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〰️ Fine sea salt from Wales + amazing seasonings
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If you've been into the shop at our Saltcote recently you might have noticed we've had a bit of a refit with help from the brilliant @weareterritory, and a few late nights with @smallislandbigcity and @alisonseasalt. More lovely new stock arriving all the time - come and say hello, we're open seven days a week. by @halenmon

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For the last year or so, I've been working with some of my favourite people - chefs, nature experts, photographers and writers - on this very lovely project. I'm going to say that really boring thing now: pre-orders really help a book's sales, and the nice people at Waterstone's have selected my almanac for 25% off until this Friday, so please consider buying it now if you think you might like it. You will need to enter “FEB26” at the checkout to receive 25% off RRP.

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Since medieval times, an almanac has been something that predicts, packed with planetary alignments, lucky days, and instructions for you to follow. This fits very neatly into my wish and hope to control, understand and to know what is coming around the headland.

But if we know anything about the world, and in our particular instance the great expanse of sea, the countless shipwrecks will affirm that we have no idea what's coming, almanac in hand or not.

Rather than to predict then, I have written this book to celebrate the turning of the seasons by the sea, offering ways to mark, notice and appreciate them, with a focus on Ynys Môn, the island I am from. Learn to identify seaweed, rockpool life, and seabird eggs. Cook a turbot over fire, and season it with sea salt you harvest yourself. Pick primroses, fig leaves, wild garlic spears, and discover ancient traditions that people have celebrated for millennia.

The allure of a life by the sea, of course, is also defined by our retreat from it when it's too rough, so during the months when the outdoors becomes harsher, I have shared ways to appreciate the inside too. There are classic Welsh recipes as well as simple, joyful crafts like marbling or dyeing hen’s eggs for a happy Easter table.

It is a cliche, perhaps, but it took life to bash me about a bit - the very real experiences of heartbreak, and serious illness of those close to me - before I started to really appreciate my natural surroundings. I am learning to pay attention to the joy of simple things and this book is a nod in that direction, with a reminder that it is all of our responsibility to look after the natural world.

More on all the contributors in the coming months 💕 taken in Halen Môn Sea Salt by @halenmon

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We believe salt is the most important ingredient in your kitchen. Halen Môn (literally Anglesey salt) is all about bright, clean flavour. Always harvested by hand, always rinsed in brine, always mineral-rich. When you add it to your food, you are literally tasting the pure Welsh seascape. by @halenmon

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New season is blowing in by @halenmon

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Don’t miss it 🌽 @davidhalenmon on @kiri_pritchard_mclean ‘s Farm. Kiri and her brother Ali visited Halen Môn co-founder David’s vegetable garden for some much needed wholesome permaculture inspiration. There’s a link in our bio to listen to the full series, out now on BBC iPlayer. taken in Halen Môn Sea Salt by @halenmon

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Our latest must-have sauce ✨ Sweet, sour and gently spicy with the moreish umami tang that you only get from kimchi.

The latest sauce to join our family of condiments is this funky Kimchi Ketchup. A perfectly savoury accompaniment to all your favourite things, including @annashepherdfood killer cheese toastie. We’re particularly excited to try it with our left-over turkey sandwiches over (dare we mention it) Christmas this year too... taken in Halen Môn Sea Salt by @halenmon

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Our latest ceramic jar ✨ pale green, circled with Susan Williams-Ellis’ seahorses and shells. These magical, limited-edition jars have been flying off the shelves at our Saltcote. Make sure you get yours. taken in Halen Môn Sea Salt by @halenmon

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Always surprisingly simple to make, these meringues are made even better by a swirl of our Salted Caramel Spread. With whipped cream & caramel stewed Bramley apples this is a seasonal treat of a pudding. The perfect recipe for right now, find the recipe linked up top thanks to brilliant @dixierocksfood taken in Halen Môn Sea Salt by @halenmon

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16 days ago

Tell us the Welsh rain isn't beautiful by @halenmon

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This is what one calls elite snacking. by @halenmon

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25 days ago

Rare and Forgotten: @slow_food_cymru_wales and the Ark of Taste @afoodfestival tomorrow!

Some of the most extraordinary foods in Wales are disappearing – victims of industrial agriculture, climate change, and the slow erosion of tradition. The Ark of Taste exists to save them: a global catalogue of small-scale, quality food products worth protecting, preserving and passing on.

Join Slow Food Cymru Wales to explore what’s at risk, what’s worth fighting for, and how we might keep these culinary treasures alive for future generations. In a world dominated by ultra-processed everything, this is a timely reminder of what real food can taste like. by @halenmon

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