Comments on: Travel Advice? A 25 Day Salt Tour of Europe

By: Alison Lea-Wilson

Alison Lea-Wilson — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:19:16 +0000

Hello Mark
So sorry to have only just seen this- we would have LOVED to have seen you on your tour if only you had deviated slightly off the European mainland path into England and then into Wales- but next time!
We are delighted that you sell our Halen Mon sea salts, although you don’t stock the organic celery or spiced we notice- fabulous with cocktails and roasted vegetables and meats…..
I have just been reading about your chocolate and salt tasting- sounds inspired and absolutely delicious.
Please do get in touch, we’d love to link to you from our website and to receive any feedback from you on our sea salts and how you and your customers enjoy them.
keep up the good work in feeding and educating people, particularly children.
Best wishes
Alison

By: millar

millar — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:25:51 +0000

I have a suggestion of what to see in Madrid: ME! …did i mention that i live here now? I know a ton of good places to eat and drink and see, and would love to show you! Do you have any plans here yet?
love, millar

By: Margie Boule

Margie Boule — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:45:55 +0000

When you’re in Casablanca, you should stop by a restaurant owned and operated by a former Portlander, Kathy Kriger. It’s called “Rick’s Cafe,” and it’s had great success. She tried to duplicate the ambience of Rick’s Cafe in the movie “Casablanca,” with pretty good success. It’s popular with government office holders as well as Westerners living in Casablanca. I wrote a column about her for The Oregonian. E-mail me if you’d like me to send you a copy. The restaurant Web site is http://www.rickscafe.ma

I look forward to reading reports of your trip. Bon Voyage!

By: David Fischer

David Fischer — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:43:14 +0000

Hi Mark,
How exciting that you will be travelling to these wonderful places. My bike trip in France & Spain took me to some of the same areas.

I was at The Meadow recently picking up finishing salts and introducing your store to my brother when I noticed your salt infused with truffle oil (?).

So I wanted to let you know about my sister, who may be a possible connection / interest for you and The Meadow on your trip to Europe.

My sister, Christine, lives in Llerida – half way between Zaragoza and Barcelona. She and her husband, Carlos, are both mycologists who do research and teach at the university in Llerida. One of their primary works is establishing sustainable practice around the raising and harvesting of truffles in Spain & Europe. They both studied here at OSU, and also have interest / projects cultivating “truffles” in Oregon and California.

I think that they may be interested in knowing of specialty markets such as yours.

In any case, as fellow epicures, I think you would all enjoy each other, so if you need any connections in Spain or would like any sort of travel or truffle advice to go with your explorations in salt, you should feel free to be in touch. I’d be happy to give you their contact info.

Be well. I hope I get to hear stories from your travels.
David