A mortar and pestle is a tried-and-true kitchen tool that’s been around for centuries—and it’s still as useful as ever today. If you’re not familiar, mortar refers to the sturdy bowl where you place ...

Simple in design yet versatile in use, the mortar and pestle is a popular piece of kitchenware that has been in existence for millennia. It allows users to grind, crush and pulverize contents, such as ...

Even with the convenience of blenders and food processors, there’s still something special about using a mortar and pestle in the kitchen. Grinding spices or other ingredients by hand brings out a ...

Demonstrates how to cure and season a new molcajete (mortar and pestle) before first use. The molcajete is carved from granite—solid and heavy—and comes in two sizes (small ~2 cups, large ~5 cups); ...

When my palate is needy, there's a pesto I love to make: a rough-textured, smoky-tasting blend of toasted pumpkin seed, garlic, olive oil and cayenne pepper. It's drier than traditional herb pestos, ...