Louis Lau’s mother has been using the same clay pot for years. “Everything she cooks in it tastes better than in a brand-new clay pot,” says Lau, sous-chef at the Buffet at the River Rock Casino ...

Paula Wolfert of Sonoma has been collecting clay pots for more than 50 years. Known for coaxing recipes out of grandmothers all over the Mediterranean, the cookbook author has a story to tell about ...

Editor's Note: Traditional and fusion cooking styles, regional and international ingredients and a new awareness of healthy eating are all factors contributing to an exciting time for Chinese cuisine.