It's an age-old question. In the debate over when to salt a pot of water, who's right? Place your bets, and brace yourself for what you may not want to hear. Many cooks have heard that if they salt ...

Table salt, kosher salt, finishing salt: The choice can be confusing, but we offer a little explanation and advice. By Melissa Clark Reporting from Aigues-Mortes, France; Maldon, England; and Portland ...

Road-salting season is upon us. With icy roads and walkways looming throughout winter—and late fall or early spring, depending on your relationship with the La Niña vs. El Niño climate patterns—salt ...