Finally Using the New Pitcher

You may remember a short time ago, I had a wonderful opportunity from CSN Stores to review a product from one of their 200+ on line stores.  At that time, I was deciding which pitcher to order.  Every comment was very helpful, and I appreciate your assistance.  You definitely helped make my decision easier.  In the end, I chose a Le Creuset 3-Quart Sangria Pitcher in cobalt blue, placed the order, and waited. 

 product photo courtesy of CSN Stores

Several weeks later, the pitcher arrived.  When I began to open the box, I became concerned as there was only minimal packaging materials, but the pitcher was in excellent condition.  It was, however, a slightly different shade of blue than I was expecting.  The description states "cobalt blue," but to me, the color appears to be more purplish-blue at the top and gradually darkens to a cobalt blue at the bottom.  I was not expecting as much variation in the coloring, but it was a pleasant surprise.  I liked the pitcher instantly. 

Taking it out of the box I could not decide where to put it or when to use it.  So, I set it on my kitchen counter, and left it there for two weeks!  Yes, for two weeks I walked past it, picked it up, admired it, and wondered when to use it.  In a way, I was apprehensive to use something so pretty.  I thought I would break it by washing it or using it, and then, my beautiful pitcher would be gone. 

Absurd, I know. 

Then, one Saturday morning, our oldest son got out a container of milk from the refrigerator and it slipped from his hand...

"Oops!"

The milk container cracked.  Milk was leaking, and I needed to salvage the usable milk left in the container.  I grabbed a clean plastic pitcher, poured the milk into it, and finished setting the breakfast table.

As final preparations were being made, I noticed how ridiculous it was.  Here on our breakfast table sat an ordinary, old pitcher, and over on the counter was a beautiful, new pitcher waiting to be used.  I quickly washed it, and transferred the milk. 

Turns out this ample sized pitcher is fabulous for serving milk, water, and anything else.  The pitcher is sturdy, but a bit heavy for some of our younger children to lift.

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For those interested: Many different Le Creuset products, like mortar and pestle sets, tea kettles, stock pots, casserole dishes, and serving pieces, are also available at the CSN Stores.

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Thank you CSN Stores for this review opportunity. 
In exchange for my honest review, I was partially compensated for the cost of this product. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.