Fancy Salt
Who knew salt could be so pretty? When Christa of c neu photo sent me this triptych for today’s food photography special I was floored at the color and texture of these salts. Christa purchased them at Whole Foods, which is one of my favorite places to hunt for new ingredients. I just so happen to have the Sel Gris Velvet (left) and Murray River Australian Pink Flake (middle) in my cabinet, but the Cypress Mediteranean Black Lava Flakes were new to me. I can’t get over the color or the pyramid-shaped crystals. Christa recommends using the sea salt for cooking and dusting the pink and black salts over a dish just before serving. I’m tempted to try all of them sprinkled on a buttered baguette. Wouldn’t that be yummy?
February 16, 2009
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February 24th, 2009 at 1:01 pmFleur du sel and pink salt I have seen, but black lava salt? Wow! Nifty. Although I am not a big fan of Whole Foods, have to say… maybe I can find it at the Pike Place Market somewhere.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:48 pmOh how beautiful! The only “special” salt I’ve used is Alaea, Hawaiian salt. You’re making me want to branch out. I’m excited to meet you Sunday!
March 4th, 2009 at 3:38 pm