I've been taught that salt is like a magnifying glass for flavor because it enhances the taste of other ingredients. But not ...

Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A World ...

Pretty much everyone eats salt, every day, and it’s different now. Yet even kosher salt’s most fervent converts may not entirely understand how it’s different. Kosher salt, like all salt ...

It is then fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies. While it's a pantry staple used for seasoning everyday dishes, its fine texture makes it ideal for baking. As the name suggests, sea salt is ...

Here is a guide to the different kinds of salt commonly called for in recipes. I mostly use table salt in my cooking, but many other bloggers and cookbook authors prefer kosher salt or suggest ...

For everyday cooking, kosher salt's large flakes make it easier to season meats and vegetables with precision. In baking, fine sea salt or table salt ensures even distribution without altering the ...