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SaltWorks, Inc. Is Grilling with Food Network Magazine

Food Network's new magazine has hit the stands-and SaltWorks, Inc.
(http://www.seasalt.com), the country's leading gourmet sea salt company, is so confident Food Network Magazine's Summer Grilling Issue will be a hit with home cooks, it has placed a two-page, inside-cover spread to showcase Artisan Gourmet Salts and introduce Fusion flavored sea salts.

With flavors like Chile Verde, Lime Fresco, Black Truffle and Thai Ginger, SaltWorks' Artisan Salt Company Fusion flavored sea salts will enhance any grilling recipe. Through SaltWorks' proprietary process, Artisan Salt Company's Fusion Sea Salts feature the fresh flavors of natural foods and spices right inside the salt crystals. It's the next generation of gourmet seasoning--and the company is pleased to introduce it to Food Network Magazine's readership.

"SaltWorks gourmet salts are a perfect fit with Food Network's new magazine and its readers," stated Mark Zoske, president of SaltWorks. "The inaugural issue is all about summer grilling. It's the right venue for us to show off our brand-new Fusion line of flavored sea salts."

Available in large national retail stores and supermarkets, Food Network Magazine will serve as a source of inspiration for readers while providing practical strategies for entertaining, cooking, and enjoying food. The network's timing couldn't be better: With no relief at the gas pumps, more people than ever are choosing to stay home this summer and enjoy time with their friends and family. For many, backyard grilling is a summer staple. But thanks in part to the popularity of Food Network and its chefs, the neighborhood barbeque has evolved beyond the old charcoal grill.

That's where Food Network Magazine's Summer Grilling Issue lends a hand. Just like Food Network's line-up of shows, the magazine is packed with advice, recipes and tips from the network's celebrity chefs. The Summer Grilling Issue will also include recipes for delicious summertime dinners and drinks, will show home cooks how to whip up the perfect burger and will take readers to Florida's South Beach, where the network's brightest stars will showcase their grilling skills. And SaltWorks is excited to be part of it, says Zoske.

"We owe a lot of our success to Food Network. Their celebrity chefs use our salt on air all the time," Zoske stated. "From the very beginning, Food Network has enlightened home chefs on the importance of using natural gourmet salts. Grilling is no exception. In fact, our all-natural smoked sea salts are a great choice for summer grilling."

About SaltWorks, Inc.
SaltWorks is America's gourmet sea salt company, offering the world's finest brands of sea salt, including Artisan Salt Company, Fusion, Le Tresor and Pure Ocean. The company stocks over two million pounds of sea salt in 60 different varieties. SaltWorks prides itself on its approach to the sea salt business, focusing on traditional harvesting methods, sustainability, natural processes and quality.
source: ereleases.com


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Black Truffle - 5.5oz
Black Truffle Sea Salt: Truffles are a genuine treasure imported from Italy. Fusion Black Truffle Salt utilizes the unique power of sea salt to intensify the aroma and complex flavors of this exquisite mushroom. Truffle salt is ideal with egg dishes, pasta, mashed potatoes, red meat... even on buttered popcorn.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Matcha (Green Tea) - 3.5oz
Matcha (Green Tea) Sea Salt: Matcha is a premium green tea powder harvested in the famous tea fields of Japan. A lengthy harvesting technique produces the gorgeous color, a high level of amino acids, and a sweet flavor. The tea leaves are stone ground to the fine powder which we use to create Fusion Matcha Salt. Matcha is renowned for its health benefits but is now making a splash in gourmet cooking world wide. Traditional uses include finishing for Asian foods such as tempura, edamame and tofu dishes. Matcha salt is perfect for lighter dishes that will allow the delicate aroma to come through. Try on scrambled eggs, steamed fish, chocolate and desserts.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Aged Balsamic - 3.5oz
Aged Balsamic Sea Salt: Revered by chefs and foodies everywhere, fusing together the rich, concentrated flavor of aged Modena balsamic vinegar with our hand harvested sea salt was a no-brainer. The result is a mouthwatering balance of sweet, sharp, spicy, and salty. Try it on a salad with fennel, herbs and tomato, any dish with ricotta cheese, or on sliced pears for a super easy delectable snack.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Lime Fresco - 3.5oz
Lime Fresco Sea Salt: The natural flavor of lime is an international favorite. Thai food, margaritas, desserts... the uses are plentiful. Lime Fresco Salt is tart without being too sour. It is refreshing and versatile. Use to rim a drink glass, sprinkle on chicken or fish before grilling or add to a crisp salad for a surprising hint of citrus.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Thai Ginger - 3.5oz
Thai Ginger Sea Salt: Combine the clean simple flavor of sea salt with fresh, juicy ginger. The ginger flavor of this Fusion variety cannot be matched by powdered or synthetic flavorings. Use on grilled veggies, Asian noodles or fish. Great for chocolatiers and pastry chefs alike.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Sun Ripened Tomato - 3.5oz
Fusion Sun Ripened Tomato Sea Salt: Take your favorite crusty sourdough bread, spread with butter and top with a pinch of Tomato Fusion Salt. What could be better or easier? The rich tomato flavor is created by a special process that actually incorporates the whole tomato. This is literally tomatoes mixed with sea salt. Great for soups and sauces, topping appetizers or mixed with herbs to create an amazing spice rub.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Soy Sauce Salt - 3.5oz
Soy Sauce Salt: Soy sauce is the best known Asian condiment, and among the most popular in the USA too. Our Fusion Soy Salt uses highly concentrated Japanese soy sauce to create a dry version of an international favorite. Great to mix with sesame seeds and sprinkle on rice dishes, or for an Ahi tuna rub. And you can't go wrong with stir fry, tofu, chicken, beef, or fish.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Spicy Curry - 3.5oz
Spicy Curry Sea Salt: Curry powder is a mix of spices. We searched for the best blend of these spices to combine with sea salt to create this unique Fusion Salt. Japanese spicy curry has a deeper more complex essence than some of its counterparts. The fragrance is heavenly and the flavor superb. Try with scrambled eggs, chicken, pasta, tofu... the possibilities abound.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Wild Porcini - 3.5oz
Wild Porcini Sea Salt: A delicious aroma of mushrooms greets you when you open a container of Wild Porcini Salt. Dried porcini mixed with sea salt has a concentrated flavor and mushroom aroma that is excellent in risotto, soups, sauces and salmon.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Chili Verde - 5.5oz
Chili Verde Sea Salt: Bite into a grain of this salt and you're in for a treat! The flavor explodes, just like you have bitten into a fresh green chili. This salt is more than simply spicy - it has a three dimensional flavor that is an unexpected surprise. This is great for Mexican dishes and seafood. How about trying a pinch of Chili Verde sea salt on a bowl of chocolate ice cream?


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Espresso Brava - 4oz
Espresso Brava Sea Salt: In Italian tradition, espresso is best enjoyed in one hot gulp. Around here, we adore the fusion of espresso with sea salt. It's not only a delicious addition to chocolates and desserts, it is also a rising star in rubs and marinades for steak, pork, or whatever you can think of! A delicious match with a cognac reduction, or anything with nutmeg, anise, vanilla, cherry, hazelnut, raspberry... The only limit for this Fusion Sea Salt is your imagination.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Szechuan Pepper - 3.5oz
Szechuan pepper Sea Salt: Szechuan (or Szechwan) pepper is actually not even a peppercorn. It is a berry from an Asian bush. Eaten alone, the Szechuan pods create a numbing sensation inside your mouth. Szechuan pepper is not as spicy hot as you may expect, it has more of a citrus, woodsy aroma. This is the smell that greets you when you open this jar of salt. Szechwan is synonymous with Chinese cooking. Mixed with salt, an entirely new seasoning is created. From the most extravagant gourmet dinners to sprinkling on top of a plate of French fries, Szechuan Pepper Salt is the missing link that your taste buds have been longing for.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Lemon Twist - 3.5oz
Lemon Twist Sea Salt: Lemon & salt go together like peanut butter & chocolate. They make a perfect flavor pair. Imagine fresh lemon, not just the oil, intermingled with a premium sea salt creating the ideal flavor combination. This is an essential salt for seafood lovers, bartenders and pastry chefs. Both kids and adults can appreciate the addition of Lemon Twist salt to their meal.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Vintage Merlot - 4oz
Vintage Merlot Sea Salt: This is where the Fusion Sea Salt dream began! The delicious final product is a wonderful addition to gravy and sauces, and its rich, deep color makes it a visually stunning finishing salt. It also serves as further proof that many great ideas form over a glass of wine.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Smoked Serrano - 3.5oz
Smoked Serrano Sea Salt: When we think of Serrano chilies most of us picture the bright green and orange peppers available fresh at your local gourmet market. The Serrano we use is different; it is left on the vine to mature until it turns scarlet red. It is then picked and slowly smoked until the flavors blossom. Smoked Serrano chilies have a spicy, lingering flavor with subtle notes of berry. Mixed with sea salt it can be used to make authentic spicy sauces. Smoked Serrano Salt pairs well with sweet fruits such as mango or pineapple for a non-traditional salsa.


Fusion Artisan Gourmet Naturally Flavored Sea Salt - Habanero Pepper Salt - 3.5oz
Habanero Sea Salt: Yeehaw! This Fusion will put a spring in your step. We use ground down high-quality, high-heat habaneros to create an intense sea salt with a kick. This is the perfect salt for anyone who likes to add a little extra punch to anything on the grill. A great match with recipes that call for lime and butter. Use sparingly!

Maple Grilling Planks

Maple Grilling Planks Set of 2
Great for grilling on gas or charcoal these all natural create a buttery-rich, nutty flavor that compliments pork, seafood & chicken. The plank is made from all natural Maple wood and contains no additional flavorings. Soak the plank, heat on an outdoor grill and cook food right atop the plank. Set of 2.

The Mushikamado Ceramic Grill.

The Mushikamado Ceramic Grill.
Inspired by the mushikamado, the ancient Japanese clay rice cooker invented 2,000 years ago to steam grains over an open fire, this is the ceramic kamado grill that retains more heat and provides greater control of temperature than typical grills. Unlike metal grills that allow heat to escape through the walls, the kamado's ceramic construction promotes radiant cooking; heat emanates from the firebox, hits the ceramic walls, and reflects back to the center of the grill, ensuring efficient use of fuel and less time waiting for steaks to cook. The 1"-thick walls create a thermos-like effect that maintains internal temperatures up to 750° F, yet keep the exterior cool to the touch. Opening the damper on the lid and the vent on the bottom of the grill increases the flow of air through the cooking vessel and raises the internal temperature (ideal for searing steaks), while constricting them lowers the internal heat to extend the life of briquettes, hardwood charcoal, or woodchips-optimal for slow cooked barbecue. The 19 1/2"-Diam. grill grate accommodates up to 12 N.Y. strip steaks or a whole turkey, and is made from 304 stainless steel that provides more durability than porcelain-coated grates. Two folding side shelves are made from naturally antimicrobial bamboo and provide 230" sq. each for food preparation or utensil storage. Spring-loaded hinges on the lid promote gentle closing of the grill, and the temperature gauge on the exterior provides precise readings. Wheeled legs ensure ease of mobility. 48" H x 24" W x 24" D. (160 lbs.)

How to Grill a Good-for-You Burger

Beef is good for you--in moderation. It's packed with protein, zinc, iron, vitamin B-12, niacin, phosphorous and selenium.

If you find hamburgers are more a staple of your diet than an occasional treat, it's time to beef up the nutritional value of those burgers. Joyce McDowell from The Ohio State University Extension offers three creative and tasty ways to do just that.

1. Buy the leanest beef you can find.
Some stores sell 95 percent lean ground beef, which can considerably lower the amount of calories and fat in the final burger. For example, a 3.5-ounce burger made from 80 percent lean ground beef has 270 calories, with 160 calories from fat. But when that same size burger is made with 97 percent lean ground beef, it contains just 170 calories, with 63 calories from fat.

When using very lean beef for your burgers:

* Cook the meat slowly at lower temperatures to keep it from drying out too much.
* Be sure the inner part of the burger reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent food-borne illnesses, such as E. coli.
* Experiment with adding egg white and breadcrumbs to the lean ground beef to better help the burger hold together on the grill. These seasonings also add flavor.

2. Watch your portion sizes.
You may be surprised to learn that women only need 5.5 ounces from the meat and bean group daily, while men need just 6.5 ounces. It's easy to eat twice that with a single burger. Begin by making a burger as you typically do and weigh it. If you just have to have a big burger, then skip meat the rest of the day.

3. Pile on healthful toppings.
Dress up that naked burger, but choose condiments that are low in fat and sugar. Skip the cheese or use a non-fat cheese. Then top your burger with lettuce or romaine and a thick slice of tomato. Be sure to choose a bun made with whole-grains.
--From the Editors at Netscape



The Gourmand's Natural 24-Inch Hardwood Grill
Described by the late James Beard as "brilliantly thought out and well-constructed," this is the natural hardwood grill with a cooking surface that can be raised or lowered 16", allowing you to begin cooking as soon as the fire is lit. Favored by Chef Beard at his summer cooking school, the grill's design is inspired by traditional grilling devices of southwest France and Turkey, as well as the grills used to prepare asado--the renowned barbecue of Argentina. A simple turn of the flywheel allows you to adjust the height of the cooking surface as the flames rise and fall, providing more control of cooking heat than gas grills. Its patented construction funnels air flow through the front of the unit and across the fire until it reaches the concave heat reflector that directs optimal heat to the grill's surface. This unique design creates high temperatures at the back of the grill (ideal for searing steaks), medium heat at the center, and low heat at the front (for gently cooking food). The grill is handmade from brushed 304-grade stainless steel (parts range from 9 to 14 gauge), and the grates and ash pans remove easily and fit in a dishwasher. A rotisserie spit allows you to cook whole game hens or chickens, wheeled legs provide mobility, and the grill requires only a minimal, 15 minute assembly. Intended for use with hardwood, the grill also accommodates charcoal. Made in the U.S. 39" H x 24" W x 19" D. (180 lbs.)

Put This on Burgers. Prevent Cancer?

Sprinkle rosemary extracts on your burger, and it can break up cancer-causing compounds that can form when the meat is cooked, especially when grilled.

Rosemary, a member of the mint family, appears to be a cancer-prevention agent, according to researchers from Kansas State University. Carcinogenic compounds known as HCAs (heterocyclic amines) form when meat is grilled. The KSU team, led by food science professor J. Scott Smith, discovered that rosemary extracts can stop HCAs cold in cooked beef patties, with a success rate that ranges from 30 percent to 100 percent. "Put a little bit on the surface," Smith advises backyard chefs. "Rosemary extracts shouldn't have much of an aroma to them. Most people don't want a rosemary-flavored burger. So if you get the extract, you don't really know it's there."

The presence of HCAs is a potential problem in cooked beef. The likelihood of their presence is influenced by cooking time and temperature. Previous studies have shown that meat products cooked below 352 degrees Fahrenheit for less than four minutes had low or undetectable levels of HCAs. The HCAs increase as temperature and cooking time increase. Although lower temperatures and shorter cooking times can reduce the risk of HCA formation, those alternatives have their own problems, including an adverse effect on taste and potentially dangerous issues with bacteria. So instead of lowering the cooking temperature, use rosemary extracts.

How does it work? Rosemary's antioxidant content--a group of phenolic compounds that includes rosmarinic acid, carnosol and carnosic acid--block the HCAs before they can form during heating.

Rosemary isn't the only spice that can reduce HCAs. Other herbs and spices that work this culinary magic for your good health are basil, mint, sage, savory, marjoram, oregano and thyme, all of which are rich in antioxidants. Marinating with any of these store shelf spices adds a healthy boost to grilling steaks, just as rubbing rosemary extracts onto burger patties is beneficial. "The industry is moving toward an extract that you can rub onto the surface, or a rub that you can mix into the powder to get better flavor to the hamburger," Smith said.

And that may not be all. Antioxidants can have other benefits besides curtailing HCAs. "There is some indication that they protect the pancreas," he explained. "If you can get that from burgers, then that's great."

--From the Editors at Netscape

Rosemary Leaf 4:1 Powdered Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis) 1 kg (2.2 lbs): Q
Sweet-smelling Rosemary is a traditional meat preservative. As Rosemary doesn't lose its flavor by long cooking, it is popular in meat dishes, soups, stews, souffles and breads.

Rosemary is used in the French herbes de Provençe and bouquet garni, and to flavor vinegar.

It is, however, quite strong, and must not be overused.

Rosemary’s traditional role in herbal medicine is confirmed by modern research. Eucalyptol (cineole) is a potent antibacterial that relaxes the lung's smooth muscles. Carnosol inhibits cancer formation.

Rosmarinic acid is only one of Rosemary's many proven antioxidants. This, of course, explains its traditional role in meat and food preservation.

'Antioxidant' also helps to explain Rosemary's traditional use for headache and depression. Rosemary's memory enhancing properties have long been appreciated. The neurotransmitter acetylcholine, an important element of memory, seems to be protected from breakdown by Rosemary.

The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Rosemary leaf for 'Internal: Dyspeptic complaints. External: Supportive therapy for rheumatic diseases, circulatory problems.'

'Daily dosage: 4 - 6 g of herb; 10 - 20 drops of essential oil;* equivalent preparations. External: 50 g of herb for one full bath; 6 - 10 percent essential oil in semi-solid and liquid preparations; equivalent preparations. Mode of Administration: Cut drug for infusions, powder, dry extracts and other galenical preparations for internal and external use.

'Actions: Experimental: Antispasmodic on gall passages and small intestines; Positive inotropic;
Increases flow through the coronary artery. In humans: Skin irritating; Stimulates increased blood supply (external use).'

*One must be careful in using essential oils – they are so concentrated that they are easy to overuse to unsafe levels.

Animal tests have demonstrated Rosemary’s ability to control spasms in the gallbladder and upper intestine, improve the flow of blood to the heart, and strengthen the action of the heart muscle. This has a toning and calming effect on the digestion, especially where psychological tension is present.

Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, stimulant. Oil of Rosemary has the carminative properties of other volatile oils and is an excellent stomachic and nervine, curing many cases of headache.'

'It is employed principally, externally, as spiritus Rosmarini, in hair-lotions, for its odour and effect in stimulating the hair-bulbs to renewed activity and preventing premature baldness.'

'An infusion of the dried plant (both leaves and flowers) combined with borax and used when cold, makes one of the best hairwashes known. It forms an effectual remedy for the prevention of scurf and dandruff.'

'The oil is also used externally as a rubefacient and is added to liniments as a fragrant stimulant. Hungary water, for outward application to renovate the vitality of paralysed limbs, was first invented for a Queen of Hungary, who was said to have been completely cured by its continued use. It was prepared by putting 1½ lb. of fresh Rosemary tops in full flower into 1 gallon of spirits of wine, this was allowed to stand for four days and then distilled. Hungary water was also considered very efficacious against gout in the hands and feet, being rubbed into them vigorously.'

'Rosemary Wine when taken in small quantities acts as a quieting cordial to a weak heart subject to palpitation, and relieves accompanying dropsy by stimulating the kidneys. It is made by chopping up sprigs of green Rosemary and pouring on them white wine, which is strained off after a few days and is then ready for use. By stimulating the brain and nervous system, it is a good remedy for headaches caused by feeble circulation.'

'The young tops, leaves and flowers can be made into an infusion, called Rosemary Tea, which, taken warm, is a good remedy for removing headache, colic, colds and nervous diseases, care being taken to prevent the escape of steam during its preparation. It will relieve nervous depression. A conserve, made by beating up the freshly gathered tops with three times their weight of sugar, is said to have the same effect.'

'A spirit of Rosemary may be used, in doses of 30 drops in water or on sugar, as an antispasmodic.'

'Rosemary and Coltsfoot leaves are considered good when rubbed together and smoked for asthma and other affections of the throat and lungs.'

'Rosemary is also one of the ingredients used in the preparation of Eau-de-Cologne.'

'Preparations: Oil, ½ to 3 drops. Spirit, B.P., 5 to 20 drops.'

King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Rosemary is stimulant, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue; seldom used in this country, except as a perfume for ointments, liniments, embrocations, etc. The oil is principally employed. Dose, internally, from 3 to 6 drops.'

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Clinical Trials

3 minutes of aromatherapy to 40 adults decreased frontal alpha and beta power, suggesting increased alertness. They also had lower anxiety scores, and were faster, but not more accurate, at completing math computations Diego 1998

Rubbing oils (thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood) into the scalp helped with alopecia for 44% of patients vs. 15% of controls in a 7 month, double blind study of 86 patients Hay 1998

Lowering of plasma levels of dienic conjugates and ketones, and activation of catalase in red cells characteristic of antioxidant effect were observed in exposure of 150 bronchitis patients to essential oils of rosemary, basil, fir, eucalyptus Siurin 1997