As Dorie Greenspan wisely said, "salt is pastry's unsung hero...a pinch is enough to balance the sugar in a tart crust, underscore the flavor in any chocolate dessert, give caramel that certain je ne sais quoi."
And oh, the sweet (and salty) places you'll go with this gift pack that Morton Salt (still my favorite salt package design!) has offered up for giveaway!
When it rains, it pours, and one lucky reader will win a big ol' parcel full of the following:
but wait, there's more! The package also comes with salt accessories, including
So what are you waiting for? Enter yourself to win this parcel of salty awesome. Simply leave a comment below saying what your favorite sweet-and-salty treat is. Chocolate-covered potato chips? Maple bacon bars? Or simply salted caramel?
One lucky winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, January 12 at noon PST. US entrants only, please. In the meantime, remember to check out Morton Salt on Facebook! Good luck!
UPDATE: THE WINNER!
We have a winner! Our winner, chosen at random, is Elo13, who favors a deliciously sweet and salty combo: "caramel ice cream with peanut butter and salt sprinkled on top. the best!"