Tuolumne Terracotta Cookware

Tuolumne Terracotta Is a locally sourced, unique red earth that is first mined then sieved twice to screen out impurities of sand and quartz.

 It is then mixed and blended with other minerals, and test fired dozens of times for color and working properties.

 Then, relentless glaze testing is formulated to yield the perfect clarity and durability with non-toxic minerals.

The designing and decorating of each type of cookware is based on the "Form Follows Function" method to assure each pot is precisely made on the potter’s wheel.

 Each type of  Tuolumne Terracotta Cookware has been thoroughly tested for durability on stove top, woodstove, and with oven baking.

Preserving your Terracotta Cookware

Heat Gradually

Clay cookware is sensitive to thermal shock, so take great care to avoid sudden temperature changes or pots will break when heated. Never heat an empty clay pot or use it as a frying pan. Do not set a cold pot over high heat. Instead, use a heat diffuser to soften the heat so the pot can warm gradually and the ingredients heat at the same rate as the pot. Heat water or broth before adding midway through cooking.

Handle Lightly

To avoid accidental breakage, use wood—not metal—tools to stir food, and don't tap spoons on the sides of pots or drag pots across burners. Place a double layer of kitchen linens as a stove-side landing pad for hot pots or lids rather than setting them directly on cold countertops, and use wooden or cloth trivets in lieu of metal.

Clean Gently

Let pots cool completely before washing. To scrape off stuck-on food, soak pots in lukewarm water to soften residue and use a soft sponge to remove. If bacterial growth is of concern, dry the pots in a 200°F oven for 30 minutes before storing them in a cool, dry place.