Alton Brown may have his favorite salt, but there's one he think chefs should never use, even if it looks impressive. Here's why he's taken against it.

Salting a boiling pot of pasta water isn't nearly as straightforward as it sounds. To yield successful results, find out which salty flecks to avoid, here.

Black salt often gets its color from purified charcoal. Red and gray salts have traces of clay; pink salt can get its hue from algae or clay; smoking salt over an open fire turns it golden-beige.

Table salt is typically finer and dissolves faster than other salts. This is good to use when making baked goods. ... Cook With Color 12-Piece Mixing Bowls with TPR Lids ...