Hana Hou: Crystal Harvest

In Traditions that date back further than records, Hawaiian Islanders have been producing a sea salt for eating, preserving and curing illness. This salt was given to them by the Fire goddess as a gift to feed their families. Today many families practice this tradition of combining salt with sacred Alea Clay, high in volcanic elements. They use the red salt to eat and trade fo

Fine Cooking: A Cooks Guide to Salt

Want to learn how to use salt like a pro?  Ever wondered how those elite chefs get the best taste from simple ingredients?  Well the Best of Cooking recently published an article on how to salt; from tips on when and how to salt food to the different varieties of sea salt and their best uses.