On Wed 23 Jan 2008 07:38:02p, Chris Marksberry told us...

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>>> Dee.Dee wrote:
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 'Anyway,' I was wondering because some refer to a 'granny speckled
>>>>>> roaster.' I've never heard it called that either. Or is large
>>>>>> granite and granny speckled the same item?
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>> Dee Dee
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Graniteware and granny ware is the same thing, the latter being just
>>>>> a "cute" variation on the name. Both are fired porcelain enamel
>>>>> over steel, and both with speckles.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Fight! Fight!
>>>> Just Kidding. Please refer to Jill's post that says:
>>>> " Grannyware and granite ware are two different things but they look
>>>> similar Jill"
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dee Dee
>>>
>>> Hey, the Lehman's catalog (that of the giant potato masher!) lists
>>> them separately under "cookware". Who am I to argue?! LOL
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Well, they've got different names, and Grannyware comes in a variety of
>> colors. Graniteware has always been either black or gray with white
>> speckles. Apart from that, I doubt there's any real difference.
>> Difference in quality, maybe? I dunno. Grannhyware is a brand,
>> whereas graniteware is made by more than one omanufacturer.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> Hmmm... dunno... apparently Granite Ware (two words) is a name brand.
>
> From the Goodman's site:
>
> "The name has changed several times over the last 125 years, but the
> business remains the same - producing porcelain on steel cookware.
> Columbian Home Products continues to manufacture the Granite Ware brand
> of cookware that has been its core product since the turn of the
> century. Granite Ware continues to provide the best performing roasters,
> and outstanding value in stock pots and specialty cookware. Canning is a
> time honored tradition and Granite Ware canners have been a part of home
> canning since 1853. Goodman's carries a full line of Granite Ware
> products including canners, kettles and colanders."

Thanks, Christ. I stand corrected. I suppose the name Granite Ware is a
bit like Kleenex, in that it has become almost a generic name for all
brands of porcelain enameled steel ware as Klennex has for facial tissue.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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