Clay pots have been gently settled in hearths for many generations, containing countless, varied recipes from diverse cultures. When it comes to food, technological advances don’t always yield better ...

African clay cooking pots are not just functional but also a piece of art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ...

It`s time to dig out that clay pot that has been gathering dust in the cabinet. Barbara Harris, the guru of microwave cooking, has paired the clay pot, the microwave oven and 100 recipes in her new ...

I don’t think I’ve ever met a clay cooking pot I didn’t like . . . or want to own. I like to say that every pot in my collection tells a story. Here, in no particular order, are a few of them: I ...

You're sitting at a table, either in someone's home or in a restaurant, and a very hot earthenware pot appears. The lid is removed, a geyser of steam rushes out, and the room fills with mouthwatering ...

Paula Wolfert of Sonoma has been collecting clay pots for more than 50 years. Known for coaxing recipes out of grandmothers all over the Mediterranean, the cookbook author has a story to tell about ...

1. Drain the beans, cover with fresh water, and cook until they are half tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the lamb into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 1/4 tablespoons ...

Ponggal, the traditional Tamil harvest festival symbolising gratitude to nature and the sun for a bountiful yield, is closely ...

An experiment with unglazed clay pots hinted at how much archaeologists can learn about ancient cultures from cooking vessels. By Katherine Kornei Sure, astrophysicists have big telescopes, and ...