Making non-toxic kitchenware starts with non-toxic raw material: Learn about why MEC chooses only primary clay to create their safe and healthy kitchenware
Using non-toxic kitchenware is as important as choosing the healthiest ingredients to cook the safest food for your family. This is because food is a biochemical entity and kitchenware comes in contact with it while cooking and serving. At cooking temperature, any...
READ MOREWhat are the best pots and pans to cook in without heating up my kitchen?
The weather is getting warmer and like many other home cooks, you might be looking for ways to avoid heating up your kitchen. If you want to cook on your stovetop without cranking up the air-conditioning, you may greatly benefit by choosing MEC cookware. Keep reading...
READ MOREThe best slow cooker for healthy springtime soups that are hearty enough for a meal
Soups are one of the most nutritious and healthy recipes to try in a slow cooker. If you are planning to make soups that are hearty enough for a meal during the spring, you need the best slow cooker. Keep reading to know which one it...
READ MORELight and Easy Lentil - Mixed Grains Pilaf
A wholesome one pot meal that includes a rich plant based protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. It is hearty enough to be the main course, and with the light grains, it can also accompany other foods at the dinner table. Amaranth contains good amounts trace minerals Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium and Iron....
READ MORELentils and Beans are such protein rich foods, what are the unique benefits of cooking them in MEC Dutch ovens?
Using a Dutch oven for cooking lentils and beans is great because of its many features. This heavy piece of cookware retains heat and distributes it evenly by maintaining low and slow temperatures for a long time. This kind of cooking is especially useful for
READ MOREIs green non-stick cookware safe for cooking and safe for the environment? Find out why most are not but MEC is the only safe option
Looking for a non-stick cookware? We know how useful it can be for recipes like sautéing, stir-frying, baking etc. but have you considered how safe it is? The materials and/or coatings used to make a cookware non-stick may impact not just the health of your food,...
READ MOREDigging to the bottom of clay pot cooking
When we talk about clay, there are thousands of clay vessels available for purchase. But there are 3 main types of clay commercially used for pottery. These are earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Primary clay is the purest form of clay, but most manufacturers do not prefer...
READ MOREHealthy, Hearty and Easy Garbanzo Chili (Chana Masala)
Garbanzo beans are a great food choice for a plant-based protein. Popularly known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are legumes in the same family as kidney beans. They have a buttery, nutty flavor, and creamy texture. In the US, the tan, round, and slightly larger variety is common. Chickpeas have calcium,...
READ MOREWhich is the healthiest cookware that does not leach aluminum and why is this important?
Aluminum is a great conductor of heat, and this is probably why manufacturers started making cookware from this reactive metal in the first place. They hardly considered the interaction of aluminum with acids, bases, halogens, and water in the presence of oxygen (learn more here). In...
READ MOREMaking Non-dairy yogurt in MEC pots
Making yogurt at home avoids many health risks and you get to enjoy rich and tasty yogurt right at your home. It may be tempting to try store bought yogurt but a quick look at their list of ingredients can change your...
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