The First Time I Saw Them
I was at Target with my daughter when I spotted something that stopped me in my tracks: yogurt in a glazed terra cotta pot. I turned to her and said, “I’m basically getting the yogurt for free.” Because let’s be honest — I was really buying the jar. The yogurt was just the bonus snack. 💙
Most people fall for packaging because it’s pretty. But when I saw the material, I knew instantly this was different. This wasn’t plastic. This wasn’t throwaway glass. This was clay — the same kind of material kitchens have trusted for centuries.
Why Terra Cotta Is a Game-Changer
La Fermière, the French-style yogurt brand, chose natural clay pots for their premium line. These aren’t just any ceramics — they’re crafted by specialists in Spain who use lead- and cadmium-free glazes designed specifically for food safety. That means you’re holding something that’s safe, durable, and truly kitchen-grade.
Unlike plastic tubs that get tossed or recyclable glass jars that often don’t survive the recycling process, these pots are meant to be reused. They’re oven, freezer, and microwave safe (from 0°F to 480°F). In other words, you can bake in them, chill in them, and use them just like traditional cookware.
The Eco Impact
Here’s why these little jars matter:
- Natural, abundant material: Clay is one of the oldest, most abundant building materials on earth. No petrochemicals, no synthetic polymers.
- Inert and safe: Even if a pot ever ends up discarded, it doesn’t linger as microplastics — it simply weathers back into the soil, more like a stone than a synthetic.
- Energy savings through reuse: Every time you reuse one of these pots as a candle holder, snack jar, or plant starter, you’re saving the energy and resources it would take to make (or recycle) a brand-new container.
- Craft over mass production: These are made with food-safe glazes and ceramic know-how from Spain’s 3,000-year-old pottery tradition. That heritage shows in the quality — you can feel it when you pick one up.
This is why I love them: they’re not a gimmick, they’re a sustainable design choice at the source.
Reuse Ideas
Once you’ve finished the yogurt (which is delicious, by the way), the pots are just getting started. Here are some of my favorite reuse ideas:
✅ Candle jars (instant rustic charm)
✅ Mini guac/snack cups for lunch
✅ Spice jars (tall enough for cinnamon sticks)
✅ Herb or succulent planters
✅ Face cream or scrubs (especially ones that need to stay cold)
✅ Snack container for your bag
✅ Brush holder (makeup/art/toothbrush)
✅ Freezer-to-oven mini dish
Best part? The Oui glass jar lids and bamboo lids fit perfectly — no guessing, no wasted money trying random sizes.
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Oui… they fit. These are the same lids I use.
These adds a cute little decor to the lid.
Plain bamboo lids, room for creativity.
The Price Point
At $3.99 each, yes — these yogurts cost more than a plastic tub. But you’re not just buying a snack; you’re buying a forever pot. One that will outlast dozens of disposable containers, and look a lot cuter in the process.
So when you break it down, the yogurt really is the “freebie.”
FAQ: La Fermière Terra Cotta Pots
Do the terra cotta pots contain lead or harmful chemicals?
No. The pots are made with a lead-free, cadmium-free glaze developed specifically for food safety. They’re manufactured by Cermer in Spain, a company that specializes in ceramic food containers that meet international safety standards.
Are the pots food safe?
Yes. The inside is fully glazed and tested to be food-contact safe. They’re designed not just for yogurt, but for reuse in the kitchen — from the freezer to the oven.
Can you microwave or bake in them?
Absolutely. The pots are temperature-proof from 0°F to 480°F, meaning they can go from freezer ➝ oven ➝ microwave safely.
Are they recyclable?
Unlike glass, most municipalities don’t have a “ceramic recycling stream.” But the beauty of these pots is they’re made to be reused — and if they do eventually get discarded, terra cotta is inert (like stone) and will slowly weather back into the soil without creating microplastics.
Do Oui jar lids fit?
Yes! Both the flat plastic Oui lids and bamboo/wood lids fit snugly, which makes them even more versatile for reuse.
Final Thoughts
La Fermière’s terra cotta pots are the definition of a better choice:
- Beautiful design.
- Durable, natural material.
- Safe for everyday use.
- And an end-of-life story that’s kinder to the planet.
If you spot these at Target or your local grocery store, grab them. You’ll thank yourself every time you reuse that little pot — whether it’s holding your morning coffee creamer, your evening candle, or your weekend herb sprout.
Snack now. Sustainable forever. 💚
