I am a huge fan of Clay pots (Ollas de Barro), like the one in the My Colombian Recipes logo. So, when I found La Chamba Colombian cookware here in the United States, I was very excited! I love cooking and serving my traditional Colombian dishes in Colombian clay cookware. These clay posts and dishes are pieces of kitchen art. You should have seen my excitement when I opened the box of clay cookware that I received from MyToque.com.
After more than four years of blogging about traditional Colombian cuisine, I thought it would be appropriate to introduce you to La Chamba Colombian Clay Cookware.
Clay cookware is a traditional and popular tool in Colombian cuisine that can be used in the oven and microwave, on the grill and stove, and as a serving dish. They are used in homes and restaurants throughout Colombia. La Chamba is clay cookware handmade in the town La Chamba, in the department of Tolima-Colombia and is one of the most popular in Colombia for its quality and beautiful design. There is a lot of hard work that goes into making each and every piece of their clay cookware. You can read La Chamba's story and learn about their products on MyToque.com.
What I love the most about Clay pots is that they retain heat very well and they are especially good for cooking beans, my grandmother always said that clay cookware gives a richer flavor to Colombian beans and soups.
La Chamba Cookware is available in the United States on Toque Blanche online here and you can also follow them on Facebook.
Garth
Hi,
Bought our La Chamba pieces years back from Williams Sonoma and used sparingly. Recently, got back into using them but noticed the black was rubbing off on a paper towel when wiping dry? Is anyone else experiencing this. Stopped issuing it immediately and no one is ill but some concern here. Done a lot of research on safe cookware and want to use clay to cook in especially for food that requires longer cooking time. Please help 🙂