Mortar & Pestles

A mortar and pestle is a tool used to crush, grind, and mix solid substances (trituration). The pestle is a heavy bat-shaped object, the end of which is used for crushing and grinding. The mortar is a bowl, typically made of hard wood, ceramic or stone. The substance to be ground is placed in the mortar and ground, crushed or mixed with the pestle. Goodman's carries mortar and pestle sets and Mexican molcajetes made of wood, bamboo, granite, stainless steel and marble.