TIP: It’s Time To Consider Less Salt

Anglesey salt, sold here under the brand name Halen Mon, is evaporated from Welsh sea water. Note that the crystals are square, not round. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE   What’s the deal with salt, and why is the government trying to limit it in prepared foods? Everyone needs to eat a certain…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Freeze-Dried Herbs In Everything

The trick to adding more flavor to everything you eat, with negligible calories—and the ability to cut back on salt—are spices and herbs. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HERBS & SPICES Spices are the dried seeds, buds, fruit or flower parts, bark or roots of plants. They are usually of tropical origin. Herbs are the leaves and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Truffle Salt

The more flecks of truffle, the tastier the salt. Black truffle salt from Fusion.   The winter truffle season is nearing its end. But if you didn’t get enough (or couldn’t afford any), there’s a way to enjoy truffle flavor all year round: truffle salt. BLACK & WHITE TRUFFLE SALT To make truffle salt, small…
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