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 ...

Here, we bring you a quick guide featuring some essential factors to consider while buying and using a mortar and pestle. Read Time: 4 min Are you using your mortar and pestle correctly? If you find ...

A mortar and pestle is a must-have tool in all kitchens. This traditional grinder has been in use since ancient times. Years back when electric grinders were not available, this simple kitchen tool ...

While there are plenty of tools that are vital to chef's in the kitchen, there's one staple item Andrew Zimmern recommends to everyone.

Many old-school kitchen gadgets and tools have been replaced with electric tools, such as swapping a whisk for a hand mixer ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Nothing beats the taste of homemade guacamole, with fresh cilantro and garlic swirled in bright green avocado. Or the smell of toasting spices, ground from whole and warming in a hot pan. The key to ...

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 ...