Another peculiar yet handy tool is the sturdy coconut grater. While anyone can opt for bags of flakes or shreds, these are often chock-full of added sugars, oils and binding agents that detract from ...

If you own a mortar and pestle, pick it up off its shelf and take a look at it: the curved lip, the deep bowl. Feel the thick, oblong weight of the pestle in your palm. More often than not, these ...

Huffing and puffing might not bring down a brick wall, but other things sure can do some damage. Here are problems to look for and ways to repair brick that is showing signs of wear and tear: A good ...

This tool can be used to do a variety of things, from smashing avocados for guacamole to grinding spices to making pesto. Here, a chef on why you need one. Our editors independently select these ...

With mixers, blenders and food processors found in most kitchens, the primitive mortar and pestle may seem out of place. But the Stone Age tool can't be beat when it comes to creating tasty salsas, ...

A mortar and pestle is a tried-and-true kitchen tool that’s been around for centuries—and it’s still as useful as ever today. If you’re not familiar, mortar refers to the sturdy bowl where you place ...

Thump, thump, thump, thump. From Oaxacan kitchens to Bangkok food stalls, from villages in Africa, India and Greece, the steady beat of the mortar and pestle is the sound of dinner under way. Wood ...