Stefan asked" >What do you mean by a "tureen"? Is this just a >big pot? Or a particular >shaped pot? A tureen is a large, squat, lidded bowl, usually china, specifically designed for serving soup or stew. It sometimes has a matching ladle, with a notch cut in the lid for the ladle. Pat Griffin Lady Anne du Bosc known as Mordonna the Cook www.mordonnasplace.com