Everything You Wanted to Know About Salt but Were Too Afraid to Ask
I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the most important seasoning of all time. It makes things taste salty, sure, but it also makes things taste like better…
People Are Still Terrible at Creating Passwords
Bad password habits are hard to break. In the olden days of the internet, many of us got used to repeating the same, easy-to-remember password on every site, so we’d…
The Difference Between Wet Brines, Dry Brines, and Marinades (and How to Use Them)
In this week’s installation of The Grown-Up Kitchen, we’re diving into the open waters of seasoning meat. Whether you’re firing up the grill for the first time this year (or…
Season Your Food Gently With Sea Salt Spray
Photo: OlgaOzik (Shutterstock) Giant salt flakes are the cool kids of food pop culture. It makes sense, they make a great snacking salt, but they’ve managed to siphon away attention…
Three Unexpected Ways to Eat Leftover Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are safe to eat, provided you follow a few safety rules (and don’t try to eat the plastic kind). If they weren’t, my mother would be dead: When…
You Should Salt Your Cheap Candy
You may have heard that things are happening, and these things are bringing up some emotions for me. I’ve been eating my feelings over the last few days, and those…
These Salt-Crusted Potatoes Are a Salt Fiend’s Dream
Photo: Claire Lower Much like myself, potatoes are capable of taking on a lot of salt. The sharp salinity is quickly tempered by the creamy, slightly bitter potato flesh for…
Celebrity Chef Shares Tips On How To Balance Excess Salt In Dishes
For foodies or home chefs out there, cooking can be quite an immersive experience. Yes, apart from just helping you relax or serving as therapy, you get to learn a…
This Is How Much Salt You Need to Dry Brine a Turkey
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Dry brining is the simple act of sprinkling a food (usually meat) with a solute (usually salt, but sometimes a mixture of salt and sugar) to…
5 Low Sodium Alternatives To Elevate The Flavours Of Your Food
Salt is probably the most basic ingredient we need in a kitchen. It adds flavours to your food and helps elevate the overall meal experience. However, salt is super sensitive…