The original blender.
For grinding toasted whole spices, muddling a batch of chunky chickpea salad, or making guacamole, this dipped stoneware mortar and wooden pestle make any kitchen a more flavorful place. The taupe, textured American clay is dipped in a lead-free, scratch resistant white glaze, for a good grip on the outside and easy cleaning on the inside.
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Reviews for
Dipped Stoneware Mortar and Wood Pestle
Reviews for
Dipped Stoneware Mortar and Wood Pestle
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Is it a bowl or what...
The combo is not as expected. The pestle seems oversized for bowl/ mortar. Pestle diameter is a very large diameter and uncomfortable to use. The pottery bowl is attractive, materials used seem good quality.
Aesthetics over function
The item is very beautiful and the spout is a great idea. However, whenever I try to grind spices, the spices fly out everywhere and very little gets grinded. It works well when muddling soft foods (like making guacamole), but a basic spoon can get the job done for that. I did give the rating an extra star because the mortar serves great as a mixing bowl, albeit it is not it's original purpose.
A+ for shape and aesthetics
Nice and deep with a great sized pestle for making sure you can really get in there. Defiantly great for mashes!
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