What is “Green” cookware and What's behind the label?
What comes to your mind when you see a cookware label that says “Green”? You might believe the product you are buying is good for the planet. It is fully biodegradable, non-polluting to the environment and safe for cooking. But the reality is that some cookware marketed “Green” and non-toxic...
READ MOREWhich is the healthiest cookware for cooking baby food?
Eating nutrient-rich food is a necessity for all of us but it is of greater significance among babies. As children grow, their brains, cells and vital organs continue to develop and grow with them. Poor diet at any age can hamper their ability to learn and process information, and negatively...
READ MOREBest pressure cooker for your favorite healthy stir-fry dishes
Delicious flavors, fluffy grains, and crispy colorful vegetables – how much more could you want in a stir fry? You can get all these in most of your dishes following one way or another but how healthy your dish is, makes all the difference.When it comes to stir-frying in a...
READ MOREAre all clay pots the same? And what are the benefits of cooking in the purest clay pots anyway?
Clay pot cooking is slowly gaining momentum now that we are realizing the damage conventional cookware is doing to our health. For one, the innately reactive metals leach and contaminate food. And the shiny looking ceramic cookware is not far behind – the inferior quality clay...
READ MOREWhy is MEC handmade? The Secret to it being 100% non-toxic
There are different kinds of clay cookware in the market but among them, only MEC is handmade. How does it make MEC different from other clay cookware? And what other manufacturing steps does MEC do differently? Keep reading to find out.Manufacturing Clay...
READ MORENutritious and Light Taro Root Soup Recipe
Taro root is a starchy vegetable similar to potato but more firm and slightly nutty in taste. While a potato has more Vitamin C and K, Taro root has more Vitamin E and almost double the fiber and manganese. It is also a good source of Potassium and Phosphorus, as...
READ MOREBiriyani: Aromatic Chicken/Vegetable Rice
[Vegetarian Version Included!] This spicy, hearty and zesty dish is a melting pot of flavors of Indo-Persian origin. The meat caters to the protein value, the vegetables to the vitamins and minerals, the spices add a ton of antioxidants and medicinal value to the food, and the grains contributing to...
READ MOREBoosting your immune system with healthy home-cooking in MEC
Among other vital systems in the body, the immune system has a special importance. It ensures smooth running of bodily functions by keeping illnesses at bay. Though it is common knowledge that healthy eating strengthens our immune systems, did you know that choosing the safest cookware...
READ MORECooking healthy and delicious Spring Rice dishes in MEC: Why it is the best choice
Rice is a staple for people in all parts of the world. It is a rich source of healthy carbohydrates and can be combined with a vast variety of dishes like spring veggies, curries, chicken etc. Cooking spring rice dishes in Miriam’s Earthen Cookware (MEC) has many benefits related to...
READ MOREWhat's the science in the process of making yogurt in MEC?
Fermentation is a natural process that can prepare a wide variety of food products. There are a number of health benefits of fermented foods. According to this BBC Good Food article, The Health Benefits of Fermenting, “Fermented foods are rich in probiotic bacteria so by consuming...
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