Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce

In the central markets of Barcelona and Valencia, each on its own worth a trip to Spain, among all the fish and fresh produce and other wonders, you will come upon stalls selling locally made mortars. They are large and heavy, ceramic, and often a brilliant yellow. The pestle is of wood, about eight inches long. If you don’t already own a big mortar, or perhaps even if you do, buy at least one of these for yourself or for a friend. They