Bold flavors, honest kitchen stories, and unapologetically salty recipes from a home cook who truly loves seasoning.
As the October nights grow darker, there’s a strange allure to drinks that evoke the eerie glow of a blood moon. This Halloween, I’m embracing the chaos with a vibrant, red-hued vampire punch that’s both playful and sinister. The moment I poured the deep scarlet juice into the bowl, memories […]
Most eggplant Parmesan recipes stick to the familiar, but I like to see this dish through a different lens. Imagine savoring layers of smoky, roasted eggplant infused with Italian herbs, all softened enough to melt in your mouth. This version invites you to explore textures and aromas that elevate the […]
Few desserts evoke the transitional magic of late summer and early fall quite like a warm peach crumble. There’s a whisper of nostalgia in the scent of baked peaches swirling with cinnamon, making your kitchen feel cozy and inviting. But I see it as more than just comfort food: it4s […]
Every October, I get swept up in the chaos of Halloween preparations. But this year, I wanted to make a treat that feels both nostalgic and wildly playful. Enter the Halloween Dirt Cake—an eerie, chocolatey dessert that seems almost alive with its gummy worms wriggling in the ‘dirt’. The secret […]
The voice behind Overreacting To Salt. Yes, the name usually gets a laugh. And no, I am not actually afraid of salt. In fact, understanding salt and flavor balance is what inspired this entire blog.
Overreacting To Salt is my space to talk honestly about cooking mistakes, kitchen wins, and the small details that make a big difference in flavor. I created it for home cooks who want to understand food better without feeling intimidated.
