other fun places were there. Do you ever pop into locally-owned grocery stores? Those are fun.
DeleteLe Creuset is SO expensive (but SO good) that finding a deal on it anywhere is a real occasion! I hope the lid fits both your baking dishes.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. Way to high-priced. Yes though, so far all the pieces I have work very, very, very well.
DeleteSounds great! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marie!
DeleteLove the things that make us each happy! Cool. Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl. Yes! So true. And these bake dishes are life-long pieces. Love that Home Goods offers excellent deals. Happy Spring!
DeleteGreat find. Lids do make a difference. I think the double "d" is right, but who really knows.
ReplyDeleteI'm sick today with a sore throat and cough..ugh... Hubby seems to be getting it too..no fun.
Sue
Hi Sue! Oh no. So sorry to read that you and Hubby are sick. Sending well-wishes!
DeleteLidded. And how wonderful to get a good buy on a very good brand.
ReplyDeleteI feel your happiness.
Oh my gosh. I am over the moon. Thanks for popping by today. Happy Autumn.
DeleteGlad you are happy, that's wonderful. I think it must be lidded! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHey Valerie! Huggs, back at ya!
DeleteI had no idea what a Le Creuset was. I had to google it. I don't know if it's lided or lidded but when I type the two lidded doesn't get the little squiggle line under it telling me it's spelled wrong. So lidded it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann. I read about you boss and the deal falling through. I Hope that means he keeps the store open.
DeleteCongratulations! NGL, I had to look up "Le Creuset" ☺
ReplyDeleteThank You! And Happy Drawing to you when you get your new toy. I'm telling ya game changing stuff.
DeleteI love Homegoods too. And I've gotten some Le Crueset there too. You lucked out getting a pan with a lid. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteSo cool that you love it there as well. Does yours have a quick product turnover? Ours does.
Deletecongratulations!! I have two different knock offs I use.
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H Cathy! Very cool on the knock-offs. What do you like to bake in yours?
DeleteHow lucky you were to find a second Le Crueset and this one has a lid. Yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm over the moon! Thanks for stopping in. Happy Weekend.
DeleteI have a small Le Creuset with a lid and a larger "copycat" also with a lid. I rarely use them now, but it's getting colder here so maybe I'll haul out the little one and make a beef casserole. I didn't know they came without lids.
ReplyDeleteVery cool on the small and the copycat. Exciting to read that the cooler days will bring them back out. I have two with no lids and one with a lid. So fun. PS: What will you bake first?
DeleteI am glad you found what you wanted! I did not know for sure that higher sided changed baking times, but I had wondered if it did.
ReplyDeleteHey Rose! The higher can though not always. For this one I added maybe a few more minutes of bake time.
DeleteI got a Le Creuset casserole for a wedding gift many moons ago. That casserole was amazing. Finally had to let it go due to the enamel wearing off I used it so much.
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Hi Jackie! I'm sorry to hear the enamel wore off. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the dish when in-use. Just such a nice piece. Will you replace yours?
DeleteGreat find and a quality product. I can feel you joy- enjoy it ...
ReplyDeleteHey Judee! That's it too. Quality. I'd rather have less baking dishes and them be quality then have a bunch of crappy ones.
DeleteLe Creuset cleans up so well! That was a super lucky buy in the first place and a good find later, too. I use my Dutch oven quite often, especially in the winter. Home Goods is great!
ReplyDeleteYes ! I can't get over the clean-up. It's a breeze. I've heard great things about Dutch Ovens.I look forward to owning one, one day. Thanks, Jeanie. Have a yummy weekend.
DeleteYay... good news!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Carla! Thanks!
DeleteHappy for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Happy Weekend.
DeleteThat's great Ivy and I look forward to your next post with the results.
ReplyDeleteJust did a second bake in it again today. Really nice dish. Happy Weekend!
DeleteHi, Ivy! This post was lots of fun, and I love your bright and happy drawings. I have several Le Creuset items, ranging from a quart-sized pot to a Dutch oven. I've used them for years and wouldn't part with them. I hope your new baking dish turns out great! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteThank You. I can't get over the quality of the bakes in these. Dutch Oven is on my list. I love that you've loved your pieces. The quart-sized pot sounds like a good one to have as well. Thanks for stopping in. Happy Travels and Weekend to You!
DeleteGosh how I wish I had a HomeGoods. You find the best things there!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I wish you had one too!
DeleteI'm so glad you were able to score another piece of Le Creuset and with a lid this time! I LOVE Le Creuset and have several pieces - my favorite being my 7qt dutch oven. I use it all the time! I also like my saute pan and use it fairly often, too. What colors do you have? I have red, cream, and sea salt and I love them all!
ReplyDeleteThat Dutch oven sounds wonderful. I have a cream, I think it'scalled. That's the one with the lid. Then a smaller, or lower rimmed square red. And lastly an oblong black on the outside and tan inside. No lid. Haven't used that one yet. Will soon. What do you like to make in the Dutch Oven? That's on my list to get when I find a deal.
DeleteI love to bake bread, make chili and soups especially in my dutch oven. Its's such a versatile piece. Oh, and it's a great size to boil pasta in. I even fry hamburgers in it as the sides are high enough so grease doesn't splatter everywhere. It's a great piece to have for sure! I forgot to mention that I also have a Le Creuset tea kettle in the cream which I also really like.
DeleteI've seen the kettles. They're pretty. I'll give bread a go in mine. Maybe also spelt dinner rolls. Thanks, Julia. Here's to a yummy week.
DeleteThink it's lidded! Le Creuset do have brilliant pieces, more expensive maybe but worth it.
ReplyDeleteThis post made me smile at your happiness.
All the best Jan
Thanks, Jun. Yes, they are expensive. I've only gotten them for a deal. They're called seconds. They have a little something off, that they can't qualify for the high-price. though the pieces themselves are good. Happy New Week.
DeleteMy DIL has a Le Creuset w/ lid and loves it. I'm glad you found one and like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy! Bakes like a dream.
DeleteHome Goods is the best! But I tend to navigate towards the home decor section. It's nice you had a good time in the kitchen section. I love looking at all their tea pots, and the tea cup isle is delightful too.
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H Sheri! I have a good friend who LOVES their tea pots. Oh my gosh, I also love the bowls and mugs. Decor, kitchen, bedroom, HomeGoods has something for every room.
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