In this episode of Bending the Spoon, entitled All About Salt, Chef Laura talks all aspects of the fascinating and exalted staple, salt.

Bio: With over 13 years of professional cooking experience with her meal delivery and catering business and restaurant, Chef Laura founded Bonicelli Cooking Club in 2018. Chef Laura brings professional cooking techniques, knowledge, great recipes, and inspiration to home cooks and food lovers everywhere. She is known for her love, support, and advocacy for local, organic, and well-sourced food, and her expertise in navigating dietary preferences and issues. Chef Laura has a cookbook coming out in the Spring of 2023.

Timestamps

• [00:00] - Intro
• [0:51] - Salt - where it comes from - why it's important
• [05:27] - Featured ingredient
• [06:54] - Finishing salts
• [08:48] - Tip of the week
• [010:26] - How to use salt in cooking
• [13:18] - Processed foods and recommendations

Key Takeaways

• where does salt come from
• featured ingredient
• types of salt - base - finishing
• health benefits
• health issues
• salts role in flavoring food
• how to use salt
• Top Tool

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Bonicelli Cooking Club

Bonicelli YouTube

Maldon Sea Salt

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt

In the next episode of Bending the Spoon, "All About Acid", I'll continue to talk about manipulating the flavor of food. We'll explore the what, why, and how acids are used in cooking. Think - Lemon juice, vinegar, wine. I'll give you some of my favorite methods for using them and resources for buying them.