There is something special about using vintage cast iron pans; I am not alone. Many enthusiasts enjoy collecting these old pieces of cookware from different foundries and learning about the history of their cast iron cookware. In this article, you can learn the history of the Griswold Manufacturing Company, including background on the company, product lines,…
What Makes Staub Cookware So Good? And More Importantly, Is It Worth The Extra Cost? Staub cookware is the standard to beat for enameled cast iron cookware. Staub pots and pans are highly durable and will last many years. The company also makes a range of top-notch ceramic cookware. In this article, you can learn…
Wagner cast iron cookware is regarded by many as some of the finest examples of 19th and 20th century cast iron. Much of the cast iron is over 100 years old and still usable today. These antique pans are sought-after by enthusiasts who prefer vintage cast iron to newer pans. But identifying and dating these old Wagner…
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…
Lodge Manufacturing has made cast-iron cookware for over one hundred years. What makes them stand out as the world leader in cast-iron cookware? Have you made breakfast in a Lodge skillet? If you’re like me there’s nothing like a cooked breakfast in the morning. If so, then you really can’t look past a cast iron…
Why Buy Le Creuset Cookware? A common question you are likely to ask yourself before buying cookware from this high-end brand is, Why buy Le Creuset cookware? And why is it so expensive? Because my goodness, the cookware is pricy. So before you go shopping, take a little time and check out this article. In…
Do you have a piece of antique cast iron named Favorite Piqua Ware? This vintage cast iron hollowware is from a foundry called Favorite Stove and Range, and it’s one of the most beloved brands for collectors and users of vintage cast iron cookware. In this article, you can learn the history of the Favorite…
Wapak Hollow Ware Co is a familiar name for vintage cast iron collectors. The scarce Indian Head and Chicken Foot logos are incredibly sought-after and highly prized. However, in this article, you can learn the history of Wapak, how to date, and how to identify your Wapak cast iron cookware using logos and markings. Wapak…
Sidney Hollowware Company has to be one of my favorite companies that made cast iron cookware. The cast iron tends to have very few molding imperfections and is smooth on the interior and the exterior. Unfortunately, the company is not as well known as Griswold or Wagner Ware and only manufactured cast iron for a short period….
The compelling benefits of enameled cast iron cookware While traditional cast iron cookware is still the darling for many cooks. A growing number of home cooks and professional chefs today prefer enamel cast iron cookware instead. But what are the benefits of enameled cast iron? An increasing number of people are finding out about the…