My name is Nicole and I love food!

Recently relocated to San Diego, my husband and I spent four years in Sicily, stationed at a U.S. Navy base. I have always loved to cook but the sights, sounds, and tastes of Sicily inspired me in ways I never could have imagined. Pinch My Salt is the result of those experiences.

Over the last few years, I have come to realize that creating a meal in my own kitchen is not only healthier and more economical than eating out, it’s also much more fun! Through this site I hope to share my enthusiasm for cooking and perhaps convince a few people that with fresh ingredients, a little imagination, and some good music playing in the background, anyone can cook great meals and enjoy it too!

About The Recipes

The main focus of this site is recipes. All recipes that I post have been tested by me…usually more than once. With only a few exceptions, recipes will include photographs taken by me. Several of the recipes have been created or adapted by me, some of them are from cookbooks, and some of them were found on other food sites/blogs. Recipe sources are always provided! You can find a list of all Pinch My Salt recipes, organized by category, on the Recipe List page.

About the Photos

Unless otherwise specified, all photos have been taken by me. All images and text are protected under a creative commons license. My work may not be used for commercial purposes, may not be copied, distributed or displayed without my permission, and must always be attributed to me. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Errors

I am constantly reviewing, updating and editing this site but occasionally I miss something! If you notice any typos, errors, or broken links, please contact me. Also, I am always looking for ways to improve my site and make it more user-friendly. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I would love to hear from you!