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When did salt become so complicated? Not long ago in most American kitchens choices were limited to either Kosher or traditional table salt. Today we can identify hundreds of options from around the globe each with its own unique characteristics. To boil it all down (pun intended!) there are two key points to know when choosing salts.

How is it made?

​All salt comes from either evaporated salt water (sea salt) or it’s mined from the earth (rock salt).

Just a Pinch salts are made with flakey, pure, naturally formed sea salt crystals. Nothing is added or taken away.

How is it used?

Just a Pinch products are finishing salts, not usually for all purpose cooking.

In general, finishing salts go on rather than in foods. As Martha Stewart explains, the very large, coarse flakes add crunchy texture and adapt to the flavor of lots of kinds of food.
It doesn’t spread the saltiness across but creates little packets of flavor and texture. A nice surprise for first time tasters!

We are pleased to announce that Just a Pinch Sea Salts are now offered at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center with Taste NY. Taste NY, launched in 2013, highlights the quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages grown, produced, or processed in New York State and aims to create new opportunities for producers through events, partnerships and retail locations including regional Welcome Centers.

After pouring a morning cup of coffee, most people reach for the sugar bowl and milk or cream. The brave go without either. However, there is another common kitchen product that can be added to your coffee: salt.

Although it may seem like an unwelcome and foreign concept at first, salt is actually the perfect compliment to any coffee lover's cup of joy. Salt has the ability to cut the bitterness of coffee and "neutralize" its acidic nature. As a result, the coffee becomes smoother.

But don't limit yourself to just adding salt to regular coffee--you can also add it to espresso! Be sure to add small amounts of salt into your coffee at a time and to taste it frequently. There is a sweet spot between too much and too little salt (no pun intended). For every six tablespoons of coffee grounds, a quarter teaspoon of salt is recommended. "Just A Pinch" will do the trick!

We recommend our Just A Pinch Simply Sea Salt as the perfect partner for your next cup of coffee. Check out the following to find your preferred method of purchasing your own jar of Just A Pinch Sea Salt blends today, and then look for this delicious recipe for Sea Salt Cream Iced Coffee!

1. Order by phone: You can order any Just A Pinch products directly over the phone by calling (585)749-0430.

 

1. Order online: To order our products, please go to the Contact Us page on our website (https://www.justapinchsalt.com/contact.html).
   • Once on this page, please fill out the required fields with your name, phone number, email, and street address.
   • Next, please indicate which salt(s) you are interested in purchasing and how many jars in the appropriate field. Box sets of sea salts are also available, as are our delicious salted caramels.
   • Finally, you can leave any additional comments, questions, and/or delivery instructions in the field that is provided.
   • Hit the submit button, and you’re done! You will soon be contacted by phone or email to complete the transaction of your order.

 

1. Shop at your local retailer:
   • We are happy to partner with several local retailers in the Rochester area to provide our Just A Pinch products. You can visit the following stores to find our products and make a purchase:
     • Red Bird Market -- 130 Fairport Village Lndg, Fairport, New York 14450
     • Powers Farm Market -- 161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534
     • R’s Market -- 2294 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14618
     • Gentle’s Farm Market -- 1080 Penfield Road Rochester, NY 14625
     • The Creator’s Hands -- 1311 Mt. Hope Avenue
       Rochester, NY 14620

SEA SALT CREAM ICED COFFEEyield: 4 SERVINGS
total time: 20 MINS
 
There are a bunch of ways to get nice, cold coffee. There are an abundance of cold brew methods and devices out there now. Many of them will produce some of the tastiest cold coffee. Our go-to is to use about double the amount of coffee grinds, and then make a pot of pour-over coffee directly onto about 1 1/2 cups of ice. However, if needed, it will work just fine to save your leftover hot coffee and let it cool off completely before icing (otherwise you'll get watered down coffee).We love to use simple syrup to sweeten our chilled drinks, and it is something easy to have on hand. Just heat and dissolve together an equal amount of sugar and water. Allow to cool and store in the fridge until ready to use. However with enough stirring (or if you add the sugar while the coffee is hot) you can always just use regular sugar for this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
• 4 cups (960ml) strong coffee, cooled
• 3-6 Tablespoons (45-90g) sugar, or to taste
• Or
• 1/2-3/4 cup (120-180ml) simple syrup

Directions

1. In a bowl combine the salt and cream and whip the cream until slightly thickened and no large bubbles remain in the cream (don't whip it all the way to the soft peak stage). Set aside.
2. Sweeten the cooled coffee to taste using either sugar or simple syrup. It should be just sweet enough to balance the saltiness of the cream.
3. Pour the coffee into glasses over ice and spoon a couple large spoonfuls of the salted cream on top. Serve and stir in the cream as much or little as you like while drinking the iced coffee.

Recipe NotesNote 1: A basic simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of sugar dissolved in water. We'll usually make 1 cup sugar heated & dissolved in 1 cup of water. Let it cool before using. We usually make larger batches and keep on hand in the refrigerator.

 
Happy brewing!  
Iced coffee image By David Dewitt  https://thecozycoffee.com

Although it may seem odd to someone unaccustomed with the practice, adding salt to watermelon is a simple way to bring out more of the delicious fruit's natural flavors. Similar to the tasty pairing of salt and cucumber in baked cucumber chips, the high volume of water in watermelon is very receptive to salt. Believe it or not, adding salt to watermelon (and other fruit) helps bring out the sweetness of the flavor. 

At the height of its season, watermelons seem overabundant across farmer's markets and produce aisles in Upstate New York. The next time you're slicing up a sweet watermelon, be sure to grab "just a pinch" of our sea salt blends to top the ruby fruit! We recommend our Just A Pinch Simply Sea Salt and Just A Pinch Zesty Sea Salt, but feel free to try any of our blends and see what you like!

You can purchase our Just A Pinch Sea Salt blends through the following methods:

1. Order by phone: You can order any Just A Pinch products directly over the phone by calling (585)749-0430.

 

1. Order online: To order our products, please go to the Contact Us page on our website (https://www.justapinchsalt.com/contact.html).
   • Once on this page, please fill out the required fields with your name, phone number, email, and street address.
   • Next, please indicate which salt(s) you are interested in purchasing and how many jars in the appropriate field. Box sets of sea salts are also available, as are our delicious salted caramels.
   • Finally, you can leave any additional comments, questions, and/or delivery instructions in the field that is provided.
   • Hit the submit button, and you’re done! You will soon be contacted by phone or email to complete the transaction of your order.

 

1. Shop at your local retailer:
   • We are happy to partner with several local retailers in the Rochester area to provide our Just A Pinch products. You can visit the following stores to find our products and make a purchase:
     • Red Bird Market -- 130 Fairport Village Lndg, Fairport, New York 14450
     • Powers Farm Market -- 161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534
     • R’s Market -- 2294 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14618
     • Gentle’s Farm Market -- 1080 Penfield Road Rochester, NY 14625
     • The Creator’s Hands -- 1311 Mt. Hope Avenue
       Rochester, NY 14620

 

Have you ever wondered what Just A Pinch Sea Salt matches your personality? Is it our fiery Zesty Sea Salt blend? Or maybe our classic and elegant Simply Sea Salt blend?

Wonder no more! Now, you can take our quiz to find the perfect sea salt match for you. Check out our Buzzfeed quiz here, and be sure to share your results on Facebook and tag Just A Pinch so we can see, too!

Just A Pinch Sea Salts are good on anything, but did you know that they are the perfect compliment to Keto dishes? Our sea salts are pure and Keto-friendly, making them an easy addition to any food. Bursting with flavor, all you need is Just A Pinch atop any of your favorite Keto meals!

Gina H., a Keto dieter and happy Just A Pinch user, says, “For me, maintaining a Keto lifestyle is really about eating foods in their most natural forms. Processed foods with additives hinder weight loss, muscle building, and progress towards better overall health. Like anything, repetition gets boring!” Gina enjoys our Zesty Sea Salt on eggs and Sunny Lemon Sea Salt on chicken. “The herbal flavor on everything helps to create interest in my meals!” Gina states.  “Broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower rice all benefit from Just A Pinch.”
​
Check out the Sunny Lemon Keto-Friendly Chicken French recipe below. Don’t forget to browse our website to view our variety of sea salt flavors and order your jar of Just A Pinch Sea Salt today!
 
Sunny Lemon Keto-Friendly Chicken French
 
INGREDIENTS
·      1 1/2 pounds thin chicken breast cutlets
·      ½ cup almond flour
·      1/2 teaspoon pepper
·      3 eggs beaten
·      1/4 cup white wine 
·      2/3 cup chicken stock
·      3 cloves garlic
·      juice of 2 lemons
·      1/3 cup butter 
·      olive oil 
·      Just a Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt to taste. Use sparingly.
·      additional 2 tablespoons butter
·      lemon slices for garnish, if desired
 
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place almond flour and pepper in one bowl, beaten eggs in another.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium. Add the butter and olive oil.
3. Coat each cutlet in flour. Shake off excess.
4. Dip chicken into the egg and sauté until the chicken is cooked through.  Work in batches. Do not crowd the pan. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
5. Sauté the garlic over low heat for 1 minute.
6. Add wine to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, scraping up brown bits. Add chicken stock and lemon juice and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
7. Add the remaining butter and parsley., Return the chicken to the pan for about 2 minutes, to coat in the sauce and reheat.
8. Serve with a drizzle of the sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

We hope that you have enjoyed these delicious summer recipes using our Just A Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt! Today's final recipe features grilled asparagus. Summer-fresh vegetables might just be your new best friend on the grill, and Sunny Lemon Sea Salt is the perfect topping to make your grilled asparagus and other great veggies pop with flavor. 

Made with garlic, rosemary, and our special sea salt, Sunny Lemon is the perfect compliment to all your summer dishes! You can find today's recipe following the "How To Order" section.

How To Order
You can order Just A Pinch products through three different methods. You can learn about each method below, and then choose the way that works best for you!

1. Order by phone: You can order any Just A Pinch products directly over the phone by calling (585)749-0430.

 

1. Order online: To order our products, please go to the Contact Us page on our website.
   • Once on this page, please fill out the required fields with your name, phone number, email, and street address.
   • Next, please indicate which salt(s) you are interested in purchasing and how many jars in the appropriate field. Box sets of sea salts are also available, as are our delicious salted caramels.
   • Finally, you can leave any additional comments, questions, and/or delivery instructions in the field that is provided.
   • Hit the submit button, and you’re done! You will soon be contacted by phone or email to complete the transaction of your order.

 

1. Shop at your local retailer:
   • We are happy to partner with several local retailers in the Rochester area to provide our Just A Pinch products. You can visit the following stores to find our products and make a purchase:
     • Red Bird Market -- 130 Fairport Village Lndg, Fairport, New York 14450
     • Powers Farm Market -- 161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534
     • R’s Market -- 2294 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14618
     • Gentle’s Farm Market -- 1080 Penfield Road Rochester, NY 14625
     • The Creator’s Hands -- 1311 Mt. Hope Avenue
       Rochester, NY 14620

Sunny Lemon Grilled Asparagus
*makes four servings
           
Prep Time: 15 mins  
Cook Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 18 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Just A Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt to taste
• Fresh pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat grill for high heat.
2. Lightly coat asparagus spears with olive oil.
3. Season with Just A Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt and fresh pepper to taste.
4. Grill over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
5. Serve and enjoy!

We are excited to continue with our series of Sunny Lemon Sea Salt recipes with this second addition: Sunny Lemon Grilled Shrimp! 

Made with garlic, rosemary, and our special sea salt, Sunny Lemon is the perfect compliment to all your summer dishes! You can find today's recipe following the "How To Order" section.

How To Order
You can order Just A Pinch products through three different methods. You can learn about each method below, and then choose the way that works best for you!

1. Order by phone: You can order any Just A Pinch products directly over the phone by calling (585)749-0430.

 

1. Order online: To order our products, please go to the Contact Us page on our website.
   • Once on this page, please fill out the required fields with your name, phone number, email, and street address.
   • Next, please indicate which salt(s) you are interested in purchasing and how many jars in the appropriate field. Box sets of sea salts are also available, as are our delicious salted caramels.
   • Finally, you can leave any additional comments, questions, and/or delivery instructions in the field that is provided.
   • Hit the submit button, and you’re done! You will soon be contacted by phone or email to complete the transaction of your order.

 

1. Shop at your local retailer:
   • We are happy to partner with several local retailers in the Rochester area to provide our Just A Pinch products. You can visit the following stores to find our products and make a purchase:
     • Red Bird Market -- 130 Fairport Village Lndg, Fairport, New York 14450
     • Powers Farm Market -- 161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534
     • R’s Market -- 2294 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14618
     • Gentle’s Farm Market -- 1080 Penfield Road Rochester, NY 14625
     • The Creator’s Hands -- 1311 Mt. Hope Avenue
       Rochester, NY 14620

Sunny Lemon Grilled Shrimp
*makes four servings

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Marinating Time: 15 to 120 mins
Total Time: 30 mins to 135 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (you can either leave tails on or remove them)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• Just A Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt
• lemon wedges for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine.
2. Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
3. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. You don't want to marinate for longer than that, as the acid in the lemon juice will start to cook the shrimp.
4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.  Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
5. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Broiler directions: Preheat the broiler. Place the shrimp skewers on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and Sunny Lemon Sea Salt, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy!

As June moves into July, summertime is in full swing here in Upstate New York. Blue skies, warm sunshine, and long days make the perfect conditions for a summer barbeque! Whether you’re grilling meat, seafood, or vegetables, we have the perfect addition to your cookout: Just A Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt. Made with garlic and rosemary, this lemon sea salt tastes amazing on many dishes and is the perfect topping for anything that comes off your grill this summer.
 
To kick off the release of this exciting new flavor of Just A Pinch Sea Salt, we are providing three recipes to incorporate Sunny Lemon into any chicken, shrimp, or vegetable dish! But start slow with Sunny Lemon—like our other sea salts, it is good to be used sparingly on any food.

Today's recipe feature is Sunny Lemon Grilled Chicken! You can find the full recipe following "How To Order."

How To Order
You can order Just A Pinch products through three different methods. You can learn about each method below, and then choose the way that works best for you!

1. Order by phone: You can order any Just A Pinch products directly over the phone by calling (585)749-0430.

 

1. Order online: To order our products, please go to the Contact Us page on our website.
   • Once on this page, please fill out the required fields with your name, phone number, email, and street address.
   • Next, please indicate which salt(s) you are interested in purchasing and how many jars in the appropriate field. Box sets of sea salts are also available, as are our delicious salted caramels.
   • Finally, you can leave any additional comments, questions, and/or delivery instructions in the field that is provided.
   • Hit the submit button, and you’re done! You will soon be contacted by phone or email to complete the transaction of your order.

 

1. Shop at your local retailer:
   • We are happy to partner with several local retailers in the Rochester area to provide our Just A Pinch products. You can visit the following stores to find our products and make a purchase:
     • Red Bird Market -- 130 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, New York 14450 Laurelton63
     • Powers Farm Market -- 161 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, New York 14534
     • R’s Market -- 2294 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York 14618
     • Gentle’s Farm Market -- 1080 Penfield Road Rochester, NY 14625
     • The Creator’s Hands -- 1311 Mt. Hope Avenue
       Rochester, NY 14620

Sunny Lemon Grilled Chicken
*makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 to 12 mins
Total Time: 15 to 17 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound trimmed boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• Just A Pinch Sunny Lemon Sea Salt
• Pepper, to taste (preferably fresh ground)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat a grill to high heat. Toss the chicken breasts with the olive oil and season both sides with Sunny Lemon Sea Salt and pepper (note: use Sunny Lemon Sea Salt sparingly. Only a dash!). Grill the chicken until it is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side—internal temperature should be 165°F.
2. Cut, serve, and enjoy!