Yes, yes, I know I’ve written thousands of articles (I might be exaggerating, but only a tiny bit) about the O’Neils and their massive vintage and antique cast iron collection (just do a search for O’Neil on this site – they have their own category!) I’ve also made a series of videos showcasing the collection….
Doug and Kathy Wenz Doug and Kathy Wenz live in a charming mid-century modern home in North Platte, Nebraska. They have three grown children, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Doug retired from the Nebraska Power District, and Kathy retired from both the Nebraska Power District and a local law firm. In addition to their cast-iron…
Roy Meadows and Jane Brymer of Newton, Connecticut, have collected Griswold cast-iron cookware for forty years. They are charter members of the national vintage cast-iron collectors’ group, the Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association (G&CICA), and were among the 105 attendees at the inaugural G&CICA meeting held in Erie, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1992. Roy…
A large two-day cast iron collector’s auction was held on November 13 and 14, 2025 at Dinky’s Auction Center in Montgomery, Indiana. Pieces offered were primarily from several long-time collectors. As you review the auction prices shown below, bear in mind that the prices are the gavel price – i.e. they do not include any…
When we were camping a while back, Brenda told me about her easy-peasy recipe for Calico Beans. She was kind enough to send me a snap of her recipe card, and tonight I made them for dinner. I did not know that I would love a bean main dish, but love it I did! And…
…is my vintage Iron Mountain cast iron chicken pan and lid, made by the Griswold Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania. Some years ago, I submitted a brief description of that day’s favorite pan for consideration for publication in the Griswold and Cast Iron Cookware Association’s quarterly newsletter. So without further ado, here’s the little blurb…
Note: Our tour occurred in September 2018, and this blog post was written shortly thereafter but somehow never got posted. I am sure that Lodge has changed many things since our tour, as they are always at the forefront of advancement. As you read this post, bear in mind that the facts contained herein are…
I’ve written so much about large cast iron collector’s auctions; shown you my mistakes so you can learn from them, and given you a bunch of tips and considerations for the auction. The auctions are super fun, but it’s easy to get carried away and spend more than you planned. You need to be prepared,…
