There is so much talk about salt lately… here are the basics: Sea Salt: There are soo many different sea salts, but basically they come from a living ocean or sea, and are generally unrefined. This means they contain trace minerals from the ocean. These minerals can add some nice flavours, and the flavours vary according to where the salt comes from and what is in the water. Sometimes the water is evaporated on clay beds, which also adds some... 

Here is the first post of a series of cooking terminology postings! I thought with Christmas coming up, “brining” is a term that we are hearing a lot on T.V. – and in my kitchen! I brined my Thanksgiving turkey this year for the first time, and it was the best turkey I have ever made! I plan to brine my Christmas turkey and will most likely never skip that step again. Here is the best way to get meat that is so tender, juicy and...