The Griswold vintage cast iron “clean-easy” Dutch oven cover had a coated underside, which was advertised as an assist in cleaning.
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Antique Trader Special Report: Indiana Cast Iron Cookware Auction Draws Bidders from Afar
I wrote a blog post about my jaunt to Indiana for a cast iron auction. I have also posted a few videos from the auction on my YouTube channel. I wrote up the story for Antique Trader, and it was published in their April 24, 2019 edition. It is also published on their website. Without…
Routine Maintenance and Cleaning of Cast Iron Pans
Peeps, it is not that complicated. Don’t overthink it! Hand wash, dry thoroughly, protect the surface after cleaning. I made a little video a while back showing how I routinely clean my iron; you can take a look at it below. Soap or no soap? The biggest issue that arises with cleaning of cast iron…
Griswold’s “Aunt Ellen” Booklets: Who Wrote Them?
I had read that Etta Moses had written the Griswold booklets with recipes,but I had my doubts. I knew that Griswold had both an advertising agency and presumably a marketing department; I found it more likely that those groups generated and implemented the idea. As I was going through “Aunt Ellen’s” booklets, particularly the “Aunt…
Cheater Herbed Parmesan Dinner Rolls
I’m a little embarrassed to share how I made this; it was that easy. I brought it to a friend’s house for a small gathering; it made a pretty presentation and was a hit. Another friend asked me to write down exactly how I made it. So, here it is! Pretty and Perfect for your…
The Mystery of the Vintage Brown Beer Bottle Marked “WAGNER SIDNEY O” – Solved!
Some time ago, someone in one of the many cast iron Facebook groups posted a photo of a brown beer bottle, with raised lettering marked “Wagner” and “Sidney, O.” The person asked whether the bottle was related to the Wagner Manufacturing Company of Sidney, Ohio. The answer? Yes, in a sense. At least the heads…
Ask Mary: My Griswold vintage cast iron skillet is flaking!
Shirl’s Question: Shirl M. from Ann Arbor, Michigan sent in two photos of her large block logo Griswold no. 5 cast iron skillet, and said: “Hi,I purchased a set of Griswold pans from [a seller] a couple of years ago.I’ve really enjoyed them. I don’t use soap, mostly plastic scraper.However, one of my pans is…
Real and Reproduction Griswold Skillet Racks
Consider this scenario: You’ve stumbled across an awesome-looking wire skillet rack marked “Griswold” at a flea market or antique store. You’re thrilled because the price is $40, and you’ve seen Griswold racks sell on eBay for more than $100 (in fact, an authentic Griswold rack just sold for $500 at auction!) Reproduction Griswold Racks Before…