Making clay pot rice is relatively easy, except for that all-important part of getting a nice even crust on the rice grains at the base and sides of the pot. That’s the best part of clay pot rice, but ...

When you lose someone you love, it sometimes helps to have a special keepsake as a reminder. Such is the case with my recently acquired clay pot. After my friend and longtime Chronicle colleague ...

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 ...

When I ran a secret kitchen, some menu items required advance orders, highlighting the ease of preparing this flavorful dish.

I love to watch the professionals make bo jai fan (clay pot rice) – they do it with such ease, moving the pots from one blazing hot burner (charcoal, please – it tastes better) to a slightly cooler ...

After introducing any clay cookware to a new home, there are some things you should know about keeping your pot healthy and happy: • Before using it for the first time, soak your cazuela overnight in ...

Clay pots are used in cuisines from all over the globe- from Asia, Europe, Africa, even from the Americas. In the Philippines, clay pots are commonly known as “palayok”. These earthenwares allowed ...

The tradition of cooking in earthenware is making a comeback from near oblivion. The tradition of cooking in earthenware is making a comeback from near oblivion. One of the biggest advantages of clay ...