I have an undeniable craving for salty sweet. It may be more intense during certain times: when I feel defined as a chauffer, when I’ve been bickering with the hub, when the days are so crammed with everyone else’s business there’s no time to breathe.
Salted caramels, a pretzel stick jammed into a pint of Sonny’s cinnamon ice cream, roasted veg tossed with maple butter and sage … Balance and centering, oddly found this weekend in Trader Joe’s Sea Salt Brownies. Not content with using a mere sprinkle of salt, these dense chocolate chunks are riddled with big, crunchy flakes of sea salt. Just when the richness is about to swing you over, a tangy cut of salt brings you back.
As I write this I’m late for the day … but whatever.
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