Rock Salt
Rock Salt has a grayish color because it retains more minerals than other salts. It is not a food-grade salt, but it is used to make hand cranked ice cream and is traditionally used as a bed on which to serve baked oysters and clams.
Toasting Sesame Seeds
I love sesame seeds. I love sesame oil. Basically, I love anything sesame.
Sesame seeds are the tiny oval seeds of a tropical herb. They have a mild, nutty flavor that is best brought out by toasting. In a small skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium-low heat 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and shake the pan often to prevent burning until the seeds are lightly browned.
Just picked up the antiques plates at the Island Flea Market yesterday afternoon. I always keep my
eye out for old plates. I usually don’t care if they match, but it is quite a bonus if they do.
