Guide to Cooking with Stoneware

This post is sponsored by Le Creuset. Colorful, shapely, and durable, stoneware elevates everyday meals. Cooks have used it for centuries, and it still has an elemental appeal. From oven to table, it makes even the humblest casseroles feel luxurious. If you’re new to baking in stoneware, you’re in for a treat. WHAT IS STONEWARE? Stoneware is earthenware—clay—fired at a high temperature, which makes it more durable. It’s resistant to chipping and it holds heat beautifully. You’ll find stoneware in all sort of sizes, shapes, and colors. The stoneware used…

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8 Tips for Adopting (and Sticking to) a Zero Waste Lifestyle

Combine the ingenuity and convenience of Marina Qutab’s Zero Waste Kit with her waste reduction tips for a cleaner, greener New Year. Image/Alex Mortenson Ask Marina Qutab about wasteful practices and she’ll tell you that “the average American creates 4.5 pounds of waste a day, and globally the top six plastic contaminants that pollute our environment are entirely avoidable,” listing plastic bags, straws, stirrers, plastic utensils, and similar items as the main culprits. As a shining example of proactive, sustainable living herself, Qutab says she’s on a mission to change…

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