A Love for Salt
A seasoned gift. I'm Anthony Dias Blue with the Blue Lifestyle Minute sponsored by CUISINART. Salt is so much more than a drink rimmer or a chip’s sidekick. Mark Bitterman explores the nuanced properties of this seasoning in his book Salted: A Manifesto on the World’s Most Essential Mineral. Serving as “selmelier” at Portland, Oregon’s The Meadow, a critically acclaimed artisan-product boutique, Bitterman has channeled his far-reaching knowledge into a field guide to artisan salts, including the history of salt making, a reference guide, and a compilation of specialty recipes. Salted profiles 80 varieties of salt, ranging from the fleur de sel harvested from Celtic plantations to exotic rock salts found in the Sahara. The practical application portion includes recipes for everything from mango salsa with Hawaiian black lava salt to salt crust–roasted partridge with figs and chocolate. SALTED is available in stores and online for $35, from Ten Speed Press.
I got this salt as well as couple others for my brother-in-law's first Father's Day and they were a big hit! He and my sister-in-law have been big fans of The Meadow for a long time and have gifted their salts to my husband and me in the past. Therefore, it was no surprise when I asked my SIL what he would like, these salts were top of the list. They arrived in perfect condition ready for my BIL to use as he fires up his new grill for the summer. I look forward to ordering again (but for myself this time).
Light mineral pleasant taste with a burst of the ocean
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Box had a nice array of "wacky" -- from minimally wacky (e.g., chocolate and green mango) to very wacky (e.g., kelp and everything seasoning). Recipient had a fun time tasting.
Hi Francesca, we're so glad to hear your recipient enjoyed the variety and that the tasting was fun! Thanks for sharing your experience.