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 ...

Ancient clay pots, once a kitchen staple across continents, are making a comeback. These earthenware vessels offer a unique ...

Clay pots have been used for cooking across ancient civilisations for centuries, especially in cultures that value earthy, slow-cooked meals. In modern kitchens, however, they’re often replaced by ...

Hidaka, Hokkaido – To many Japanese gourmands, donabe (clay pots) represent food made with care, most often to be shared. Over and above aesthetics, they are widely used by both home cooks and ...

Living a lifetime in a university community has afforded me the opportunity to make many friends from other countries. Because cooking and entertaining is such an important part of my lifestyle, ...

Felipe Ortega makes cooking pots out of micaceous clay. A gallery of his work is here.