
Most home cooks don’t need a mortar and pestle very often, if at all. Instead of purchasing a specialty item you can use a sturdy, stoneware coffee mug and a heavy glass spice bottle next time you need to grind something.

Most home cooks don’t need a mortar and pestle very often, if at all. Instead of purchasing a specialty item you can use a sturdy, stoneware coffee mug and a heavy glass spice bottle next time you need to grind something.