
Why Every Serious Cook Needs a Mortar and Pestle (And Why Your Spice Grinder Isn’t Cutting It)
I used to think a mortar and pestle was just fancy kitchen decoration until I spent three hours trying to make Thai curry paste with my food processor. That disaster taught me why sometimes the old way is the old way for a reason. If you’re serious about flavor in your cooking, it’s time to ditch the electric grinder and discover what you’ve been missing. Here’s everything you need to know about buying and using the one kitchen tool that will actually change how your food tastes.