Grand Tradition II Traditional Basalt Mexican Molcajete Luis Banda A sign under the Chinese

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Grand Tradition II Traditional Basalt Mexican Molcajete Luis Banda A sign under the ChinesePrepare herbs, spices and sauces the way our ancestors did with handmade stone tools. Grupon Comonfort presents this traditional footed molcajete or stone mortar, crafted by hand from volcanic basalt. The pestle, called a tejolote, is used to grind or crush the foodstuffs in the molcajete. The molcajete can also be used as a unique serving dish for salsa or guacamole. The artisans recommend that the molcajete be 'cured' before the first use. To cure