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 ...

Shaping is a crucial step in creating African clay pots. Traditional methods often involve hand-rolling or coiling ...

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 ...

Bring out the flavor in your garlic using this easy recipe. In this video, learn how to make clay pot roasted garlic with kosher salt and olive oil. Start by cutting off the tips of the garlic cloves.

The Japanese clay vessel is perfect for hot pots like this chicken-meatball nabe. By Tejal Rao A donabe is a Japanese cooking vessel made of clay — do means “clay,” nabe means “pot.” But if you talk ...