Garlic and Olive Oil Sauteed Green Beans

I love cooking, it’s obvious right? I know that I love eating just as much as I love cooking. So recently when I was asked by Le Creuset if I wanted to participate in their Pairings photo contest, I jumped at the chance. Not just because I love Le Creuset products but because I love to cook. I’m very fortunate to get to work with such an amazing brand, not only do I love the products, I also love working with the people who represent the brand.

The task was to photograph their new Marseille blue round French oven along with two of their stainless steel cookware pans (2 qt. Stainless Steel Saucepan with Lid and 9.5” Stainless Steel Fry Pan). I was so thrilled they asked me when the pieces arrived, I was stumped! I first shot the products with nothing in them but that didn’t seem right.

I then thought about what the perfect pairings are when it comes to food and meat and potatoes came to mind. I then rounded it out with green beans. I wanted to give the feeling that dinner’s ready and to really allow the products to shine. After I finished shooting the shots, Curtis and I sat down to eat dinner. :)

The shot above is what I submitted for the contest. The other food bloggers submitted some wonderful entries and it’s pretty stiff competition. I would really appreciate your vote – it’s really easy, all you have to do is like this photo on pinterest. If I win, I will get to give away this same set above to one of The Little Kitchen readers!

I’m in love with the new Marseille blue color and I noticed that they redesigned their French ovens! The handles are a little bit bigger and are easier to grip, the lid handle is a little bigger too. As always, Le Creuset French ovens are always easy to clean.

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