Salt

Civilizations, cities, and entire economies have been built on this oldest geological commodity. Before spice routes were established, merchants traveled “salt routes” and traded and exchanged it in places where salt was scarce. Sea salt is an excellent all-purpose salt that I use extensively in my kitchen. Kosher salt is a relatively pure salt that contains no iodine or other additives. Its moderately coarse texture makes it an excellent “pinching salt” for cooking. The naturally tinted salt that has appeared on the market in recent years is most often coarse, and must be ground for use.