Before I knew a thing about food, I thought I knew everything there was to know about salt. It came in a little glass shaker in tiny granules and tasted slightly like metal. The purpose of salt was to ...

As one of the five flavor profiles that your tongue can perceive, saltiness has a big influence on the food you're trying to cook. Too little salt can leave food bland, but too much salt can leave an ...

A clear guide to understanding sea salt, kosher salt, table salt, and specialty varieties—plus when to use each for the best flavor and texture.

It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

Facebook or add one in the comments section here. This week’s question comes from Glenn: Since Mark Bitterman recently trashed kosher salt on your show, I was wondering if you have switched to a ...

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With minimalist branding and a higher price point, the salt brand is now chasing after “the aspiring home chef.” To entice new customers, Diamond Crystal recently introduced a redesigned box in a ...