Episode 3: A New Chapter in The Salt City – David Iannicello of Syracuse Salt Company

Today's episode is about something we all use every single day and almost never think twice about salt. My guest is David Iannicello founder of Syracuse Salt Company and the only artisan salt maker currently producing salt in central New York.So nearly a hundred years after the last local salt operation shut down, David brought salt making back to a city that was once known worldwide as the salt city. In this conversation, we're gonna talk about how salt shaped the history of Syracuse and how an underground aquifer, the remnants of an ancient ocean, still feeds that legacy today and what it takes to turn brine into a finished product by hand.We also explore why salt isn't just a commodity, how flavor and texture matter and what happens when you choose to build a food business slowly, thoughtfully, and in relationship with your community. If you're someone who cooks, bakes, runs a restaurant, or simply cares about where food comes from and how it's made, this episode will give you a lot to consider when you think about one of the most basic ingredients in your kitchen.Here's my conversation with David Ianello of Syracuse Salt Company.