How to Care for Your Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble has been a kitchen staple for centuries and for good reason. Its smooth, cool surface is ideal for grinding spices, making fresh pestos, and crushing aromatics with ease. But marble is also more delicate than it looks. Skip the dish soap, keep acids away, and always dry it thoroughly; a few simple habits are all it takes to keep your marble mortar and pestle looking and performing beautifully for decades. Here's exactly how to do it.