Product The ancient food preparation item is a must for every kitchen. Traditionally used for medicinal purposes, the pestle is the tool, the mortar - the bowl. They perform at their best when used together. Used for crushing whole spices, blending fresh herbs, or bruising garlic and can be used with oils to create guacamole, pesto and dressings.Often seen or mentioned in cookbooks and magazines or on television the mortar and pestle is a big part of everyday use in food preparation. Made from durable and rugged granite, this mortar and pestle has been shaped and carved into a smooth yet, robust accessory that will last many lifetimes.The contoured pestle provides excellent grip and control while making spices into powder, crushing rock salt or bruising garlic. The internal bowl is shaped to allow mortar and pestle to work in unison allowing efficient blending and grinding. This large sized mortar and pestle is perfect for use with spices and herbs as well as with oils and creating pesto and dressings. The sturdy weighted base creates stability when in use.