I am the same way. It started with one of those disposable McCormick pepper grinders and matching Sea Salt grinder. Well....it is all over with now...I have to have Sea salt and fresh ground pepper. I like the larger chunks of salt for some reason...it seems to give it a more potent taste..and takes less salt than normal salt.
I have to agree. Pre-grated cheese just doesn't taste the same, no two ways about it.
Sea Salt is healthier than regular table salt because it does not contain the artificial chemicals used in processing regular table salt. Sea salt also tastes better to me than regular table salt. I no longer have regular salt in the house only fine sea salt. If you switch from regular salt to sea salt you should purchase sea salt that is iodized (essential vitamin for the body).
I don't buy salt - haven't bought regular salt in over 30 years! It's sea salt and kosher salt.
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