Salt is deceptive. It seems simple.

Yet it shapes our lives in countless ways.

The stamp of it’s importance lingers in language.

Salary has its origins in roman soldiers being paid in salt.

Worth his / her salt speaks to the value one brings to a job.

Salt of the earth evokes a good and honest person.

Societies flourished and fought over salt.

Food is transformed by it. Drinks are garnished by it.

Learn more:

The History and Politics of Salt – PMC

Some of our favorites:

Jacobsen Salt Co. | Harvested on the Oregon Coast

Paʻakai (Hawaiian Salt) – Hawaii Sea Grant

Natural Sea Salt Crystals – Produced in Britain | Maldon Salt