If you’ve been hanging out with us here at BHG for a bit—or tune into shows hosted by pros like Ina Garten or Julia Child—you’ve probably heard advice about how time is of the essence when you’re ...

Here's how to know if your salt is still fresh, or if you should shake it right into the trash. Salt is the invisible hero of the kitchen, often making the difference between a winning dish and a ...

Whether you’ve been walking icy city streets, shoveling a suburban driveway or hitting the ski slopes, there’s a good chance that some of the salt used to melt snow has gotten on your shoes and ...

“Salt is easily the most important thing chefs keep in the kitchen,” says Robert Hartman, chef de cuisine at Saint Theo’s restaurant in New York City. It helps bring out the natural flavors in food, ...