This potent salt is the rise of spring. The epicenter of spring herb flavor. It’s what all uprisings and awakenings are about—protecting something of the past for the future. This salt is the connecting agent between food and culture, herb and spice. With this offering, I remind what’s at stake when we don’t rise up—how powerful empires like the Achaemenids and Sassanians, known for their vast influence, rich culture, and advanced science, art, and architecture can simply disappear, and for what? This salt reminds of all the culture destroyed in my time: Iraq, Iran, Syria and so on.  This blend is armed with so much fresh dill, parsley, mint, cilantro, and edible flower petals that the salt is nearly hidden. Herbs are used in abundance to build flavor, aroma, substance and the signature Persian vibrancy. Saffron mingles with house made rice powder inspired by sabzi polo, Iran’s famous herb-streaked rice dish, traditionally served for Nowruz (New Year) and perfectly timed to spring.  This herb salt symbolizes the renewal and abundance that defines Persian culture’s embrace of spring’s awakening. It’s tied to ancient culture. It’s the most modern of my offerings.  I’ll use it on sabzi polo itself, in vibrant spring soups, scrambled eggs, and—obviously—on my sabzi khordan. Picture me jumping over the spring fire tossing it like confetti.