Out of the Fire, Into the Frying Pan

From rainbow-hued enameled stew pots to lightweight nonstick frying
pans, the metal and ceramic vessels we use to heat our food are
such an everyday aspect of the kitchen that they’re easy to take
for granted. But make no mistake: the invention of the pot was,
after fire, one of the most important innovations in cooking.
You’ll want to hug your favorite skillet after coming along with us
on this journey, which ranges from some of the earliest clay pots
ever found in what’s now the Sahara Desert, to the British
round-bellied cast-iron number that kickstarted the Industrial
Revolution, to a legal challenge in Ohio that raised the question
of Teflon’s health and environmental impact. Plus, can science help
us find the perfect pot or pan? Listen in to find out. Learn more
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