SC - CONCERNING POTAGES

[Christine A Seelye-King]

>If this were indeed done in the kitchens of the wealthy, the use of very
>large mortars and pestles would make the task simpler. Although not period
>the one at Monticello's kitchen appeared to be made from a tree log and was
>approximately 4 ft. tall. Ras

I assumed that one was for making meal out of corn or grits out of hominy.  
I didn't ask, I just assumed it was because that's what that size and type 
morter and pestle were for at other southern historical sites I've been to.

bonne


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