Watching a line cook in Denver just toss a handful of salt over his shoulder taught me more about seasoning than any recipe ever did.

He said 'the air needs it too' and now I always season my station, not just the food, because it changes how everything tastes from the first second it hits the pan.

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4 Comments

jamesf293mo ago

It's about the vibe, not the waste.

lily573mo ago

Look that's just wasteful kitchen theater and it drives up costs for no real reason. Salt in the air doesn't season food, salt on the food does. All that does is make the floor slippery and waste product that someone else paid for. It's a messy habit dressed up as wisdom.

paige_owens53mo ago

Seems like a great way to waste salt and make a mess.

the_wade26d ago

Honestly, it's just salt. Not exactly a national crisis. If someone wants to toss a pinch over their shoulder for good luck, let them. The floor gets swept either way.