It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

Salt is a staple in every kitchen, but not all salts are created equal. Sea salt and table salt differ in how they're made, how they taste, and the minerals they contain. With rising interest in ...

Before I knew a thing about food, I thought I knew everything there was to know about salt. It came in a little glass shaker in tiny granules and tasted slightly like metal. The purpose of salt was to ...

Salt is one of the most essential ingredients in cooking. It may seem simple, but the type of salt you use can make a noticeable difference in taste, texture, and even how food is prepared. From ...

As the most basic seasoning in all foods, salt should be an ingredient that's straightforward and simple. But with all the varieties to choose from (different sizes, colors and names), it can often ...