Mortar and Pestle is perfect for grinding and crushing all of your herbs and spices! Adding herbs and spices to your dishes improves taste, and grinding them yourself is the only way to ensure that it's healthy. Made of stone, this is a beautiful work of art in the kitchen. Due to its heavy duty construction, ideal size and deeply rounded shape, it's very effective at reducing herbs, spices and nuts to powders and pastes. Wash the mortar and pestle in warm water, using a clean dishrag and mild washing up liquid or soap. Unscented is best, because scented liquids and soaps can leave a perfume residue on the mortar and pestle that could transfer to food. Use an abrasive dish sponge to remove stuck-on food. Rinse the mortar and pestle in water immediately after use to minimize staining.