Why Adventures of the Orange Pot?

I know this will be a question. Why did you call your blog "Adventures of the Orange Pot"? So let's cut to the chase....My husband Scott got me a sweet cast iron enamel pot for Christmas, color orange. I love that pot and equally love the meals that come out of it. It is heavy and makes great soups, stews and braises beautifully! The pot alone is reason enough to start a blog. I love to cook and hope to inspire others to do the same. I grew up with a Mom that knew how to cook and did it well, but very simply. She believes there are three spices (salt, pepper and onion), but it was always good and always "homey". I learned the basics from her (like boiling water and making gravy with flour-not out of a packet). I went through a phase of boxed Hamburger Helper and then simultaneously ran into the Food Network and a boss that cooked AND canned. She inspired me and I learned from her. It was that combination with a strong foundation in the basics that started something magical in the kitchen. I find it very rewarding to start with a batch of ingredients and end with a meal that my family loves. Let the adventures begin!