Salt

I been a chef in New York City since 1988. Although I never had the pleasure of trying All-Clad anything, almost 30 years cooking with stainless steel cookware, I know a thing or two to say the le...

This is one of my favorite salts for cooking and baking. Suddenly I cant find it at Kroger, Publix or Walmart. I finally found it on Amazon. Anybody have a clue why it's not in grocery stores?

Just saw this product from King Arthur, which they say "helps feed yeast in a rising loaf." Does anyone know if this really does make a difference in the finished loaf of bread? Thanks! http...

Is this available in a store somewhere in LA ? Help - it's too late to order online in time for holidays!

I was planning on using Alton Brown's turkey recipe this year which includes brining and then roasting. I moved my turkey today from the freezer to the fridge to defrost for a few days and noticed ...

I understand some people like/need more or less salt, but I get frustrated with recipes that only say salt "to taste." Does anyone know of basic ratios of salt when cooking for the average palette...

I have two that come to mind off hand: 1. I love to sip Worcestershire sauce. My mom really worried about that. 2. Every now and then I get a craving for a very salty glass of tomato juice.

by Mr Taster 8 years ago

Last month a friend and I attended what turned out to be a spectacular free presentation on the history of the traditional kosher dill pickle, as they were made and sold out of barrels in the Jewis...

How many of you use salt in baking cakes,cookies,etc? The last thing I want to taste in a chocolate chip cookie is salt.......yuk!!! I can taste the salt immediately when I take my first bite! Doe...

My boyfriend and I ate at the French Laundry about three weeks ago and he absolutely fell in love with the six section dish they used for serving salt. I've looked in all the usual places (Sur ...

by DockPotato 12 years ago

I don't think I've ever experienced truly wild Pacific Salmon, okay, maybe dining out, but never on our counter. Coho, Chinook and Kokanee (Pink) Salmon are readily available on the Lakes, and they...

by ninrn 6 years ago

Do you use the same rock salt for an ice cream maker as the kind that is used for de-icing roads? The label warns about impurities and says it's not for consumption. I guess it doesn't get into t...

I found out this week that the company is no longer selling their retail size canister and are discontinuing their food grade retail presence. The customer rep I talked to said to check food distri...

Making my prime rib for Christmas and was curious what the opinion is on pre-salting prime rib vs. applying the salt right before you place in the oven. Some say that applying salt too early (overn...

We are vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and had dinner at a spectacular, elegant, and expensive restaurant last evening...El Farallon. They have a wonderful champagne bar where they offer a wi...

When do you add salt to your home cooked beans? I've read that it's best to wait till they are done so that moisture uptake won't be inhibited. Any thoughts? SPencer

A couple of years ago, I bought a trio of truffle products (honey, carpaccio, and salt) from Far West Fungi on a trip to SF. I hoarded these delicacies away because they always seemed too precious ...

Mortons or Diamond Crystal? Which do you prefer and why?

by Hungry4Good 5 years ago

Does anyone know where to find this preferred Kosher salt in the N.O. area? Thanks!