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  • Baked French Eggs (Oeufs en Cocotte) with Brunch Salt

    These baked French eggs, also known as oeufs en cocotte, are silky, rich, and surprisingly simple. Gently baked in cream and finished with Brunch Salt, they deliver jammy yolks, tender whites, and big brunch energy in under 20 minutes.

  • How to Make Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets at Home (Healthier Version)

    Homemade chicken nuggets don’t taste like Chick-fil-A because they’re usually under-seasoned. This guide shows how to fix that with simple brining and proper salting

  • How to Properly Salt Your Food (A Simple Guide for Home Cooks)

    New to cooking and wondering how to properly salt your food? This simple guide explains when to salt, how much to use, and how to avoid bland, flat-tasting meals.

  • How to Make Brown Butter (And the Best Salt to Finish It With)

    Brown butter is simple, but finishing it well makes all the difference. This guide explains how to make brown butter properly, why salt matters most at the end, and which finishing salt best complements its nutty, toasted flavor.

  • How to Season Salmon Properly (And Why Most People Overdo It)

    Most salmon doesn’t fail in the pan. It fails at the seasoning stage. This guide breaks down why less is more when seasoning salmon, how salt and garlic behave under heat, and how to get clean, balanced flavor without overpowering the fish.

  • How to Make Your Chicken Taste Like Chick-fil-A (But Healthier)

    Chick-fil-A flavor starts with pickle brine. Learn how to recreate it at home using Dill Pickle Salt, plus a full copycat fried chicken sandwich recipe.

  • Why Chefs Don’t Cook With Table Salt (And What to Use Instead)

    Chefs rarely cook with table salt because it’s easy to overdo. Learn why crystal size matters and what salt works better for everyday cooking.

  • What Is Kosher Sea Salt? (And Why We Use It)

    Kosher sea salt describes both where salt comes from and how it’s shaped. Learn why crystal size matters, how it affects flavor, and why we use it at Summa Salts.

  • Why Popcorn Bars Are Suddenly Everywhere (And How to Build One)

    Popcorn bars are showing up everywhere—from weddings to movie nights. Learn why this simple hosting idea is taking off and how to build a popcorn bar that actually works without overcomplicating it.

  • How to Cook Thick Pork Chops in the Oven (Juicy, Not Dry)

    Thick pork chops don’t have to be dry. This simple oven method uses a light dry brine and Turkey Day Salt to deliver juicy, flavorful pork chops every time — no overthinking required.

  • We Hit 5,000 Followers — Thank You

    Almost five years in, we reached 5,000 followers. This post is a simple thank you to the community that’s supported Summa Salts from the very beginning.

  • The Perfect Gift for People Who Love Spicy Food

    The perfect gift for people who love spicy food — and already have everything. This handcrafted spicy salt gift box features real superhot peppers, fresh herbs, and coarse sea salt, slow-baked for bold flavor and usable heat. No extracts, no additives — just spice you’ll actually use.