If anyone can claim to be the leading authority on salt, it is Mark Bitterman, and he firmly believes that natural, hand-made salts are the most basic and essential way to help your ingredients shine. In this book he offers inspiration with more than 60 recipes, including Colorado Beef Burger with Mesquite Smoked Salt, and Chilies; Truffle Salt Smashed Roasted Potatoes; and Salted Latte Ice Cream with Lemon Espresso Drizzle. Bitterman also provides a thorough overview of the many types of salt and offers guidance on how to best make use of them.