Himalayan Salt Tapas Plates for Entertaining

Himalayan salt can be made into myriad objects, and HimalaSalt's 4x4x.5" tapas plates are by far the most gorgeous, everyday friendly piece of salt serving ware that we've yet to use.

For entertaining, the sparkly rosy, pink hues of these nicely sized tiles offer an unlimited range of presentations to impress your friends. From sushi to ice cream, these plates impart the most delicate hint of saltiness without overpowering the food - and, cleanup is a breeze.

Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth, using a scrubby if needed, to remove any dried or crusted food, then dry them off and store for the next party.

Because they're cut thin, these are not suitable for heating and grilling on. For grilling seafood, veggies, and meat, you'll want the 1.5 to 2" plates that can take the heat over and over again.

For easy, fast grilling recipes, check out the cooking videos on HimalaSalt's Youtube Channel


Watch Grilling Scallops on Himalayan Salt Slab!

RAW Chilled White Almond & Grape Gazpacho with Rosemary, Lavender & Organic Garlic HimalaSalt

This recipe is inspired by Chef Jose Andres of Jaleo, Washington DC and the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills. My version is RAW, VEGAN, AND ORGANIC.

Refreshing, light, pallet cleansing, and super nourishing, it's a great way to introduce raw vegan dishes to your family and friends.

Combine soaked, skinned almonds, garlic, water, and remaining ingredients (except olive oil and garnishes) in food processor. Puree until creamy smooth, add olive oil while blending. Season to taste and refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve in martini glass or decorative bowls. Garnish with a single chive stem and carefully split the peeled grapes 2/3 the way up the center and place on rim of glass or bowl. Drizzle a dollop of olive oil, add a pinch of organic garlic HimalaSalt, and chopped chives.

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
Ingredients

Yield: 6 servings
1 cup organic almonds, soaked, blanched, and skinned
1 ounce organic garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups spring water
4 ounces freshly pressed organic white grape juice (run through juicer or food processor)
1 1/2 ounces sherry vinegar
½ cup organic extra virgin Spanish olive oil
HimalaSalt and HimalaSalt organic white pepper, to taste
Whole organic chives for garnish
6 peeled grapes (one for each serving as garnish)

Another Un-Truth About Salt in Food. They Just Don't Get It!

In commenting on the article below, I'd like to point out that while science is spending LOTS of money experimenting with trying to "layer" high salt and low salt fractions in food (with common table salt), they are missing the boat entirely. If they simply used a high-quality, high-mineral salt, such as HimalaSalt, that the body can assimilate, unlike table salt, it would mean improved health for consumers, truthful education about the differences between and hence perils of common table salt vs. HimalaSalt. Curbing spending on wasteful studies might put $$ to feeding the hungry, tackling environmental challenges, and evolving education...?

I feel really passionate about the salt issue, not just because I have a salt company, nor because I'm a salt authority, but because I've got customers across the country using HimalaSalt that have lowered their blood pressure, have been able as Celiac's patients to finally enjoy a gluten-free delicious salt once again, and I've seen first hand how people's lives have changed for the better.

I also feel very passionate about the environment - and the 1,000+ chemicals that are used to strip table salt of its mineral base, leaving only sodium and chloride, detrimental to health in isolated form, is poisoning our air, water, and soil. Is this really what you want to feed your family? Didn't think so.

If you're ready to switch, or to just dabble, now's a good time. We are having a huge holiday sale through November with free shipping.

If you've had a life changing experience, tell me about it, I'd really like to hear from you. Melissa Kushi, Great Barrington, MA November 6, 2009

Smart salt distribution can cut salt without extra additives
By Stephen Daniells, 06-Nov-2009


Dutch scientists have developed a new technology to enable up to 25 per cent reduction of salt in food products without loss of taste or adding other additives.

Scientists at Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) in the Netherlands have developed a technique to reduce salt without adding sodium substitutes, or taste or aroma additives.

Speaking to FoodNavigator.com, Professor Rob Hamer, TIFN’s scientific director explained that the ‘smart salt distribution’ technology works by blending a high salt fraction with a low salt fraction. This creates different layers with different salt content.

“It has to do with the ability of people to measure difference rather than absolute levels,” he explained. “By varying layer thickness we could achieve the sensation of 2 per cent bread, for example, while the actual salt level is 1.5 per cent,” he said.

The patented technology is the result of new insights into how consumers perceive the salt taste, said Prof Hamer.

While the technology was initially applied to bread and bakery products, the Dutch manufacturer Vion Food Group has applied it to bacon to produce low-salt rashers, with an eye on the UK market. It could also be applied to cheese or snacks, said TIFN.

“We believe our findings represent a significant breakthrough in the battle to reduce salt intake in the general population,” says Prof Hamer.

“It is not an easy task for the food industry to reduce salt, because there is no real alternative for salt as a tastant. This new technology will enable the food industry to lower the salt content of many products,” he added.

What are Organic Heirloom Foods?

Heirloom Crop Varieties

According to Seed Savers Exchange (a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving rare plant varieties), an heirloom plant is “any garden plant that has a history of being passed down within a family.” iv While some argue that an heirloom variety must be at least 50 to 100 years old, all agree that heirloom fruits and vegetables are unique plant varieties which are genetically distinct from the commercial varieties popularized by industrial agriculture.

Sustainable farmers who grow heirloom fruits and vegetables help to preserve genetic diversity by ensuring that these unique plant varieties are not completely replaced by the few commercial varieties that are mass-produced by industrial agriculture. They also preserve delicious, unique and interesting kinds of fruits, vegetables and grains that add color and flavor to meals that everyone can enjoy.

Shade-Grown, Hand-Harvested Heirloom Pepper from the 1500s Spice Trade

HimalaSalt's Organic Heirloom Long Pepper is shade grown in Bali and hand-harvested in the monsoon forest. This uniquely shaped and flavored peppercorn has delicious notes of cardamom, nutmeg, and a hint of chocolate aroma. This highly prized heirloom is exquisite ground heavily in melted garlic butter as a dip for steamed artichokes, works beautifully to bring out flavors in fish, game, and vegetable grills, and is heavenly in the most delicate sauces, soups, stews, and for flavoring clear broth. See our mouth watering Organic Long Pepper Ice Cream recipe created by Chef Creighton Peet.

An heirloom from the 1500s spice trade, our Long pepper is sustainably grown and harvested. Our heirloom crops help to preserve the threatened regional biodiversity and traditional cultures of Indonesia, and are certified organic, kosher, and green-e.Packaged in a refillable, recyclable grinder, while 5% of profits go to the environment and source community.

Check out our HimalaSalt organic Cubeb Pepper, also a sustainably grown heirloom from the 1500s spice trade. Cubeb is traditionally used in SE Asian cuisine, however our create local chefs have used it in Ginger Cubeb Madelines, topped with ice cream, fresh fruit, or a HimalaSalted caramel drizzle (made with agave instead of sugar).

For those of you who are pepper afficianados, you'll find you can't cook the same without our complete set of 7 100% organic peppercorn grinders, pink from Brazil, freeze-dried green from India, long from Bali, cubeb from Java, Tellichery from Malibar, and white from Muntok.

The Benefits of HimalaSalt

HimalaSalt™ is the only pink Himalayan sea salt to be ethically hand harvested, Kosher Passover Certified, made by 100% Green-e Certified Renewable Wind and Solar Energy,
and 5% of the Profits go to the Environment.

Pure salt is the foundation of life, and is key to creating all major elements of the body. Today’s air, water, and soil are increasingly compromised through pollution and toxins. It’s crucial to maintain a natural alkaline condition in order to metabolize and eliminate these substances, and to enjoy the health, wellbeing, and longevity we are naturally meant to enjoy.

More and more people are finding that they feel tired, more susceptible to colds and viruses, and autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Low-level toxicity from myriad sources is challenging our natural capacity to detoxify, which in turn, weakens the body through an overly acidic condition of the blood and tissues. When this happens, a proliferation of yeast, fungus, bacteria, mold and deeper viruses move in, releasing their waste by-products into the cellular fluid which distributes it throughout the body, creating further acidification, leading to disease.

Maintaining a healthy acid-alkaline balance is crucial to wellbeing, supporting health, vitality, and restoring the body's natural ability to heal. Living a natural lifestyle and eating a whole foods diet helps reduce our exposure to toxins, revitalizes our natural energy and vitality, and is better for the planet. However, busy schedules and stressful living often leave little time to prepare the most wholesome foods. If you can relate to this, just remember that the body is mostly made of water and minerals, so while choosing the best quality ingredients you can for food, make sure you are getting pure water and pure minerals, in the form of HimalaSalt, for baseline wellness.

Using HimalaSalt, the finest of all Himalayan sea salts, helps to:

Sharpens vital brain functions, improves mental clarity

Anti-aging; rids the body of acidic wastes that cause degeneration

Peaceful, relaxed quality of energy, better moods, positive thoughts

Ease cramps, constipation, digestive disorders

Regulates and purifies critical body fluid levels

Purifying, detoxifying to the blood

Stronger libido, sexual vitality, more vigor

Essential minerals replenishes vital electrolytes

Nutrients are absorbed more efficiently by the body.

Foods cooked with HimalaSalt taste better, and their nutrients are absorbed better by the body.

It's also good for your pet.