Healthy Meals Made Simple: Easy Recipes in Non-Toxic Cookware 

When it comes to cooking at home, most of us want meals that are both healthy and easy. A quick search for easy recipes brings up thousands of ideas, but very few of them mention something just as important as the ingredients: the cooking pot!

The truth is, even the healthiest ingredients can lose their value if cooked in pots and pans that leach toxins or strip away nutrients. That’s why making simple, wholesome meals in 100% non-toxic clay cookware is one of the best choices you can make for your family.

At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we believe that preparing nourishing meals shouldn’t be complicated. With just a few fresh ingredients and the right pot, you can create dishes that are easy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.

Why Cookware Matters for Easy Recipes

Cooking doesn’t have to be a chore. But if your cookware is made from metals, ceramics with glazes, or non-stick coatings, your easy recipes might be taking on hidden risks:

  • Leaching toxins — Metals and ceramics and their chemical laden coatings can release harmful substances into food when heated.
  • Loss of nutrients — Harsh cooking environments can destroy delicate vitamins and minerals.
  • Unnatural flavors — The leached toxins can alter the natural taste of food. Additionally their destructive heat destropys the delicate flavanoids – flavor yeilding nutrients in food.

Miriam’s pure clay cookware offers a clean alternative. With natural, even heat distribution, food cooks more efficiently, often requiring fewer steps. The result? Healthier, quicker, tastier meals that are less cumbersome to prepare.

3 Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking

Here are three recipes you can try this week, nutritious, simple, and made even better when cooked in 100% non-toxic clay pots.

1. One-Pot Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In your Miriam’s Medium Pot, sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Add carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking lightly for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in quinoa, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Fluff with a fork and top with parsley before serving.

2. Quick Chicken & Vegetable Stew

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, whole or cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or water) + 1 cup of whey (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in your Large Miriam’s  Pot. Brown chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side
  2. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Add flour, stir until mixture becomes crumbly
  4. Stir in cold broth and whey, mixing quickly to avoid clumping
  5. Stir in carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 35–40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  7. Serve warm with crusty bread.

3. Clay Pot Cinnamon Oatmeal (Breakfast Bonus)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1/4 cup milk (optional)
  • 1 apple, diced or shredded
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Add oats, water, apple, cinnamon, and salt to your Miriam’s Small Pot.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving.

The Benefits of Non-Toxic Clay Cookware for Busy Families

When you’re balancing work, family, and daily life, the last thing you need is complicated cooking. Miriam’s clay pots make everyday meals easier by:

  • Cooking evenly and gently — less stirring, less monitoring.
  • Preserving nutrients naturally — so your family gets more out of every bite.
  • Enhancing flavor with fewer ingredients — clay amplifies the natural taste of food.
  • Simplifying cleanup — food doesn’t stick to pure clay the way it does in metal pans. These naturally non-toxic pots make cleaning after cooking a super easy thing. Just add water to pot let it soak for 5-10 minutes, rinse off with non-toxic soap or baking soda.

That’s why easy recipes and non-toxic cookware go hand in hand: the combination saves you time and supports long-term wellness.

Bringing Health Back to the Table

Cooking at home shouldn’t be stressful, it should be nourishing, simple, and joyful. By choosing clean, 100% non-toxic cookware, you not only make your favorite easy recipes healthier but also preserve the natural flavors and nutrients your family deserves.

This week, try one of these recipes in your Miriam’s cook-with-ease pots and taste the difference for yourself.

Connecting to Our Roots Through Cookware Made in the USA

BIBLICAL COOKING: MEALS, VESSELS, AND MEANING

When you picture meals from the Bible, you may think of lentils, barley, figs, grapes, unleavened bread, or roasted lamb. But consider this: what were these foods cooked in? The vessels were simple yet profound, clay pots formed from the earth itself.

Scripture mentions clay vessels over 50 times, often as symbols of humility, purity, and divine purpose. Jeremiah speaks of God as the potter shaping the clay. Elijah was sustained by food stored in a clay jar that miraculously never ran empty. Clay vessels were not just functional; they were sacred tools for daily life.

Why clay? Because it is natural, abundant, and safe. Pure, primary clay is also naturally antibacterial so food cooked in MEC pots stays fresh longer. Unlike today’s synthetic, metal, or chemical-based cookware, clay doesn’t leach toxins or compromise nourishment. In fact, it preserves the integrity of the food, something modern science now confirms and something Miriam’s continues to honor with its USA-made cookware.

Lessons from the Bible for Today’s Kitchen

The Bible highlights both plants and animals as God’s provision for nourishment:

Genesis 1:29— God first provides fruits and plants for food, underscoring the value of fresh, natural produce.
Genesis 9:3 — After the flood, God expands the diet, saying: “Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.”
Exodus 12:8— At the first Passover, God commands His people to eat “the meat roasted over the fire, along with bitter herbs, and bread made without yeast.”

When you cook in handmade clay pots, you honor this balance. Whether simmering a lentil stew or slow-cooking lamb, clay cookware keeps food whole, flavorful, and true to its God-given design.

What’s in Your Kitchen?

Pause for a moment and open your kitchen cabinets. Are your pots made of aluminum, non-stick chemicals, or glazed ceramics? Would any of those have existed 2,000 years ago? And beyond that, are they produced with the same care and standards as cookware made in the USA? If your cookware cannot stand the test of time, history, health, or craftsmanship, it may be working against your intention to cook nourishing meals.

Miriam’s Mission

Founder Miriam Kattumuri at the potter’s wheel, carrying forward an ancient craft into today’s kitchens with cookware made in the USA

Miriam set out to revive something ancient yet revolutionary: cooking as our ancestors did, but in a way suited for today. With 100% primary clay, free from metals, toxins, and glazes, Miriam’s cookware carries forward a biblical principle, keeping what is sacred pure. And with all production done in the USA, every pot represents not just health and heritage, but also American craftsmanship and self-reliance.

Her vision is not just about selling cookware; it is about restoring health, heritage, and meaning to the kitchen table, while supporting ethical, local, and sustainable work right here at home.

Behind the Scenes: Crafting Our Cookware

Shaped with patience and care, each MEC pot is crafted by hand from pure clay, a tradition rooted in the earth and perfected in the USA

At MEC, every pot goes through a journey that begins with the earth itself. Our clay is carefully sourced, then prepared with water and patience before ever meeting the potter’s wheel. Unlike mass-produced cookware, each step of the process is slow, deliberate, and human. This hands-on method not only preserves the purity of the clay but also ensures that no two pots are exactly alike. Each is a work of art meant to nourish families for generations.

From shaping on the wheel, to smoothing by hand, to air drying on wooden shelves, and finally to being fired in the kiln, every pot carries the marks of craftsmanship. This is what makes our cookware so unique: it’s not just about utility, but about integrity, tradition, and care woven into each vessel.

Every pot begins as pure, raw clay shaped by hand. No machines, no shortcuts, just time, skill, and care.

Our artisans craft each vessel slowly and intentionally, keeping alive an ancient tradition of pottery-making in a modern American studio. Each pot is touched dozens of times before it reaches your kitchen, a true labor of love that blends biblical tradition with American ingenuity. When you hold a Miriam’s pot, you’re not just holding cookware. You’re holding a story, a legacy, and a commitment to health and heritage.

Two Biblical Recipes to Try at Home

Barley & Lentil Pottage (Daniel 1, Ezekiel 4:9)

Ingredients:

  •  1/2 cup barley (optional: soaked overnight)
  • 1/2 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions:

Combine ingredients in your Miriam’s Large Pan, simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, and serve with rustic bread. Simple, nourishing, and timeless.

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Shepherd’s Lamb Stew (Genesis 18:7, 2 Samuel 12:4)

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 turnip or potato, cubed
  •  1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, tallow, or ghee
  • 3–4 cups bone broth or water

Instructions:

Brown lamb in your Miriam’s Large Pot with oil. Add aromatics, vegetables, and broth. Cover and cook slowly for 3-4 hours until tender. Serve with barley or flatbread.

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Bringing Faith Back to the Table

Cooking in clay is more than a technique, it’s an act of remembrance. Each meal becomes a way to honor the wisdom of Scripture, the health of your family, and the traditions of those who came before us. Whether you prepare a humble lentil stew or a celebratory lamb dish, you are partaking in the same rhythm of life shared by biblical families thousands of years ago.

This week, we invite you to reclaim that rhythm. Bring faith, food, and family together around your table with Miriam’s Earthen Cookware.

The Rise of Non-Toxic Cookware

In recent years, nontoxic cooking has shifted from a niche lifestyle choice to a public health priority. From the kitchen tables of American families to the highest levels of government, the tide is turning toward safer, cleaner ways of preparing food.

This shift isn’t just about what’s on the plate but also about what it’s cooked in. Conventional pots and pans, often made with metals, synthetic glazes, and industrial coatings, can leach harmful substances into food, especially when exposed to high heat or acidic ingredients. Over time, these toxins accumulate in the body, contributing to long-term health risks.

Now, even policymakers are recognizing the urgency. The White House recently emphasized the dangers of toxic additives in the American food supply, highlighting their potential impact on everything from childhood development to chronic illness. Legislative proposals and FDA actions, like the recent push to remove artificial food dyes from food and medicine, are part of a growing movement to eliminate toxins wherever possible. This cultural and regulatory momentum has made nontoxic cookware more than just a trend—it’s become a necessity.

The Market’s Missing Piece

While grocery shelves are filling with organic produce, cleaner snacks, and minimally processed foods, the cookware aisle tells a different story. Many so-called “green” or “eco” options still rely on coatings, chemical bonding agents, or hybrid materials that compromise their safety. True nontoxic cookware completely  free from metals, chemicals, and glazes, is still rare.

This is where Miriam’s Earthen Cookware steps in to fill the void. Made from the purest primary clay sourced in the USA, Miriam’s pots and pans are handcrafted without additives, coatings, or synthetic materials. The result is cookware that’s not only safe but also enhances the quality and flavor of food.

The Miriam’s Difference

  • 100% Non-Toxic Clay — No glazes, no chemicals, no hidden metals.
  • Nutrient Preservation — Gentle, even heat protects vitamins, minerals, and natural flavors.
  • Alkaline Cooking Benefits — Clay naturally balances pH levels, aiding digestion and reducing acidity.
  • Natural Mineral Release — Today’s farming methods often depletes food of vital nutrients. These pots, made from pure, mineral-rich clay, restore balance by replenishing essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron present in it, during cooking.
  • Made in the USA — Sustainable, ethical production from locally sourced clay.

Cooking in Miriam’s is about more than avoiding harm, it’s about actively improving the nutritional profile of your meals.

From the Top Down: A Movement Gains Strength

With health experts, government agencies, and conscious consumers pushing for cleaner living, the demand for nontoxic cookware is growing rapidly. Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is proud to be part of this movement, offering a truly safe and effective option that aligns with the larger vision of toxin-free living.

Their mission is simple, cooking should heal, not harm. Miriam creates cookware that’s safe enough to use every day, for this generation and the next.

From the Kitchen to the Table

The timeless design of Miriam’s Earthen Cookware also makes it ideal for serving. Whether it’s a slow-simmered stew, a hearty roast, or a fresh-baked loaf of bread, Miriam’s pots retain heat beautifully and elevate the presentation at the table. They are more than cooking vessels, they’re heirlooms in the making.

As the shift toward toxin-free living accelerates, nontoxic cookware will no longer be the exception: it will be the standard. And Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is ready to lead the way.

Slow Sundays: Reclaiming Rest Through Clay Pot Cooking

In a world that moves too fast, Sundays, or Saturdays for many, offer a sacred pause. A day to breathe, reflect, and nourish both body and soul. For some, it’s a day of worship and rest; for others, it’s a space to unplug and reconnect with family and food. Whether it’s Saturday or Sunday, the intention is the same: to care for what sustains us. At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we believe these days deserve meals that reflect that same spirit. Slow, intentional, and made from the earth.

Let’s celebrate the art of Slow Saturday’s and Sundays, and how clay pot cooking can make them even more meaningful.

What Is a “Slow Sunday” Meal?

It’s the pot roast that simmers gently for hours. The herbal broth that fills the kitchen with calming aroma. The roasted vegetables cooked so tender they fall apart with your fork.

It’s a meal that requires no rush, no timers, just intention. And with Miriam’s pure clay cookware, slow cooking becomes even more rewarding.

Our pots retain moisture and cook at an even, gentle heat, preserving flavor and nutrients without the harshness of metal or synthetic materials. This means less stirring, no scorching, and more time to truly enjoy the process.

The Healing Power of Clay Pot Cooking

Cooking in clay isn’t just about the result, it’s about the process. The way food simmers without scalding. The way steam rises, softly, as nutrients stay intact.

Clay is alkaline in nature, and when food is cooked in MEC pots, it helps neutralize the pH balance, aiding digestion and acting as a natural detoxifier. The gentle heat also allows for the release of natural mineralslike calcium, magnesium, iron, and even rare nutrients like Vitamin B12, all naturally present in the clay.

This kind of cooking supports wellness from the inside out, letting your food do more than satisfy hunger. It becomes a form of nourishment and care.

For many, Sundays are a time to reconnect, with family, faith, and food. A slow meal invites conversation, laughter, and togetherness. Miriam’s cookware, with its natural beauty and warm tones, is also beautiful to serve from, turning your table into a place of peace and hospitality.

 Slow Sunday Favorites in Clay

These dishes are perfect for slow weekends whether you start your rest on Saturday or Sunday. Here are a few favorites our customers love to prepare in clay:

Each dish cooks gently, locks in moisture, and tastes deeply satisfying. These aren’t just recipes, they’re reflections of love and care.

Did you know? Miriam’s pots can double as natural slow cookers. You can place a Sunday roast in a Large Pot and set it in the oven for the first half of the day. After a few hours, turn the oven off, the passive heat stored in the clay will continue to cook your food to tender perfection. By evening, your meal is ready, without fuss or constant supervision.

And don’t forget: leftovers taste even better the next day thanks to clay’s natural flavor-preserving qualities.

Reclaim Your Weekend

You don’t need a special occasion to make the weekend sacred. Whether your day of rest is Saturday, Sunday, or somewhere in between, a good pot, a busy kitchen, and time to slow down is all you need.

With Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, even the simplest meals become an act of gratitude, and every week becomes a chance to restore. Whether you spend your day in quiet reflection, joyful worship, or simply savoring time with loved ones, let your kitchen reflect what’s sacred to you.

Because real nourishment takes time, and time well spent is never wasted.

The Role of Heirloom Clay Pots in Family Cooking 

Some meals don’t just feed you, they stay with you. Your grandmother’s lentil stew. Sunday rice and garlic with your parents. A pot of spiced tea shared with siblings on a cool evening. These moments of generational cooking are more than routine, they become part of the legacy passed from one kitchen to another.

At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we believe that cookware can hold just as much meaning as the meals it helps create. Our pots and pans, made from 100% pure, non-toxic clay, are designed to last for decades. They’re not just tools, they’re heirloom cookware built to carry memories.

Why Clay Makes the Best Heirloom

Unlike metal or synthetic cookware that warps, flakes, or degrades, Miriam’s clay pots age gracefully. With proper care, they become even more seasoned with time, just like a well-loved family recipe. Because we use unglazed, intentionally-harvested primary clay, every pot is naturally durable and safe to pass down through generations.

We’ve heard from many families who pass Miriam’s cookware from mother to daughter, aunt to niece, grandmother to grandson. In this way, pure clay cookware becomes part of the family tradition, not just a means to an end, but a cherished companion through years of meals and memories.

Meals That Link Generations

What happens when you teach a child to cook in a pot you’ve used for 15 years? Or serve a holiday dish from the same pan your grandmother once used? These moments ground us in something lasting. They help us feel connected to each other, to our culture, and to our past.

Popular family recipes that thrive in Miriam’s Earthen Cookware:

Whether you’re starting fresh or honoring decades of tradition, Miriam’s cookware offers a timeless foundation. Gifting a Small Pot to a recent graduate. Passing a well-seasoned Large Pan to the next home cook in the family. These are the kinds of gestures that are truly meaningful.

Unlike trendy gadgets or disposable kitchenware, Miriam’s pots are made to endure, not only in form, but in purpose.

Cookware with Meaning

Cooking isn’t just about the food, it’s about the hands that stirred the pot before yours. About the memories that simmer with each batch. With Miriam’s heirloom clay cookware, you’re not just making dinner, you’re making history.

Let your meals tell a story. Let your cookware carry it forward.

Honoring Fathers in the Kitchen: 3 Recipes Dad Will Love

This Father’s Day, we remember and celebrate the dads who’ve filled our homes with love, laughter, and unforgettable meals. For us at Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, this day holds deep meaning. It’s a time to reflect on God’s blessings, honor paternal love, and remember those who are no longer with us, like Sheka, beloved husband of MEC founder, Miriam. A man of quiet strength and unwavering faith, Sheka’s love for his family lives on in the traditions and recipes he loved.

This Father’s Day, we offer three heartfelt dishes, all prepared in 100% non-toxic, all-natural clay cookware, perfect for honoring the father figures in your life. Each dish is rooted in tradition, rich in flavor, and overflowing with meaning.

Classic Clay Pot Meatloaf: A Recipe for Comfort and Legacy

There’s something timeless about meatloaf. It’s hearty, familiar, and comforting. The kind of dish that brings the whole family to the table. When baked in unglazed clay, this classic meal becomes something extraordinary. Clay’s gentle, even heat preserves the juices while allowing the meat to form a perfect crust. No aluminum, no chemicals, just clean, nourishing food.

For dads who love a satisfying meal and value natural health, this meatloaf is a fitting tribute. Paired with roasted potatoes and veggies, and you have a meal steeped in homegrown tradition. For best results, use our Large pan, designed to enhance both flavor retention and moisture balance.

Read the full recipe »

Slow-Simmered Baked Beans: Tradition in Every Spoonful

There’s a reason baked beans are a staple at family gatherings, they’re warm, sweet, and deeply satisfying. This dish brings together beans, molasses, onions, and spices for a rich, comforting side that pairs beautifully with meats and breads. But what truly transforms baked beans is cooking them in Miriam’s Extra Large Pot. The porous structure of our clay pots lets moisture circulate gently, unlocking deep flavor.

Our baked beans offer a delicious reminder of how food can nurture both body and spirit. As you simmer your beans, reflect on the generations before you who cooked without metal or plastic, trusting instead, in the earth’s gifts.

Try the full recipe »

Roast Chicken & Vegetables: A Family Feast

For a show-stopping Father’s Day dinner, roast chicken and vegetables cooked in a large clay pan hits every note: comfort, flavor, and simplicity. Roasting in clay enhances everything: the vegetables caramelize naturally, and the chicken turns out tender and juicy without needing excessive oil.

We’re linking to one of our favorite go-to clay pot meals: Herb Infused Whole Roast Chicken. It’s a recipe that never fails to satisfy, perfect for family dinners or special celebrations.

Cooking with Love and Gratitude

At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we believe every meal is an opportunity to give thanks. This Father’s Day, begin your dinner with a moment of gratitude, for the food on your table, for those who gathered with you, and for the fathers and mentors who have helped shape your life.

Whether your dad is at the table or remembered in spirit, may this Sunday be a celebration of love, legacy, and the joy of real food.

The Secret to Seasoning: How Miriam’s Cookware Unlocks Real Flavor

When it comes to cooking with herbs, spices, and aromatics, most people focus on the ingredients: the freshest garlic, the most fragrant basil, or the perfect pinch of fresh cumin. But there’s a missing piece in the flavor puzzle that few talk about, what you cook in. At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we’ve found that our 100% pure clay pots don’t just preserve the integrity of your food, they amplify the flavor of every herb, every spice, and every infusion.

In this post, we’ll explore how cooking in Miriam’s non-toxic clay cookware brings out the best in herbal and spice-forward dishes. Whether you’re sautéing garlic in olive oil, slow-simmering lentils with turmeric, or sun-steeping a pot of mint tea, your Miriam’s pot becomes a quiet but powerful flavor enhancer.

Why Metal Distorts, But Clay Delivers

Metal and ceramic-coated cookware might be common, but they come with a hidden cost: they distort flavor. Their harsh heat, chemical coatings, and metallic ions can interfere with delicate nutritional compounds in herbs and spices. Garlic can burn before it blooms. Basil can lose its vital phytonutrients, and spices like cumin and coriander might taste flat instead of vibrant.

Clay nurtures flavor. MEC’s primary clay is semi-porous and breathable, allowing for gentle heat circulation and natural steam condensation. This slow, even cooking process helps your ingredients release their oils and aromas at the right time—enhancing depth and complexity without bitterness.

How Clay Elevates Herbal Dishes

Cooking with herbs in clay pots is a game changer. Here’s why:

  • Essential oils are preserved: Herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano contain volatile oils that are easily lost under high, uneven heat. Miriam’s clay pots hold onto these subtle oils and disperse them throughout the dish.
  • Natural chemical compounds preserved: The terpenes, phenols, alkaloids that contribute to their unique flavor, fragrance and health benefit are all but lost due to the harsh and damagining heat from conventional pots, on the contrary, these are preserved intact in our clay’s gentle food friendly heat.
  • No volatile chemical interference: There are no metals, glazes, or toxins to react with the herbs’ compounds, so you taste only the ingredient, in its truest form.
  • Better moisture control: Clay’s breathability allows moisture to cycle naturally within the pot, preventing dry-outs and helping herbs retain their brightness and body.

Try a simple herbed quinoa dish in the Medium Clay Pot or a garlic-infused broth in the Small Pot and notice the clarity of flavor that follows.

Garlic in Clay: Sweet, Not Bitter

Few ingredients show the difference between cookware better than garlic. In metal pots and pans, garlic goes from raw to burnt in seconds. When cooked in Miriam’s clay, garlic softens, caramelizes, and releases its sweet depth without turning bitter.

Use the Small Pan to make a garlic confit, or sauté garlic with herbs in the Large Pan as a base for soups and stews. The flavor will be warm, complex, and beautifully mellow.

Sun-Steeped Herbal Tea in a Clay Pot

One of the most beautiful ways to use Miriam’s Earthen Cookware in summer is to make sun-steeped tea. Because primary clay is naturally insulating and non-reactive, it makes an ideal vessel for steeping herbs gently over time.

To make a batch:

Add a handful of fresh mint, lemon balm, or dried chamomile to your Small Pot or Water Jar

  • Fill with water
  • Cover loosely and place in the sun for 3-5 hours
  • Strain, chill, and enjoy a naturally infused tea that tastes clean, crisp, and fully alive

Sun tea made in metal or plastic containers can pick up off-flavors or toxins. In Miriam’s clay, the tea remains pure and perfectly infused, as nature intended.

Want the full rundown? Check out our post on Herbal Teas for details.

When Flavor Speaks for Itself

One of the most common things we hear from customers is: “I didn’t know food could taste this good.” That’s the Miriam’s effect. Because our pots enhance the real flavor of ingredients, you may find yourself using less salt, less oil, and fewer additives. Clay lets herbs and spices do the talking.

It’s not just better for your body, it’s better for your tastebuds!

The Takeaway: Let Clay Do the Seasoning

When your cookware is made from the earth, it honors what the earth grows. At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we don’t add chemicals, glazes, or metals, just honest, hand-harvested primary clay that brings out the beauty in every meal.

Whether you’re building bold curries or light herbal broths, seasoning with clay will make your flavors shine.

Declare Independence from Toxic Cookware! 

What Are You Really Cooking With?

As Americans are gathering to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the freedoms we hold dear, including the freedom to choose what we put on our tables and in our bodies. At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, we believe that true independencestarts in the kitchen. This year, we’re inviting you to celebrate with more than fireworks and barbecues. Join us in declaring your independence from toxic, chemical-laden cookware and step into a cleaner, healthier way of preparing and serving food.

Most conventional cookware (even “non-stick” and ceramic-coated pans) contain glazes, metals, and synthetic chemicals that can leach into your food over time. These substances are linked to hormone disruption, immune dysfunction, cancer and other long-term health concerns.

On a day meant to honor freedom and well-being, it’s time to ask: Is your cookware truly serving you?

The Only Non-Toxic Cookware Made in the USA

Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is proudly handmade in the United States from 100% pure, primary clay. No glazes, no chemicals, no metals. Our process is intentional and meticulous, just like traditional craftsmanship should be. The result is cookware that naturally enhances flavor, preserves nutrients, and keeps toxins out of your meals.

This Independence Day, make the switch to cookware that respects your health and your values.

Clean, Cooling Dishes for Summer Celebrations

Whether you’re planning a backyard cookout or a cool indoor gathering, Miriam’s pieces like the Large Clay Griddle, Serving Bowls, and Small Pan are perfect for:

  • Grilled veggie platters
  • Fresh fruit spreads
  • Hummus and dips served in our clay bowls
  • Even watermelon slices chilled in a clay pot

Our cookware is not just safe, it’s beautiful. Every piece doubles as elegant servingware, keeping your food fresh while making your table look stunning.

Declare Your Kitchen Free

This Fourth of July, let your independence be more than symbolic. Say goodbye to hidden toxins and hello to clean, natural cooking that truly nourishes.

Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is more than a brand, it’s a movement toward health, sustainability, and freedom through food. Join the thousands who’ve made the switch.

Summer Salads Served Right: Cool Dishes, Naturally Beautiful Cookware

As summer is setting in and fresh produce takes center stage, it’s the perfect time to embrace vibrant, refreshing meals that don’t require turning on the stove. But what many home cooks don’t realize is that howyou serve your food can be just as important as what you serve. At Miriam’s Earthen Cookware, our 100% non-toxic, pure clay cookware isn’t just for cooking, it also shines as beautiful, functional servingware for cold foods.

Miriam’s pieces like the Large Pan with Lid and Large Clay Griddle elevate your summer table, especially when serving fresh salads, chilled veggie platters, and more.

Why Serve Cold Foods in Clay?

Pure Primary Clay has natural insulating properties that help food maintain its temperature longer. That means a crisp salad stays crisp, and your veggie platter won’t wilt under the summer heat. our clay is breathable and cool to the touch, making it ideal for dishes you want to keep fresh throughout your gathering. Additionally, if you can dip the pot or pan in water, or let it get wet under running water, then place food in it, it can stay cool for a very long time also keeping the food inside fresh and cool. It does this by slowing letting the water evaporate, just like our bodies cool through evaporation.

Our clay cookware is handmade from primary clay with zero toxins, metals, glazes, or enamel, so nothing unwanted touches your food. Each pot, pan, and griddle is unglazed, retaining the natural beauty of the earth and adding warmth to your table.

Cookware That Serves

Traditionally used for cooking grains, sautéing, and oven-to-table dishes, the Large Pan also happens to be a showstopper when used as a salad bowl. Its generous size and wide mouth make it ideal for tossing and serving large summer salads.

This broccoli salad nestles beautifully in the Large Pan. The earthy tones of the pan contrast perfectly with the greens and creamy dressing, offering not just function but presentation worthy of your best gatherings.

While it’s known for its performance with flatbreads, pancakes, and tortillas, the Large Griddle becomes a striking serving platter when used creatively. Lay out an assortment of fresh cut veggies, olives, nuts, cheeses, and dips for an effortless summer grazing board.

Because Miriam’s clay is naturally non-reactive, it won’t alter the taste of your cold foods or leach any chemicals. Plus, it’s a visual reminder that good food deserves good materials!

Sustainable Cookware for Every Occasion

Each Miriam’s piece is not only beautiful but made with sustainability in mind. As the only non-toxic cookware made in the USA, Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is proud to offer a clean, conscious alternative to conventional servingware and cookware. Whether you’re preparing a meal or just plating it, our clay pieces are designed to bring joy to every step.

Entertaining with Intention

Summer is about connection, color, and nourishment. Let your cookware reflect those values. Whether you’re serving a broccoli salad or arranging a rainbow of summer produce, Miriam’s handcrafted clay pieces help you do it all with elegance, sustainability, and purpose.

Ready to rethink your serving game? Explore our Large Pan and Large Griddle today.

The Rise of Non-Toxic Cookware

In recent years, nontoxic cooking has shifted from a niche lifestyle choice to a public health priority. From the kitchen tables of American families to the highest levels of government, the tide is turning toward safer, cleaner ways of preparing food.

This shift isn’t just about what’s on the plate but also about what it’s cooked in. Conventional pots and pans, often made with metals, synthetic glazes, and industrial coatings, can leach harmful substances into food, especially when exposed to high heat or acidic ingredients. Over time, these toxins accumulate in the body, contributing to long-term health risks.

Now, even policymakers are recognizing the urgency. The White House recently emphasized the dangers of toxic additives in the American food supply, highlighting their potential impact on everything from childhood development to chronic illness. Legislative proposals and FDA actions, like the recent push to remove artificial food dyes from food and medicine, are part of a growing movement to eliminate toxins wherever possible. This cultural and regulatory momentum has made nontoxic cookware more than just a trend—it’s become a necessity.

The Market’s Missing Piece

While grocery shelves are filling with organic produce, cleaner snacks, and minimally processed foods, the cookware aisle tells a different story. Many so-called “green” or “eco” options still rely on coatings, chemical bonding agents, or hybrid materials that compromise their safety. True nontoxic cookware completely  free from metals, chemicals, and glazes, is still rare.

This is where Miriam’s Earthen Cookware steps in to fill the void. Made from the purest primary clay sourced in the USA, Miriam’s pots and pans are handcrafted without additives, coatings, or synthetic materials. The result is cookware that’s not only safe but also enhances the quality and flavor of food.

The Miriam’s Difference

  • 100% Non-Toxic Clay — No glazes, no chemicals, no hidden metals.
  • Nutrient Preservation — Gentle, even heat protects vitamins, minerals, and natural flavors.
  • Alkaline Cooking Benefits — Clay naturally balances pH levels, aiding digestion and reducing acidity.
  • Natural Mineral Release — Today’s farming methods often depletes food of vital nutrients. These pots, made from pure, mineral-rich clay, restore balance by replenishing essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron present in it, during cooking.
  • Made in the USA — Sustainable, ethical production from locally sourced clay.

Cooking in Miriam’s is about more than avoiding harm, it’s about actively improving the nutritional profile of your meals.

From the Top Down: A Movement Gains Strength

With health experts, government agencies, and conscious consumers pushing for cleaner living, the demand for nontoxic cookware is growing rapidly. Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is proud to be part of this movement, offering a truly safe and effective option that aligns with the larger vision of toxin-free living.

Their mission is simple, cooking should heal, not harm. Miriam creates cookware that’s safe enough to use every day, for this generation and the next.

From the Kitchen to the Table

The timeless design of Miriam’s Earthen Cookware also makes it ideal for serving. Whether it’s a slow-simmered stew, a hearty roast, or a fresh-baked loaf of bread, Miriam’s pots retain heat beautifully and elevate the presentation at the table. They are more than cooking vessels, they’re heirlooms in the making.

As the shift toward toxin-free living accelerates, nontoxic cookware will no longer be the exception: it will be the standard. And Miriam’s Earthen Cookware is ready to lead the way.