On Jan 21, 4:50�pm, notbob > wrote:
> On 2009-01-21, Tracy > wrote:
>
> > I remember sprinkling salt on apples as a kid - but I have not done it
> > or thought about it in years. Weird how it just popped in my head like
> > that.
>
> I spent a lot of time on a ranch when I was a kid. �The ppl had two foster
> kids, my age. �We all learned to enjoy/eat the great crabapples from the big
> ol' tree out behind the big house, but Chuck, one of the foster kids loved
> the things. �He alone added a sprinkle of salt to every bite. �I tried and
> liked it, but not enough to make salt a requirement. �
>
> Salt is often used to dull sourness and enhance sweetness.

Salt enhances both; sweet n' sour cookery needs a bit of salt.

I think fresh fruit is excellent with freshly ground black pepper.