Cast Iron Cookware
Cookware built to become heritage
Everyday Heritage
If you look around your kitchen, you’ll probably notice a few favourite things. A well-used wooden spoon, a kettle gently steaming, or a cast iron pan resting quietly on the stove. These everyday things have a way of making a kitchen feel warm and welcoming, reminding us that the simplest things never go out of style and often bring us so much joy.
Few pieces of cookware have earned the trust and affection of as many generations as cast iron. It’s there for everyday breakfasts, family dinners, fresh bread from the oven, and the quiet moments that often become our favourite memories.
Whether your pan is a treasured vintage skillet, a modern cast iron pan, or your very first piece of cast iron, it soon becomes more than cookware. It’s the pan you naturally reach for, trusted to do its job and built to last.
Two Stories, One Tradition
Vintage Cast Iron
You don’t need to be a collector to appreciate vintage cast iron. Whether you’re trying to identify an old skillet or simply curious about its story, you’ll find the history, makers, and guides to help you begin exploring the world of vintage cast iron.
Modern Cast Iron
The best cast iron stories don’t begin with age, they begin with use. A simple meal, a loaf of fresh bread, or breakfast on a quiet morning. If you’re looking for your first pan or your next favourite, you’ll find guides, recipes, and ideas to help you start creating traditions of your own.
Made To Be Used
For most families, cast iron wasn’t something special. It was simply the pan that was always there, quietly doing the job. It wasn’t valued because it was rare, but because it was dependable. Meal after meal, year after year, it earned its place in the home througgh everyday use.
If you’ve ever cooked with cast iron, you’ll understand why. Well-made pan asks for very little in return. With a little care, it becomes a trusted part of the kitchen, ready for everyday meals and family traditions tomorrow.
From the Journal
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How To Check A Wagner Cast Iron Skillet
Wagner Skillet · Condition Check · Cast Iron Inspection Say you’ve come across a Wagner skillet — at a flea market, in a secondhand shop. You pick it up and it’s lighter than you expected. There’s a shine worn into the handle — years of someone else’s grip left their mark on the iron. That’s…
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Lodge cast iron skillet | perspective from a cast iron enthusiast.
Find out how a cast-iron owner feels about his Lodge cast iron skillet. The short answer, “I love my little Lodge cast iron skillet but I wish I went for the bigger 12-inch skillet.” Okay, I guess you want to learn more about the Lodge cast iron skillet and why I think you’d enjoy cooking…
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Braiser Versus Skillet, Which Pan Is The Better Choice?
Where do you fall in the debate of a braiser versus cast iron skillet? It’s a debate that many first-time cast iron users ask themselves before buying their first piece of iron cookware. Should I buy a cast-iron skillet or one of those great-looking braisers? In this article, I’ll explain the similarities and differences between…
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The Favorite, Vintage Cast Iron By The Columbus Hollow Ware Co.
Do you have a piece of ironware with the words THE FAVORITE on the back? Then you have antique cast iron from the Columbus Hollow Ware Co. The Favorite skillets and other ironware from the Columbus Hollow Ware Company are scarce compared to other manufacturers such as Griswold and Wagner. So, I hope you consider yourself fortunate…
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Learn The History Of The Sidney Hollow Ware Co.
Suppose you’re lucky enough to have a piece of vintage cast iron made by the Sidney Hollow Ware Company. Then you have ironware from the 19th century of history in your hands. Amazingly, you can find old Sidney skillets at Estate sales, antique auctions, online, and thrift stores for a relatively small price. I have a few…
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Simple guide to the pros and cons of cast iron cookware.
Learn the benefits and disadvantages of cast iron cookware. If you enjoy cooking, you might decide it is time to buy your first piece of cast iron cookware. However, before you start using cast iron, it is good to know the pros and cons. This article is intended for those who are a little hesitant…
