Calizzy Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I am talking about a literal pot, not marijuana! My son bought this small cast iron pot at a yard sale, and now I don’t know what to do with it! I have an induction cooktop and it won’t heat the pot because the feet don’t make enough contact with the stove. It’s just been sitting on my counter for 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I would plant succulents but only lightly water since there aren’t drainage holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Oh my, that’s tiny. Use it as a Halloween witch’s cauldron for a dollhouse? Or, yes, use it as a cachepot for a small plant, though that won’t do the cast iron any good long term. Know any American Girl doll owners who enjoy camping? It could be a good accessory for them, since that style of pot is designed to use over hot coals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I'd probably put it on my desk to hold pens/pencils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) It would be a cute succulent pot. You'd definitely want to use a plastic pot / insert with drainage holes AND a plastic drip tray inside. If you add some silk plants or flowers (or maybe berries, for Christmas) to the handle it could make a nice votive holder. You'd want to use an electric candle. You could fill it with potpourri. Edited November 4, 2023 by MercyA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 That is SO cute! I’d just display it with decorative jars, plates, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Considering I'm looking for something to put cough drops for the winter, that would be perfect. lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 I was thinking a candy dish. Or you could send it to me. 😉 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 That’s adorable. We’d find all manner of things to stick in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 put it on a candle warmer and set a candle in it? Fill with holiday scented potpourri? fill it with acorns or tiny pinecones? Fill with Christmas candies? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Put apples in it, wooden ones if preferred (not to eat, of course). It's really a cute pot! Or candy canes during Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Donate it to GoodWill. Problem solved. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Pawz4me said: I was thinking a candy dish. Or you could send it to me. 😉 I want it. 😝 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Jaybee said: Put apples in it, wooden ones if preferred (not to eat, of course). It's really a cute pot! Or candy canes during Christmas. Oooh, yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: I want it. 😝 I asked first. 🙃 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) Can I just say that I was a bit disappointed to enter the thread and find out OP was NOT asking for baking advice for weed? Edited November 5, 2023 by Faith-manor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 My parents have a pot like that which was used by some relative in the Civil War. They keep it as a decoration next to the fireplace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history-fan Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I would use it as a mortar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Maybe you will buy a tiny house one day, and you can make a teensy-weensy pot of stew on your teensy-weensy stove. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 (edited) If you grill, sauce pot. That actually looks like the cocoa cauldron that was sold awhile ago. It was a Halloween thing that had a small cauldron and a good size packet of hot cocoa mix for a couple of cups ( I think 2). Edited November 5, 2023 by itsheresomewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 53 minutes ago, history-fan said: I would use it as a mortar For a few seconds I thought you mean the first definition and I was so confused. 🙂 mor·tar /ˈmôrdər/ noun 1. a short smoothbore gun for firing shells (technically called bombs) at high angles. "mortars and machine guns" 2. a cup-shaped receptacle made of hard material, in which ingredients are crushed or ground, used especially in cooking or pharmacy. "a mortar and pestle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 37 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: Maybe you will buy a tiny house one day, and you can make a teensy-weensy pot of stew on your teensy-weensy stove. I love this. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 1 hour ago, history-fan said: I would use it as a mortar Its the right size too for a small mortar. I have a mortar so would have used that as a candy dish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Frog Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 4 hours ago, EKS said: My parents have a pot like that which was used by some relative in the Civil War. They keep it as a decoration next to the fireplace. We have a larger one, very similar, in a cast iron stand that used to be dh's parents. I've always wondered what it was used for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 You can make a single serving cupcake in a toaster oven or air fryer in that cast iron pot. Also use it to reheat small portions in the oven. you could also use it as a spoon rest while you cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I have one like this that I use to burn incense cones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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