{"product_id":"molcajete-mortar-and-pestle","title":"Molcajete \/ Mortar and Pestle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small mortar and pestle made of volcanic stone. Requires cured-season and special care (directions are below).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 2” height, 2.25” diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRecommended for ages 2 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis tiny mortar and pestle is perfect for grinding or crushing foods like salt, grains, garlic cloves, peppercorn, etc. What a great practical life activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis activity helps indirectly prepare children for handwriting and other complex skills. As they grasp the cylinder and work to grind ingredients, they are strengthening their pencil grip, flexibility of the wrist, and overall hand strength to get the hands ready for the fluid movements of handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis Meso-American mortar and pestle is called a molcajete. A stone cylinder is used to grind ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFree salsa recipe included with purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGarlic cloves and salt can be used to season the molcajete before and between use. This seasoning process can be an activity in itself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAfter grinding garlic and salt together to form a paste, the molcajete should be rinsed and air dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhen ready to use, the molcajete will turn darker in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Pip Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48046978564354,"sku":"sku-45066209165467","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/kaesstore-store.myshopify.com\/products\/molcajete-mortar-and-pestle","provider":"Kae's Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}