Wednesday, August 17, 2016

The History of Bean Pots


Bean Pots have been around since America was still called "The Colonies." In Jamestown, around 1607, Bean Pots were often seen in pioneer kitchens as large, squat, metal pots with a bale handle that allowed the pot to be hung over a fire and slow cook beans and meats all day long. 


Not long after, around the middle of the 1600's, redware was introduced in the United States and, soon to follow, redware Bean Pots began to be used in American households. Redware is also known as "terra cotta" or "earthen cookware" and is still used today to create pottery and bakeware. Terra cotta is porous, allowing the water in the clay to release slowly as steam, giving food a wonderful, thoroughly seasoned taste that only slow cooking can create.



Robinson Ransbottom Bean Pot
Starting in the 20th century, Bean Pots got more presentable in polite society and were often found on the stove tops of busy, modern age households. These Bean Pots were glazed and featured one or two integrated handles and a fitted lid. A popular style called Robinson Ransbottom (shown right) might look familiar to some. You might have seen one just like it in your mother's or grandmother's kitchen. This version is glazed but still has the unglazed clay interior. Just seeing this picture, I'm reminded of my Grandmother's kitchen with the aroma of pinto beans that had cooked all day in the seasonings only she seemed to be able to concoct. Delicious memories!

Not to be outdone, the 21st Century has its own style of Bean Pot, now safe for oven, microwave, and dishwasher. These Bean Pots have all the charm and utility of their ancestors, but with the style and flair we need in our modern kitchens. 

Celebrating Home Direct is proud to offer three styles of Bean Pots, on sale this week for the lowest price offered so far. Just $13.50 each! But, stock up now because, once these are gone, they're gone for good!

Visit our website between August 17th through the 23rd to take advantage of this special offer while they last! 





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