Reguraj, a fifth-generation clay pot maker, says the difference between cooking with clay pots and modern pots such as aluminium or steel is very noticeable, not only in terms of taste but also health ...

For more on the history and science of cooking in clay (and plenty of amazing recipes), check out The Food & Wine Guide to Clay Pot Cooking. Clay pots are beloved around the world for their ability to ...

The knowledge of how to transform mud into pottery signifies a major leap forward for prehistoric cultures, and until the development of metal cooking pots, ceramic pottery was the pinnacle of cooking ...

What you need to know about clay pots There are several types of clay pots, each with its own set of attributes.Earthenware, which can be glazed, partially glazed, or unglazed, and is sometimes called ...

Mary-Frances Heck is a chef and food editor, formerly a senior food editor at Food & Wine. In addition to her recipes and articles appearing in many well-known publications, she has her own cookbook, ...