A reader asked about maintaining her cast iron and I was responding and told her Chad is the expert and I’ll ask him about her issue and let her know but I wanted to share this picture.
This is a small part of their vintage cast iron. Chad loves the vintage cast iron and is always looking for hard to find pieces. I cook with it, I use it. I have no idea what brands or what numbers I have. Chad will call me so excited that someone in Kansas City has found him this or that piece of cast iron.
For those who weren’t reading my blog when Chad was in high school, you’ll just have to guess how much it means to me for him to be doing things like this instead of the things I was afraid he might be doing at this age! He was never in trouble . . well, he didn’t go to jail or anything but I’m betting several high school teachers and the principal still remember him.
They use all their cast iron and he keeps it in pristine condition. He was excited a while back when he was able to trade something he had collected – I think it was an antique hand plane, which he also collects and uses in making furniture, for some kind of Dutch Oven lid he had been looking for. He cracks me up sometimes. I would never ever have dreamed he’d be like he is today . . and I am very, very thankful.
Look on his bookshelf – he has a wheat grinder and he uses that too.
He isn’t perfect but he’s a good guy, a good dad and a good husband and . . a good son, and I’m proud of him.
Dar in MO says
And well you should be very proud of your son. You had a major influence on him when you probably didn’t even realize it. You are a great role model for many of us — young and old.
Judy Laquidara says
Thank you. That’s very kind . . especially since so many of my so-called friends blame me for all their vices! 🙂
Rebecca says
That’s “so-called” vices, right? (to go along with the so-called friends) 😉
Twyla says
Speaking of…I watched a how to cross stitch video yesterday. I am not going to do this…I think.
Judy Laquidara says
If you’re watching a video, go ahead and place that first order!
Linda Garcia says
I have been reading your blog since back before you moved to Missouri for the first time and remember Chad’s many escapades. I had boys of similar age and could totally relate. It still amazes me that my boys all turned into responsible, productive adults. There were many times back then when I had my doubts! I am sure you did too, LOL!
Carolyn says
Chad is a good man for a reason, you were a good mom. I remember the early days also and as Chad did things to get in trouble I knew that Andrew would be soon following down that path. We both survived raising them into responsible, caring men. Even if we weren’t sure what we were doing!
Carolyn says
Also love that they display the cast iron and how they display it! It looks beautiful on the wall!
Twyla says
I see Chad’s family as a lovely family unit. They fit so well together. And they are lucky to all be interested in the same things. I like that wall itself and the display is perfect.