Guide to Salt

* It’s no secret that salt was once used as currency, which is why it’s the base of the word “salary.” Neat, huh? * Ever wonder why you see professional chefs...See more » * It’s no secret that salt was once used as currency, which is why it’s the base of the word “salary.” Neat, huh? * Ever wonder why you see professional chefs using their fingers to season foods with salt? Pinching salt is in fact a more tactile and reliable way of measuring salt intuitively rather than pouring the crystals from a box or canister. * Salt is regularly used in sweet applications to enhance flavor. Don’t believe us? Make some sparkling honey lemonade in citrus-salt rimmed glasses and you’ll become a believer. * Consider replacing iodized fine salt with a more pure coarse salt such as kosher salt. Place a small bowl of it near the stove to measure out with your fingers. You'll consume less sodium and your food will taste better. * Exotic salts like Hawaiian black and red salts get their color from the addition of ground coral, clay or lava.See less »