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We have looked far and wide for a Mortar
& Pestle that we can really recommend - too often we have
found poor-quality versions that either grind themselves
as well as their contents, or stain easily and are not very
durable, or even don't grind properly! At last, however,
we have uncovered a mortar and pestle set that we are very
proud to recommend. The Mason Cash Mortar & Pestle is the
simplest and best way of grinding and crushing herbs and
spices. It is a classic design that is based on the original
high-quality models produced over 200 years ago. The first
fully vitrified ceramic Mortars and Pestles were made by
the famous English Potter Josiah Wedgwood in around 1800
to overcome the problem of acids attacking marble mortars
and the contamination of wooden ones. At the time his nephew
Ralph was Manager of the Pottery in Derbyshire where Mason
Cash now make all their Mortars & Pestles to a design very
similar to that of his uncle. Some people are surprised
that Derbyshire has a tradition of ceramic manufacture.
However potteries were founded where good clay and coal
were found and, as a result, there was once significant
pottery business in South Wales, South and West Yorkshire,
Lancashire and Scotland. In more recent years many of those
areas have lost their potteries - Mason Cash, however, continues
to make traditional products, using traditional, local materials
wherever possible. Note: Just in case you were wondering,
the Mortar is the bowl, and the pestle is the grinding tool.
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£ 34.95
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Mortar & Pestle Set
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Mortar & Pestle SIZE 2 medium |
13cm/5¼" |
£ 34.95 |
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Made from fully-vitrified ceramic,
which is fired to a temperature where all the molecules
in the clay completely fuse together, thus forming a fully
sealed non porous solid. As a result, our Mason Cash Mortar
& Pestles will not absorb flavour or stains. Since there
are wooden parts, this product is truly dishwasher safe,
and can also be used in the microwave, or even left in
the freezer. The special matt finish on the outside improves
grip in use but is still easy to clean. Also, the special
matt finish inside and on pestle enables improved crushing
and grinding. Finally, the lipped rim on the mortar makes
pouring easier, and provides a secure grip while grinding.
The medium size is highly recommended, since you will
have all the grinding power you need to make the perfect
pesto in quantities sufficient for a dinner party. Also
this size makes a very attractive feature in a kitchen.
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- Extremely long-lasting
- Fully Vitrified
Ceramic in matt finish, providing a tough, non-absorbant
surface that is resistant to grinding
- Stain-free interior that won't absorb flavour
- No wooden
parts
- Lipped
rim
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Spices were used by the Chinese as long ago as 3000 BC and
the ancient Egyptians used them for embalming while garlic
was a staple food for their slaves. Spices were even found
in Tutankhamen's tomb. The Greeks and Romans dealt with
Arab traders to acquire spices from the East and Roman cuisine
was as sophisticated as many today, using a wide variety
of herbs and spices in highly imaginative ways. The secrets
were lost in the Dark Ages only to re-emerge when the Crusaders
brought cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and coriander from Asia Minor
in the 11th Century. Because of price they were the preserve
of the wealthy throughout the Middle Ages and many of the
epic voyages of discovery in the 15th and 16th Centuries
were intended to find new routes to the Spice Islands and
the East Indies. Increasing availability and lower prices
meant herbs and spices became more commonplace, partly influenced
by the experience of Colonial living, in the 18th and 19th
Centuries which saw the development of a wide range of "new"
dishes and the introduction of highly flavoured pickles
and chutneys.
Customer Feedback:
Mortar & Pestle Size 2 - Goods received, excellent service, very many thanks - S.Westron, UK
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