"vanilla sea salt" news and stories

In May, I blogged about my discovery of Halen Mon Sea Salt with Taha Vanilla. It was great on fish, but I haven't used it much since. It's been taunting me from my spice drawer for a while, until I realized...

I had exactly one ear of corn sitting in my fridge. (Only one, because I HATE the struggle to de-corn my teeth after.) I threw it into a pot of boiling, sugared* water while I grabbed the mortar and pestle to grind some of the Halen Mon with some regular sea salt into a nice powder. When the corn was done, I pulled it out, rubbed a small bit of butter on the kernels, and then sprinkled the cob with the salt.

Sweet corn with salt that has a hint of vanilla is so very, very good. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal, and a great, quick snack on a warm day.

*Have no fear.. It was actually sugared!

When I ran across this gorgeous picture via Tastespotting, I knew there was no way I could host a backyard patio party this summer without trying this recipe that the petite pig has created - Roasted Fig with Vanilla Sea Salt and Proscuitto Bruschetta. Really, tell me your mouth isn't watering already. Though figs aren't necessarily my favorite thing in the world, I'd brave it since I'm a sucker for anything topped with Proscuitto.

This recipe also incorporates the delectable flavors of mascarpone cheese, radicchio, and balsamic vinegar - definitely something a little different to serve alongside your red, white, and blue cocktails on the 4th.

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