NYC: Caravel Gourmet French Salt Sampler -$22 A few years back -as a host' gift for the annual Thanksgiving---we brought pretty glass jars- packaged bunch of specialty salts...that was received with a verbal "thank-you" but a visual "what the heck am I going to do with this." HA. In a few years...specialty salts-fine and coarse, sourced from all over the world are so mainstream now-a stroll down any super market aisle will offer up several options... and focused retailers for gourmet types-offer up dozens of choices now-with distinct tastes and colors-nutrients+minerals. Some Highlights: France's Baleine Sea Salts -from the Mediterranean ...were the first-upscale coarse salts we remember seeing in our local grocery store... Baleine Grey Sea Salt-Fine from Guérande-convenient opening w/ multiple measuring spouts Baleine Kosher Salt-naturally crystallized...additive free sold in 33.5oz box Retro Tin- Baleine NATIERRA-tag line ...