There is something magical about salt. But it is a magic that is easy to overlook. In many households, salt has become so common that most people don’t recognise the remarkable properties that it possesses. By experimenting with a variety of salts we can learn just how these enticing flavours can make our food ‘sparkle.’
It is almost universally agreed that too much salt is bad for us. Any Scientist will tell you that we can’t function without salt, and let’s face it, who would want to? From unsalted chips and flavourless soups to insipid steaks, salt is a vital part of our everyday lives. Our biggest adversary is the beloved salt shaker that we are all guilty of using with abandon. By getting to know our salts, learning how to pair them with our foods in order to maximise flavour while minimising intake, we can work to becoming ‘Saltwise!’.... Read More