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Natural Sea Salt
Nature's Way
Salt, in spite of the "banning" of nature's preservative, continues to be all the rage – and your choices around which salts to buy and how to use them - is still growing by the day. That’s a good thing for all of us, as well as for artisan salt-makers and traditional salt-making communities all over the world.
There are two types of natural salts – Evaporated salts and Rock salts.
Evaporated salt is salt which has precipitated out of a naturally occurring salty solution, such as an ocean or sea, a salt water spring, or a salty river or lake. The salt is “made” by evaporating excess water out of the solution until it becomes so salty that the salts literally “fall out”. Evaporation can occur outdoors or indoors, with the help of the sun or with the help of another heat or energy source.
Artisan evaporated salts are mostly made by hand, with the help of nature (sun and/or wind) or limited mechanical means. The chemical makeup of natural sea salts can range from about 83% (grey salt) to 99% sodium chloride. I call all of these salts, “sea salts”, regardless of the salt water source.
The other main category of natural salt is rock salt. Rock salt is excavated from ancient salt deposits left when the oceans receded hundreds of millions of years ago. Rock salt can range in texture and color from a pure white powder to a vibrantly colored hard marble-like rock – such as Himalayan or Bolivian Pink salt.
Sometimes people call rock salt “Jurassic World” – Salt because the salt deposits were formed so long ago. However, although my understanding of prehistoric history is limited, my recollection from when my son was into dinosaurs in pre-school is that the ancient seas receded during the Cretaceous period, not the Jurassic period – but what do I know? Mined rock salt is mostly (99+%) sodium chloride.
However there is a third type of salt that is not natural at all – manufactured or industrial salt. Industrial salt is produced by large companies – usually chemical or fertilizer companies – mostly based in China and the US. Industrial salt is 100% sodium chloride.
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Authentic English
Horseradish Sauce
A classic horseradish sauce fit to crown the King of English roasts. This is a chunky, hot and delicious horseradish condiment which is the perfect accompaniment for roast beef and surprisingly good with smoked fish too.
I like this one. This Horseradish Sauce is hot, but not so much that it is un-palatable. Add it to a roast beef sandwich or an English roast. If you want a hint of heat add a little and it’s just right!
Some horseradish is more stringy or chunky, this is a more sophisticated “spread”, a sauce. This horseradish reminds me of roast beef and yorkshire pudding when in London. It’s a great taste memory.
Though it's easy to make the basic sauce, it's much harder to create the taste one remembers. This Horseradish Sauce makes me want to have a slice of Roast Beef, potatoes and carrots! It’s the perfect year-round condiment!
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White Wine Vinegar!
One of the most flavorful white wine vinegars we've ever tasted. With a cloudy appearance reminiscent of apple cider, with a crisp bite of acidity, it unfolds into a rich and full-bodied palate with a complex balance of fruit and hints of nuttiness.
Diet Juice
It's my secret juice. I add it, liberally, to cold, cold, iced water and then I drink. It satisfies all cravings except for bacon. So, I don't keep bacon easily accessible, or cherries.
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Cooking Classes with Chef Karen - Spanish Tapas II Class
Learn the history and origins of some of the most commonly used Spanish ingredients, as you learn how to prepare a variety of classic Spanish tapas dishes using traditional Spanish ingredients. There are literally hundreds of potential tapas recipes to choose from. Chef Karen hasn't decided yet which recipes to make -- but rest assured, each and every one will be delish. So sign up now, before we sell out -- and check back later for a complete list. Or just come and be surprised!
Did you miss the very cool French confections?
They came amidst the rush of cakes and filled on the "holes". We have a few left, very special and exclusive.
It's been quiet. Well, less people than during the crazy holiday scene. Come on down for your cup of free espresso and sit and chat awhile.
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