Mayes-Frierson-Fuston Home on Christmas Tour Dec. 4-5 Nov 2, 2009
These extraordinary mantels are heavy cast iron decorated with delicate gold veining and wood grain painting. The ceiling paper in the Gentlemen s Parlor is circa 1870 and is complimented by a black crystal chandelier and a heavily carved German breakfront from the Schnell mansion (said to be the most haunted house in Nashville). (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Store owner hammers out a simple living Oct 14, 2009
Product is displayed in old wringer washer tubs; an 1883 jail cell from Somerset offers seating in the 2-year-old Cast Iron Cafe. The face on a Sohio gas pump is frozen in time at 1968 prices: a mere 26 cents per gallon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Meyer takes grand sweepstake prize in open class antiques Jul 10, 2009
Bank: 1st - Loretta Lunderville, 2nd - Pat Mathews, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book: 1st - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 2nd - Christine Sommerfeld, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book, children s: 1st - Lois Paquette, 2nd - Homer Peloquin, 3rd - Mary Jane Griffin; Brass or copper item: 1st - Randy Petska, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd - Sharon Starr; Buttons, collection, fancy, more than 36: 1st - Betty M. Nayes, 2nd - Loretta Lunderville, 3rd - Sandra Larsen; Cast iron item: 1st - Pat Mathews, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Something Old, Something New, Something Green To Cook In, Too Jun 16, 2009
Copper is king here: It has of aluminum (the most commonly used metal in cookware) and is five times more conductive than cast iron and 25 times more than stainless steel ... Steel, cast iron, and copper all have roughly the same heat capacity, pound for poundwhich is about one and a half times as high as aluminum ... Cast iron also gets eco-points for being extremely durablewith proper care, it can last generationsand, when , it becomes increasingly stick-resistant over time, which... (Slate)
Letters to the editor May 6, 2009
Tue May 05, 2009, 03:00 PM EDT. Another view of regional dispatch To the Editor: Regarding the letter from Danvers BOS Chair Keith Lucy printed in the April 23 Ipswich Chronicle, allow me to correct a number of inaccuracies regarding the regional dispatch initiative. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Rich: A pattern of regret Apr 5, 2009
While there were a few antiques, a gorgeous set of china and a couple of collectible coins, it mostly was the down-home basics of her life: several Bibles, a room full of sewing necessities and many cast iron skillets ... All seven of her cast iron skillets, however, were in pristine condition ... In our family, the fine metal of choice is cast iron not silver. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Free and cheap in Nashville Mar 18, 2009
Prince s Hot Fried Chicken Shack 15 minutes north of downtown has been burning mouths since 1945 with its 500,000-volt chicken fried in cast iron skillets and served with white bread and pickles. Add a couple of sides and you can still leave (likely steaming) for around $10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
China haunts YSL art 'sale of the century' Feb 25, 2009
Some 1,200 well-heeled buyers have gathered daily under the spectacular glass and cast iron vaults of the Grand Palais on the banks of the Seine, transformed for the historic event into a cavernous high-tech auction house. With dealers hoping the sale causes a sea-change in the fortunes of the flagging art market, auctioneers Christie's is providing 100 telephone operators for foreign bids in the mammoth sale. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Find frameable objects at flea markets Feb 19, 2009
All it takes is patience and imagination to re-envision a mink stole into an accent pillow, an antique cast iron stove into an entertainment center, or maybe vintage men s suits as upholstery for dining chairs. It s about real life decorating. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Drumsticks And Drum Rolls Feb 8, 2009
Cast iron bacon press (Dooley s 5-10 ore). 35 gift certificate for oil change (Quality Lube and Brake). (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
