Nothing beats the taste of homemade guacamole, with fresh cilantro and garlic swirled in bright green avocado. Or the smell of toasting spices, ground from whole and warming in a hot pan. The key to ...

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 ...