Le Creuset Passes the Earthquake Test!

So we had an 5.9 earthquake here in DC today! While it was a odd 20 seconds, and my feet are still shaking 3 hours later, everyone seemed to come out of this historic event okay, with very little damage or injuries---including my kitchen!

When I came home, it looked at though the only thing in our house that moved at all was my Le Creuset 7 qt. dutch oven. What always rests on top of our fridge was on the floor, and still in one piece:

Exactly where it landed, from the top of the fridge

While it might be luck, I'm still REALLY impressed the pan didn't even crack after it's fall. In a day where my friends and loved ones all came out of an earthquake safely and without injury, it's not the best part of the day, but more like icing on the cake. So happy everyone is safe!

Out With the Old...

Goodbye mustard yellow appliances:

Hello Frigidaire!

Dishwasher with hidden buttons!

Fancy ceramic stove top

Nice how magnets make even the newest appliance seem old...

stackable shelves!

The best part was that Chris and I installed the oven vent ourselves. Booya.

Best new appliance stories so far:

• The first time we ran the dishwasher, we thought it was broken because we couldn't hear the water running. I literally had my ear to the door and couldn't hear it. :)
• We were able to adjust the fridge door shelves to keep our Growler of Star Hill beer in the side
• I just tried out our quick bake feature—which is like a convection—and the pizza turned out AMAZING. The outside was crispy, the inside was gooey, and the cheese was melted.