How to Buy a Mortar & Pestle

Mortar and pestles are used in many cultures to grind up spices and blend together other ingredients such as garlic and herbs. They are widely available at kitchen and home stores across the country. Use these steps to learn a little more about mortar and pestle sets and which one to buy for your kitchen.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Check out Gourmet Sleuth for the history and proper use of the mortar and pestle. It was not only created for food, but was also used by pharmacists to grind medicines.

2. Research the different types of mortar and pestle sets that are available to decide which is the best in general and which is the best for your kitchen. This will depend on what you plan on grinding. The best choices are marble and granite, as they are non-porous, keeping them more sanitary.

3. Shop online for the mortar and pestle that you have decided on. This will give you a chance to check out different companies and compare prices and quality. You can purchase online, but expect shipping prices. A great site to check out is Fante's Kitchen Wares Shop.

4. Visit your local kitchen or home store to check them out first hand and purchase the best one for your kitchen. Bed, Bath and Beyond is a great place to start if you don't have a specialty kitchen store in your area.

Tips & Warnings

• Talk with your foodie friends and see what they use to get an idea of what to look for in a great mortar and pestle set.

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Resources

• Gourmet Sleuth