About – Macarena Crafts

About

About Chamba

La Chamba

cookware Benefits

Nontoxic

made of non-glazed clay and lead free. No chemicals used in the produc tion process. Distinctive black color added by smoke. Organic, Vegan

Healthy and tasty cooking

Does not leach toxins to food as other metal cookware does. Due to the natural properties of clay ingredients preserve their nutrients and flavors

Zero waste

100% Biodegradable. Helps to recycle our natural resour ces and keep the Earth clean and free of growing landfills.

La Chamba cookware Benefits

Due to the porosity and natural insulation propeties of clay, food cooked in clay pots normally cook slower than in conventional cookware, allowing the flavors to blend with each other, resulting in better taste.
With clay pots food retains all of its nutrients as the moisture circulates evenly during cooking, preventing the denaturing of the proteins and vitamins and keeps the levels of elements like iron, calcium and magnesium intact.
Since clay is inert, it does not interact with food in a bad way unlike metal or aluminum cookware, which react with acidic ingredients and can impart an unwanted metallic flavor with unknown health consequences.
However, clay pots do react with food but in a good way. Since they are alkaline in nature, they react with the acidic ingredients and help neutralize the acidity. This natural detoxing helps mantain your body ph level.
Yet another benefit of the slower cooking process is that foods retain more of their oils and natural moister allowing you to add less oil and fats making the food healthier.
Clay pots make great serving vessels as well making them the ultimate “in one pot cooking” for beautiful and unique table presentation.

How is La Chamba Pottery Products Made?

It is handmade with micaceous, volcanic clay found in and around the village.

Once the piece is formed and molded. it is then dried in the sun.

After the piece is dry, it is sealed with a special red clay glaze and hand burnished with small agate stones.

Next, the individual pieces are fired in traditional ovens where the smoke gives the pieces the distinctive elegant black color

Durable and versatile, these pieces are designed to go from oven to table, keeping dishes warm while serving with style. Whether you’re presenting a hearty family meal or offering appetizers at a gathering, La Chamba serveware adds a touch of authenticity and elegance to any occasion.

How to “cure” La Chamba products?

IIt is a good idea to cure the pots because of the natural porosity of clay.
Every culture that cooks with clay has its own method to cure their cookware.
The following method is the traditional way to cure clay pots in Colombia

Heat the pot slowly until its warm

Cut a ripe plantain or regular banana in half. Like a crayon or lipstick, start rubbing the plantain all over the inside surface of the pot until the inside is covered in residue

Let the pot sit for 15 to 20 mins until the residue is dry.

Wash and rinse the pot and it is ready to use

Instructions For Use

1. All La Chamba products can be used with the following:
Stovetop: gas or electric (Heat difuser recommended for electric stovetop)

Oven
Microwave
Directly on open fire

2. Once the ítem is unpacked, please wash item with a non abrasive sponge or towel to remove any dust remaining from the manufacturing process.
3. Don´t use overly scented soaps to wash the cooking pot as it can absorb the scent and transfer it to the food.
4. Don´t wash in dishwasher
5. Cure the pot as detailed above
6. Avoid schock temperatures. Increase temperature slowly and lower temperature slowly. Shock temperaturas can crack the potDurable and versatile, these pieces are designed to go from oven to table, keeping dishes warm while serving with style. Whether you’re presenting a hearty family meal or offering appetizers at a gathering, La Chamba serveware adds a touch of authenticity and elegance to any occasion.