“Drying is the most important step—moisture is cast iron’s only real enemy,” according to the Shafers. After washing, they ...

You've probably walked past them a hundred times at estate sales or spotted them tucked in the back of a relative's cupboard.

"The two most recognizable names are Wagner and Griswold," says Bene Raia, auctioneer, appraiser, and founder of Raia ...

Rummaging around thrift shops and yard sales may uncover old-fashioned cookware, but how can you tell if something is vintage ...

Unlike formal auctions, where bidders with deep pockets can drive up prices, the items you find at estate sales often come ...

Don't underestimate the power of an old, inherited rough-and-tumble cast-iron skillet. Trust us, it has lots of life in it yet! When my grandma passed her treasured cast-iron skillet to me, I resolved ...

The aroma of grilling food often fills neighborhoods at this time of year, bringing a wave of nostalgia with the scent of outdoor cooking. When I was growing up, we did not have a grill until I was ...

Vintage homewares have been one of the year's biggest trends, and the category of cookware is no exception. From nostalgic Pyrex dishes featuring colorful patterns to copper pots and cast iron ...

When I saw an old Griswold cast-iron skillet and lid at an estate sale in Santa Fe last summer, I didn’t quite know what to do. For a few minutes, I stood there like a log stuck in an eddy, running my ...

Nonstick pans are a godsend for frying eggs and flipping pancakes, and an enameled Dutch oven will never disappoint while cooking soups, stews and sauces. But when it comes to the workhorse of kitchen ...