With mixers, blenders and food processors found in most kitchens, the primitive mortar and pestle may seem out of place. But the Stone Age tool can't be beat when it comes to creating tasty salsas, ...

Mortar and pestle sets are an excellent kitchen tool for the budding chef or culinary aficionado in your life who wants the freshest and most aromatic spices in their recipes. Comprising a bowl and ...

This tool can be used to do a variety of things, from smashing avocados for guacamole to grinding spices to making pesto. Here, a chef on why you need one. Our editors independently select these ...

Which granite mortar and pestles are best? Fresh pesto from the garden, a simmering three-day molé, a chunky guacamole: what do these have in common? They can all be made better by using a granite ...

There are few things more delicious than a bowl of freshly made guacamole. And who doesn’t love a bright, handmade summer pesto? You could use a food processor to make these delicious items, but there ...

Meet the mortar and pestle (the bowl is the mortar, and the pestle is the club-like pounding tool). Simple? Yes. And utterly invaluable in a kitchen. Tools don’t get much more basic than a mortar and ...

It's tempting to dismiss the mortar and pestle as a tool for purists or for cooks in relentless pursuit of a challenge. But the mortar and pestle is not a romantic tool. It may be a relic of culinary ...

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Mix warm water and dish soap to create a gentle cleaning solution. Use it to scrub your mortar and pestle, then let it air dry. For tougher stains, mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Apply ...

Which marble mortar and pestle is best? You don’t have to go out to a restaurant to get the fresh, tableside guacamole that you love. With a marble mortar and pestle, this delicious snack is available ...