Salt is an essential element for all animal life, including humans, who long ago realized the naturally occuring substance was an effective preservative and flavor enhancer. In addition to the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pink Himalayan salt blocks don't come from the Himalayas and won't stay pink after they are put to their best use, grilling. Those are just two of the surprises revealed in Mark ...

1. When you first get a salt block put it on the oven while it is turned off, then set the oven to 400 degrees and then allow the block to "season" for about 1-1 ½ hours. Allow it to cool. The block ...

Many people cook with salt, adding its crystallized form to dishes in order to enhance the natural flavors of meats, vegetables and other foods. But did you know you can use it to cook on so long as ...