What happens when a leading French cookware brand and an edgy British interior house team up? The answer is this stunning cast-iron capsule collection that I'm dying to get my hands on The brainchild of Staub and Buster + Punch, this “Half French, Full English” collection combines Staub's legendary cast iron cocottes and the best cast iron skillets money can buy with Buster + Punch's signature precision knurled solid metal handles and Combined with

It's not just beauty that the Staub and Buster Punch collaboration offers When I first saw the cookware at the press briefing, I was struck by the firm grip of the Buster + Punch handles, thanks to the texturing on both the cocotte and cast iron skillet In addition, the pan looks so gorgeous, it would be perfect for serving freshly prepared food on the table

Available now at Buster + Punch, the collection includes a 4-liter cocotte ($349), a 7-liter cocotte ($449), and an 11-inch frying pan ($229), all available with steel and brass hardware

The two brands behind this capsule collection could not be more different, but the combination of classic, high-quality cast iron and industrial-inspired Buster + Punch hardware is a match made in heaven, both in function and form

In terms of practicality, you experience almost the same cooking qualities you would expect from a Staub casserole I have been using a Staub pot for three years and it still holds up well The pot is especially compelling when paired with Buster + Punch's signature T-bar handles with diamond-cut cross knurling, but you can also make this cookware collection a mainstay in your kitchen Staub's cast iron is durable, oven-safe to 500°F, and although it appears to be bare cast iron, it is actually coated with black enamel, making it surprisingly easy to clean

The slogan of the collaboration, “Half French/Full English,” is a reference to the iconic English dish, the full English breakfast As an Englishman myself, I can attest that the classic Full English is notoriously affordable, served with baked beans and tomato ketchup and mopped up with cheap toast, and with prices starting at $199 for an 11-inch pan, this collaboration is definitely more upscale than its sarcastic mantra