Pizza and Sun Ripened Tomato Sea Salt

This is for the times that you need to order in...

It doesn't happen often, but when it does it helps to have an extra added touch to make it special.

We have added a sprinkling of sun ripened tomato sea salt to give an extra punch of tomato and crunch of sea salt.  

Delicious!

Popcorn....An Any Time Snack

Popcorn....an ingredient that can be manipulated to any flavor you are craving!

We like to use non GMO whole kernels that we pop atop the stove in a large pot.

We add a thin layer of coconut oil to cover the entire bottom of the pot.  Add 3-4 kernels with the stove top on high.  Ajar the lid slightly to allow steam to escape.  Once all the kernels pop go ahead and add enough kernels to cover the bottom in a single layer.

As the corn is popping, keep moving the pot on the stove top to shake it up and avoid burning.  When popping slows down remove from heat and add your favorite sea salt blend!

We have used:  Sun ripened tomato, Thai ginger and Aged balsamic (separately, of course).

Skirt Steak Marinated with Espresso Brava Sea Salt

Coffee rubbed steak?  Oh yes, it has been done and it can be very unique!

There are several versions out there that pair coffee and salt to your next cut of beef.  The espresso brava is a combination of coffee and high quality sea salt.  Add a bit of sugar if you like to carmalize the crust.

We marinated our skirt steak with espresso brava sea salt and seared it on a cast iron grill atop the stove.

Espresso Brava atop Chocolate

Craving a bite of something sweet...

Ever have those moments after dinner and before bed where you need just a little something?

Pull out a square of your favorite chocolate and simply elevate it with a sprinkle of espresso brava!

Thai Ginger Green Beans

This side is made within minutes...add to your favorite main meal or add a few pieces of grilled chicken or shrimp to the mix to make it a complete meal.

The ginger in this Thai Ginger sea salt is highly evident on these fresh green beans!

Here we go...

Gather Fresh Whole Green Beans

Saute in coconut or your choice of oil

Simply Elevated Thai Ginger Green Beans 

Simply Elevated Tomato & Mozzarella

The simplicity of this dish is what makes it spectacular!  A few, fresh, whole ingredients come together in harmony with an elevated note of flavor and slight crunch.

Easy dish to put together for a side to your main meal or as an appetizer for a party.

This is going to be short....

  

Fresh Whole Tomatoes

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Just slice your tomatoes arrange on a plate.  Add thin slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.  Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.  

A couple of dots of aged balsamic vinegar....and then top off with either Aged Balsamic Sea Salt or Sun Ripened Sea Salt....we did both!

The finished dish is simple and elevated!

Simply Elevated Smoked Serrano Fritatta

Easy, Economical and Tasty Fritatta!

On those nights that you didn't pull out the meat to defrost or if you didn't have the time to pull it all together - this is your go to dish!

This dish is easy to prepare, healthy and extremely tasty!  Here we go....

                

Choose fresh whole peppers and one whole onion.  Saute in coconut oil, butter or your choice of fat.

                    

Beat a dozen eggs (pasture eggs preferably) and chop a handful of whole, fresh organic spinach.

We threw in a couple of chunks of soft brie to the egg spinach mix!

Bake in an oven at 375 F for 20 minutes or until sets. 

Easy Egg Fritatta Topped with Sauteed Peppers, Onions and Finished with Smoked Serrano Sea Salt! 

  

A Warm "Hello"...

"Bread that this house may never know hunger,

salt that life may always have flavor. "

~It's A Wonderful Life,(movie)1946

Welcome to Old City Salts of Saint Augustine, FL.  We have had this concept in our minds for some time and with passion and drive we have arrived!

Our mission is to provide high quality, gourmet blended sea salts to "simply elevate" fresh, whole, local ingredients for the home cook, as well as, gourmet chefs!

Please feel free to browse our website for detailed information on each gourmet blended sea salt and it's potential uses.  Our vision is the food and how to elevate simple ingredients.  We show you how to best use these salts to their full potential.  

Each salt has it's unique flavor and is heightened when combined with the right, simple, whole, fresh ingredient!  We are here to help guide you in exploring this amazing world of flavored salts and whole foods.

This blog will take you on a journey of "simply elevating" your next dish in a simple and enjoyable way!  

Come along with us and experience life with flavor!