Salt of the Earth
It’s Em back with another history filled newsletter. I hope your first week of Pride has been filled with nothing but sunshine and good vibes. Let’s get into it!
Have you ever looked at a single grain of salt? Something so simple but complex is important to sustaining everyday life. Looking at this unassuming pantry staple you never would think it had such a complex history, but in reality, this necessary seasoning was the foundation of many world economies. I had the pleasure of reading Mark Kurklansky’s Salt: A World History recently and wanted to share with you how this mighty stalactite influenced culture and today’s modern food production.
