I wrote a blog post in early 2023 about a 2012 auction I attended to show the difference between the pricing of vintage cast iron cookware then and pricing today. The items at the 2012 auction were from a long-time cast iron collector. The pieces were primarily in lovely condition. I recently found the entire…
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Easy-Peasy Strawberry Jalapeño Cast-Iron-Skillet Jam
I got a wild hair and decided to make jam for the first time in my entire life—strawberry jalapeno jam—in a cast iron skillet, of course. And whoah, it is good. It is so good that I made another batch so that I could give some to a friend this week. And I don’t even…
Lodge Cast Iron Special Commemorative and Advertising Skillet Auction August 10, 2024: Results
Are you ready to see the realized prices from the Lodge Manufacturing Company’s first-ever cast iron auction? Lodge held the auction at its South Pittsburg, Tennessee home base on August 10, 2024. The event was held to auction off some of Lodge’s limited production and prototype pieces made over the years. Some collectors focus their…
Fire Damage to Cast Iron Cookware
Fire damage to vintage cast iron cookware.
Baked Brie with Jalapeno Jelly made in a Cast Iron Skillet
Here’s an easy appetizer for your next camping adventure – baked brie with jalapeno jelly. Bring along a number 5 or 6 vintage cast iron skillet, a smaller round of brie and a small jar of jalapeno jelly and crackers or a baguette and you’ve got everything you need! When I go camping with my…
The Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Auction part II: Tips and Considerations
Now that you have read about some of my learning experiences at vintage cast iron cookware auctions in part I of my blog series on auctions, you can venture forth with knowledge to help you avoid the same mistakes I made. Here are more tips and considerations to help you be a savvy bidder and…
The Vintage Cast Iron Cookware Auction, part I: Learn from My Mistakes!
Tips to help you when bidding at a large cast iron collector’s auction.
Griswold Cast Iron Collector Dave Lange
Written by Mary, as told by Dave and Nancy Lange. Note: I am grateful that I had the chance to visit with Dave and Nancy for this story at the March 2024 Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association’s annual convention in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dave passed away on June 28, 2024. Our hearts and prayers are…