Best Antique & Collectible Kitchenware

The Book of Griswold & Wagner, referred to as the blue book by collectors is the most complete, accurate, and widely used reference and is coveted by collectors. "The Pan Man," David G. Smith, is both a collector and dealer of cast iron cookware, and has assembled one of the finest collections of iron muffin pans in the nation.

Using various techniques such as braising, stewing, roasting, baking, stovetop, and frying, Le French Oven will teach how to create appetizers, soups, main courses, desserts, and more. It includes information about the major French made cocotte brands, and how to use them to create fabulous recipes such as Warm Mushroom Custards with Garlic Toast, French Carrot Rice Soup, Basque-Style Paella, Two-Hands Praying Rack of Lamb Roast, Lemony Braised Chicken with Green Olives, and Beef Pot-au-Feu. "Le French Oven is an original approach to a flavorful French-inspired cuisine that can easily be made in any American kitchen. Le French Oven will become an essential part of your home, and if it doesn’t fall apart from loving use, you’ll gladly pass it down to your children." "The companion to French Comfort Food, Le French Oven showcases authentic, tantalizing French recipes that can be created in the cocotte the French version of a Dutch oven in all of its sizes and shapes, from mini to large. "Le French Oven is an original approach to a flavorful French-inspired cuisine that can easily be made in any American kitchen. Le French Oven will become an essential part of your home, and if it doesn’t fall apart from loving use, you’ll gladly pass it down to your children."

With 86 easy, 5-ingredient Dutch oven recipes, this compact Dutch oven cookbook can go anywhere you can. 86 simple recipes requiring no more than 5 main ingredients each A portable, lightweight format so you can bring your Dutch oven cookbook anywhere you camp Handy tips for creating your own Camp Cooking Kit complete with pantry staples and essential equipment Quick-start guidance for safely and easily preparing the best campfire for successful cooking. ROBIN DONOVAN is an avid camper, food writer, and recipe developer.

Special "Judith Picks" sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu , clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern classics. She is a regular lecturer and contributor to numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Financial Times , the Daily Telegraph , BBC Homes & Antiques and House & Garden .

With 12 months of inspiring artwork, delicious recipes and plenty of cheer for all year long, our 2018 Wall Calendar is a perennial favorite!

In this comprehensive survey, P. R. J. Ford shows readers how to recognize the different structural and design features of oriental rugs and carpets. P. R. J. Ford is the author of Oriental Carpet Design .

Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more. “Authority wafts from [Pourny’s] handsome how-to book like the sweet smell of lemon oil.” — New York Times “A practical, visual guide for anyone who wants to restore a cherished heirloom or simply correct a water stain.” —San Francisco Chronicle. “Pourny’s book will serve brave DIYers as well as design aficionados wishing to hone their connoisseurship.” – ArchitecturalDigest.com “It’s really everything you wanted to know about furniture but were afraid to ask.” — WWD.com “Whether you want to refresh your mother’s outdated bureau, refinish a set of vintage Danish Modern chairs, or restore antique marquetry to its former glory, this volume’s got you covered and then some .” – Design*Sponge. “A thorough and practical guide for the furniture expert as well as for the novice restorer.

The first complete guide to collecting, identifying, and understanding the history behind smooth glass shards found at the water's edge. Pure Sea Glass assists the collector in playing detective using subtle clues regarding color and shape to identify the possible source of sea glass shards, their age, rarity, and historical significance.