Pepe Nero Large Granite Mortar and Pestle Set - Heavy Duty Stone Grinder Bowl, Non Slip Base (Black, 5.5")

When it comes to the culinary world, I have two true loves: guacamole and pesto. So, as a special Christmas gift to myself (because why not?), I invested in this Granite Mortar and Pestle. And boy, has it been a game-changer.The sheer number of times I've whipped up my own guacamole and pesto with this beauty is unmatched. I've created enough batches of pesto to last me for the next year – and that's saying something! But don't think it's limited to just these two delights; this Mortar and Pestle has become a versatile and cherished addition to my kitchen.Mashing avocado, garlic, and various leftover herbs is an absolute breeze with this tool. The garlic peeler is a lifesaver for effortlessly removing those pesky skins. What sets this Mortar and Pestle apart is its square shape, which adds a distinctive touch that I adore, it really helps me to grip the sides.The accompanying spatula is a handy addition, and in my household, you can never have too many spatulas. It makes transferring the goodness into a mason jar or bowl an easy task, leaving no deliciousness behind. My only wish is that the bowl were a tad larger to accommodate a whole avocado, but it still gets the job done.Having purchased this gem as a gift for others in the past, I can confidently say that everyone has been delighted with the product's performance and craftsmanship. If you're a fellow guacamole or pesto enthusiast, or just love to experiment in the kitchen, I wholeheartedly recommend this Mortar and Pestle. It's a kitchen essential that elevates your culinary adventures to the next level

Good value. Easy to use. Good quality. Good grip.

Just received my order 8/10/20, and I am amazed at how fast it came, considering I ordered it late Tuesday night (8/8/20) and received it on Thursday morning - with no special rush put on it. This item was a gift for my daughter and she was absolutely delighted with it. We are very pleased with the quality and sturdiness of the pieces. We both loved the fact that it included the garlic peeler, spatula and avocado knife/scraper. Instructions (very clear and easy to follow) were included on how to “season” the mortar, which my daimmediately did, using the ingredients and method suggested on the included care card. We had been searching for quite some time for a good quality, reasonably priced mortar and pestle set, and this granite set was a great choice for us. Nice looking and functional! Can’t wait to see if the peeler really works like in the video - but that was not in any way, the deciding factor in purchasing this item, so we are not going to put any importance on it if it doesn’t work. Bottom line is that so far, we love it! This item is as described and we highly recommend purchasing it if you are looking for a quality mortar/pestle set. While this was a gift for my daughter, I have to say that it was so much better than I expected in looks and size.

This fits in any setting, works well, I don't wash it, I was wipe it down with napkins & I add a little sea salt to it grind it & wipe it off again,... It's is as pictured, it last long,.. I've owned mines almost a year & it's still holding solid,... I definitely highly recommend,...

I like the size of the large mortar and the pestol. The tools that came with it are kind of on the cheap side, but the pistol and mortar or a good deal.

I love that it has substantial weight to it, which keeps it from sliding around as you're really going to town on whatever you're mashing. Don't let the seasoning instructions intimidate you. It's a very easy process. A major selling point to this particular model is the cutting tool. My wife seriously cut her hand while cutting open an avocado. While in the ER, the nurse said avocados are the #1 thing people hurt themselves on in the kitchen. The knife works as shown in the video. My kids love making guacamole. This knife is a safe way for them to do it, or to just to enjoy avocados in general. The little rubber spatula is a nice feature that helps make sure you get every drop of your ingredients out of the mortar. The bowl is fairly substantial in size. Enough room to mash up 3 or 4 avocados at once. The pestle has substantial weight to it as well, which makes crushing things fairly effortless. One of those kitchen items that should last forever. If you don't have a lot of storage room, it's something you wouldn't mind keeping out on your kitchen counter or on top of your bar for muddling ingredients for cocktails. Definitely a good investment.

I’m pleased with this mortar and pestle combo because of the extra utensils that accompany it. It is deceiving though in that the depicted size is larger than the actual size. It’s my first purchase and so for a starter I’m pleased. I will look for a larger one in the future.

I have had other mortar and pestle sets over the years and they have either been so large and heavy that I could not handle them or so small that I could not use them for much. This is a size that works perfectly for me. I am able to lift and move it around to use and clean. Does not take up a crazy amount of space when not in use. The spatula that comes with it is perfect for the mortar and also works great with my sour dough starter