News from the mine.

Himalayan pink salt comes from one place on earth: the Salt Range of Punjab, Pakistan. Here is how it formed, why it is pink, how it is mined, and how to tell real pink salt from fake.

How to spot a genuine Himalayan pink salt lamp, choose the right shape and size, place it safely, and keep it from "sweating" — a practical guide from Pakistan's Salt Range.

A step-by-step guide to heating, cooking on and cleaning a Himalayan pink salt block (hot plate) — plus what to cook, how to serve chilled food on salt, and why blocks crack.