The Salt - October 2021
WELCOME TO THE SALT - OCTOBER 2021
Spring is out in full force now and, while it has certainly been a bit wetter than we would have liked, it is lovely to have warmer temperatures, with the tantalising promise of beach days and ocean swims to come. At a chilly 14°C the sea here in Tasmania is still a bit cold to tempt us in above our ankles - but it seems to be perfect for the whales which have been spotted in our bay over the last few weeks!
At the saltworks we have been forging ahead with our expansion and now have our new crystallisation pan installed. Crystallisation is the second stage of our harvesting process, where we put the super saturated brine that our evaporator has been making, into pans to be heated very gently. This small amount of evaporation forces salt crystals to form on the surface of the brine and, when they are big enough, sink to the bottom to be collected. It is a slow process – one pan takes us a week to crystallise – but it is worth it, as this is what gives our sea salt its wonderful soft yet crunchy flakes.
This month we have been eating…. asparagus! I’m pretty sure we mention our love of asparagus here every time the season comes round, but here we go again I'm afraid 😊 We just can’t get enough of these sticks of deliciousness and often eat them straight from the steamer, doused in melted butter with a sprinkle of Tasman Sea Salt with Wakame Seaweed. For a more substantial meal, however, an asparagus risotto is perfect at this time of year - find the recipe below.
Enjoy
Alice & Chris
DID YOU KNOW?
As well as providing a natural high, there are a huge variety of benefits to cold water swimming, from boosting your immune system and improving circulation to burning calories and even reducing stress....
...no, it wasn't enough to convince Flora and Molly either!
* https://www.iprshealth.com/news/8-benefits-of-cold-water-swimming/
ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
At this time of year there is nothing better than freshly picked asparagus. Whether it's steamed asparagus on poached eggs for breakfast, or an Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata for lunch, there is no meal that it can't be incorporated into.
For a luxurious spring dinner why not try our wonderful Asparagus Risotto. Get the recipe here…