SMALL BACKYARD FARMERS ADD BIG TASTE TO ORYX DESERT SALT

Nina Geraghty

Posted

16/08/2023

Oryx Desert Salt is delighted to announce the launch of their brand new flavoured salt: Oryx Chilli Salt. The new flavour comes as a result of their exciting collaboration with Backyard Farms (BYF), a local, social-upliftment enterprise. BYF has created an innovative supply-chain business model, sourcing chillies from township-based, home and community gardeners, grown exclusively […]

SWEET SLEEP WITH SALT

Nina Geraghty

Posted

03/08/2023

We know sodium plays a significant role in cognitive health, and hormonal health (go here and here for more) but did you know sodium also plays a part in how well you sleep? We’ve got a great hack that can help you drift off into dreamland…but first, let’s have a quick look at some of the ways our sleep can get disturbed in the first place.

BLACK PEPPER: SUPPORTING SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN MADAGASCAR

Nina Geraghty

Posted

31/05/2023

Fragrantly pungent, strong, spicy and warming, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has been cultivated at least since 2000 BC in India and is in fact, indigenous only to Kerala, a province in southwest India.

WOMEN’S MENSTRUAL CYCLES: the role of salt

Nina Geraghty

Posted

14/04/2023

The way we experience the days leading up to and during our period, depends so much on our overall health, our circumstances, our cultural norms.

WHY DO YOU NEED ELECTROLYTES IF YOU EAT A HEALTHY DIET?

Mark Myerson

Posted

19/03/2023

When eating a clean diet that is low in sugar, refined carbs and processed food, you need electrolytes. Here's why.

SALT & HORMONAL HEALTH: the adventure into menopause

Nina Geraghty

Posted

16/03/2023

Menopause simply means to stop menstruating; yet the word is freighted with a far greater burden than it needs to carry. Western women in particular, often have a special dread for this phase of their life.

RETHINKING SALT: Four ways salt can change your mind

Nina Geraghty

Posted

23/02/2023

Are you energised and happily productive? Or are you struggling with brain fog, memory lapses and lack of focus? If so, here’s a dietary tip that could help.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HYDRATION AND BREASTFEEDING

Mark Myerson

Posted

22/02/2023

Drinking enough water is especially important during breastfeeding. And, getting sufficient sodium has surprising benefits to both mother and baby. In this blog, we unpack the science, simply and cautiously.

CAN ELECTROLYTES REDUCE HUNGER DURING A FAST?

Mark Myerson

Posted

31/01/2023

Surprising new evidence from an unlikely source shows that the more minerals you get, the less you eat overall. Our latest blog explores this fascinating “satiety effect” and shows you exactly which minerals reduce hunger most.

Roasted and Salted Almonds: The Perfect Snack

Nina Geraghty

Posted

23/11/2022

Roasted and salted almonds are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Almonds are packed with healthy nutrients and are one of the most popular nuts in the world.

Calling our Athletes! Do you know why you need salt?

Nina Geraghty

Posted

12/10/2022

Athletes need salt to stay properly hydrated because salt, or sodium, plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance. When we sweat, we lose both water and sodium, which can lead to dehydration if not replenished.

CARB-FLU: WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO BEAT IT

Mark Myerson

Posted

21/09/2022

Although exactly like influenza, the debilitating symptoms of carb-flu have nothing to do with viruses. They have a surprising origin and an easy fix. In this blog, we explain what causes carb-flu and how you can solve it.

A Short History on the Sacred Roots of Salt

Nina Geraghty

Posted

07/09/2022

Salt has been used in rituals and ceremonies for centuries, with its significance extending beyond culinary uses. Salt has a special place in spiritual practices worldwide, with many cultures associating it with protection and cleansing.

We cannot forget the PAST when we build the FUTURE

Nina Geraghty

Posted

19/08/2022

Our social investment aim is to spread our supportive net wide to contribute where we can to local communities and through encouraging care for our living earth.

TANTALISING THE TONGUE: we’re taking you on a taste adventure

Nina Geraghty

Posted

19/08/2022

Oryx Desert Salt is naturally flavorful all by itself, but that hasn’t stopped us from creating three additional vibrant taste-sensations that sing on your palate and add new dimensions to the food on your plate. SMOKE Our expertly cold-smoked salt is deliciously savory, alive with the aroma of fragrant ashy wood smoke mingled with the […]

THE SALT OF THE KALAHARI: In A Class Of Its Own

Nina Geraghty

Posted

19/08/2022

Pink Floyd and The Beatles had it. So did Apple. Nando’s has it too. These iconic b(r)ands stand out because they’ve got that quintessential something that no one else has.

A NEW Kalahari Peoples Story: Sustainability is the Heart of Contribution

Nina Geraghty

Posted

12/08/2022

Original article: !Xaus Lodge - Oryx Desert Salt supports !Xaus Lodge Community Oryx Desert Salt supports !Xaus Lodge community Transfrontier Park Destinations (TFPD) has a long-held vision of partnering with communities to commercialise their tourism assets, create sustainable job opportunities and encourage sustainable economic activity. It is with the invaluable support of homegrown, global companies that […]

The Poetry of Taste: Why It Matters Which Salt You Use

Samantha Skyring

Posted

09/06/2022

Believe it or not, it’s still a mystery to science quite how salt works to enhance flavors and make food taste better. All we really know is that salt has a greater impact on flavor than any other ingredient. Not only is our entire tongue receptive to all tastes (contrary to the false belief that […]

Salt: A Small Pinch With A Big Impact On Health

Samantha Skyring

Posted

16/05/2022

Salt is good for you. You need it – in fact, it’s essential; it’s the one food you must consume for without it, you would die. And… it’s possible you may not be consuming enough of it.

What Future Are You Buying?

Samantha Skyring

Posted

28/02/2022

Sometimes on auto-pilot (scoffing crisps watching Netflix 😊), sometimes with care and consideration (what to cook for a dinner party), sometimes with far-reaching impacts for the future (shall we get married?)

Salt Is Our Love-Crush

Samantha Skyring

Posted

14/02/2022

It’s February – the month of Love. And oh, how we loooooove salt! When it comes to food, one of our most enduring never-ending love-story has got to be with salt. Salt is our go-to significant other [...]

Raising The Bar On Bread

Samantha Skyring

Posted

25/01/2022

‘Bread is all about culture,’ says Francois Zietsman, owner of the Bread Bar at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. It’s a small retail space with a casual, relaxed feel and an air of a contemporary artisanal baking [...]

The Soul Of Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

05/11/2021

There’s a little-known story behind the Oryx Desert Salt symbol, one that’s steeped in mystery, history and myth. Oryx Desert Salt isn’t just a wonderful ingredient in your kitchen, it also has symbolic relevance that we think [...]

Sunday Times – Out of The Pan

Samantha Skyring

Posted

18/10/2021

One of the most thrilling moments in Samantha Skyring's life was seeing salt crystals form in front of her eyes. Some of us might equate that with watching paint dry, but to understand her excitement you have to go back [...]

Giving Back Through Buying In

Samantha Skyring

Posted

11/10/2021

What are you really buying into when you purchase Oryx Desert Salt? The story behind our brand extends beyond just the narrative about the product, to include the social impact producing our salt [...]

The Desert Salt Journey: One Woman's Encounter With The Oryx

Samantha Skyring

Posted

04/10/2021

20 years ago, Samantha Skyring, CEO and founder of Oryx Desert Salt, decided to walk 120km through the Namib Desert for 7 days to the Skeleton Coast. Little did she know that this adventure would lead her to the creation of Oryx Desert Salt.

Every Day Is Earth Day

Samantha Skyring

Posted

17/09/2021

The earth we live on is there for us every single day. No exceptions. She provides us with resources, fuel, power, food, shelter, clothes, the air we breathe, the water we drink – everything we need to live – and not just live, but thrive! Not only does the Earth provide for our physical needs, […]

Health Benefits Of Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

10/09/2021

It’s not surprising we’re so confused about salt. On one hand we’re told that too much salt is bad for our health, it leads to water retention, hypertension and increases our risk for premature death. On the other hand, we’re told that salt is vital to good health and without it we would die [...]

Bringing The Heart Of The Kalahari To The USA

Samantha Skyring

Posted

02/09/2021

After many years of growing the brand locally and internationally, in October 2021, Oryx Desert Salt will be one of the few South African brands to land on Whole Foods Market shelves in the USA. Whole Foods’ customers look for [...]

Water & Salt: Essentials For Life

Samantha Skyring

Posted

21/05/2021

This month we’re celebrating World Water day – the vital precious substance that is essential for life. But did you know that salt is equally essential to life as is water? In fact, water and salt work synergistically together to create a state of balanced health in your body. Water delivers nutrients to the cells […]

How !Xaus Lodge Began

Samantha Skyring

Posted

22/03/2021

In May 2002 the *Khomani San and Mier communities reached an historic land settlement agreement with the government of South Africa and South African National Parks (SANParks) which restored a large tract of land to the communities that had once roamed or farmed this area [...]

7 Hidden Non-Vegan Ingredients: Read The Label!

Samantha Skyring

Posted

30/10/2020

November 1st is world vegan day and did you know that according to google trends, South Africa ranks among the world’s top 25 nations where veganism is most popular? In fact, these days the interest in veganism in [...]

Please Pass The Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

04/10/2020

We’re hardwired to crave salt for one reason only – we need it to survive. It’s an essential nutrient and we need it for regulating fluids in our bodies, blood pressure and for creating nerve impulses. However, adding salt to your food does a whole lot more than [...]

Buy Local, Support Local So Our Heritage Flourishes

Samantha Skyring

Posted

06/09/2020

Heritage Day as we know it was established in 1995 after the first free elections and the beginning of a true democracy in our beautiful country. But let’s not forget that before that, the date was celebrated as [...]

The Lowdown On Low-Carb & Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

10/08/2020

Following a low carb or keto diet? Then this is a must-read for you! Chances are that if you’ve been following a low-carbohydrate (that’s between 100-150g of carbs a day) or ketogenic diet (50g of carbs or less) you haven’t given a [...]

The Taste of Wine and Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

04/07/2020

The crystals of salt range in colour from pink rose, through ruby cherry to a luscious burgundy: Oryx Desert Wine Salt. An exquisite combination of salt that’s been infused in Shiraz wine. The wine comes from Baleia, a winery where the vineyards [...]

Stop Buying Our Grinders

Samantha Skyring

Posted

03/06/2020

Yes, you heard that right, but don’t get us wrong. We love our grinders, the way the high quality ceramic grinder heads are built to last (refill up to 10 or more times), we like how good-looking our glass bottles stay (labels printed directly on the glass so no peeling, scruffy paper labels) [...]

Its Time To Be Socially Essential

Samantha Skyring

Posted

04/05/2020

It wasn’t just about sanitising hands, wearing masks and social distance. Or navigating the landslide of economic fallout that has threatened and in some cases annihilated businesses, both large and small. Nor was it just about learning to cope with [...]

Sweet Potato Wedges with Roasted Cauliflower and a Cheese Sauce

Samantha Skyring

Posted

01/04/2020

April is Earth Month and it’s been fascinating to see how a world in lockdown has so many of us gravitating instinctively towards basic essentials in our kitchens [...]

The Gift of Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

19/12/2019

Giving a bag of salt has a long tradition, from giving salt as a house-warming present to gifting a newly married couple to wish them abundance and prosperity. Apart from its practical use, salt carries great symbolic value as a gift. Giving salt signifies trust between you [...]

Foodie Gifts: Preserved Whole Lemons

Samantha Skyring

Posted

22/11/2019

This holiday season, we’re focussing on food recipes that can double up as beautiful foodie gifts for friends and family. It turns gifting into something thoughtful and special instead of the mad frenzy of Christmas [...]

Edible Gifts: Stained Glass Butter Cookies

Samantha Skyring

Posted

19/11/2019

As the festive season draws near, we’re starting to think about gifting. While there are literally thousands of options in the shops to choose from, nothing beats the unique one-of-a-kind foodie gift that’s handmade by you [...]

Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Oryx Salt Artisan Bread

Samantha Skyring

Posted

19/10/2019

Here’s a gorgeously light yet flavourful weekend lunch or dinner; when you’re craving something wholesome and nourishing, yet easy on the palate. Ruvarashe Matsika is one of Jackie Cameron’s students [...]

Celebrating The Braai

Samantha Skyring

Posted

04/10/2019

We believe in freedom. Like having the freedom to choose products that are truly free of artificial ingredients and chemicals that were never meant to be consumed by humans. The whole Oryx Desert Salt range is [...]

Smoked Salt – Why It’s Trending

Samantha Skyring

Posted

08/08/2019

If you’re finding yourself reaching for smoked salt to season your food, it’s probably because you’re already in the know about what is fast becoming a intriguing trend in the world of salt. The word out on the market [...]

Low Carb Courgette Lasagne

Samantha Skyring

Posted

19/06/2019

If you’re following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, you’ll know that lasagne is way off limits. It’s just NO to lasagne! Unless… …you’re Peter Ayub of Sense of Taste Chef School who doesn’t believe in life without lasagne [...]

Oryx On The Go

Samantha Skyring

Posted

18/11/2018

We work hard to be innovative when it comes to creating packaging for our desert salt, harvested in the pristine Kalahari Desert from underground streams millions of years old. There’s a wide range of packaging [...]

The Braai Salt

Samantha Skyring

Posted

18/10/2018

Well over a year ago, we decided we wanted to produce a salt that contributes to the happiest and friendliest of our national food heritages: the braai. And so the Oryx Braai salt came about. We asked Jackie Cameron, a top [...]

Cold White Tomato Soup by Chef Nadin Pospech-Demmler

Samantha Skyring

Posted

13/12/2017

Tomato soup is one of the most comforting meals you can eat. Whether you’re sick, or having a bad day, a warm bowl of delicious tomato soup is always there to make you feel warm [...]

Salted Caramel Macaroons

Samantha Skyring

Posted

12/12/2017

Easy to make salted caramel macaroons with Oryx Desert Salt. All the ingredients and instructions to make this tea time treat for any occasion and [...]

Cured salmon by Zola Luwarca

Samantha Skyring

Posted

05/12/2017

We absolutely love everything produced by our beautiful earth. Enjoy this easy to make Cured Salmon with Oryx Coarse Salt as a lunch or dinner feast during the summer times.

What Is Your Kitchen Must Have Item?

Samantha Skyring

Posted

29/11/2017

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS ORYX BRAAI SALT I am always trying new products in my kitchen, some good, some so-so, and others terrible. The “keepers” [...]

Panna Forte by Kelvin Joel

Samantha Skyring

Posted

16/11/2017

Preparation Time: 10minutes Ingredients 10 Gram Oryx Desert Salt70 Gram Honey40 Gram Butter50 Gram Sugar50 Gram Mixed Nuts50 Gram Almonds Flaked50 Gram Hazel Nuts80 Gram Dried Fruit75 Gram Flour [...]

Pork Belly With Parmesan Whipped Potato by Jacques Swart

Samantha Skyring

Posted

14/11/2017

Chef Jacques Swart has come up with a delicious and simple recipe for pork belly you won’t want to miss. Using Oryx Desert Salt, you will be able to [...]

Salted Toffees by Tanja Kruger

Samantha Skyring

Posted

08/11/2017

Easy Salted Toffee recipe for the any occasion or the holidays. Follow the steps to create a treat for your family and friends to enjoy anytime of the day. Make these as a gift for your friends on their birthday or a holiday season [...]

Warm Beef and Beetroot Salad by HD Fraser

Samantha Skyring

Posted

25/10/2017

A pair that has no competitor: Beef and beetroot. Who would have thought? Chef H.D. Fraser proves it with this incredible warm beef and beetroot salad recipe. Beef seasoned with rosemary and Oryx Desert Salt, accompanied with [...]

Grilled Leg of Lamb With Rosemary by Jerome Norton

Samantha Skyring

Posted

12/10/2017

Chef Jerome Norton is bringing you a recipe for leg of lamb you have to try at home. Seasoned with rosemary and Oryx Desert Salt, this dish is filling and flavourful, as well as incredibly simple to follow. Read the whole [...]

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type O

Samantha Skyring

Posted

20/03/2017

When you eat a diet that’s optimally designed for your particular blood group, you’re able to resist life-threatening diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver failure much more easily as well as avoid many [...]

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type AB

Samantha Skyring

Posted

16/03/2017

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type B

Samantha Skyring

Posted

13/03/2017

Izelle Hoffman’s Poached Eggs For Blood Type A

Samantha Skyring

Posted

10/03/2017

Izelle Hoffman – The Blood Group Diet & Why It Works

Samantha Skyring

Posted

09/03/2017

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~Jim Rohn We’re delighted to be collaborating with Izelle Hoffman, SA’s newest rising star in the culinary industry. ‘For the love [...]

Lientjie Back From The UK, Ready To Rock It!

Samantha Skyring

Posted

20/01/2017

In August last year, we told you about Lentijie Isak’s amazing opportunity to travel to the UK to study and experience working as a chef in some top culinary venues. What did she have to say about it? Well, in a nutshell, it was just ‘magical’ with her trip beginning with a visit to London […]

We’ve Got Chemistry!

Samantha Skyring

Posted

18/10/2016

THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SALT In relationships of all kinds – romantic and otherwise – when things aren’t working out, we say the chemistry’s wrong. And when the chemistry’s off, when there’s too much of this [...]

Naturally Spirited - flyblue article

Samantha Skyring

Posted

22/09/2016

Digest an empowering philosophy from Samantha Skyring, CEO of the proudly South African brand Oryx Desert Salt: "Follow your passion, it has incredible power!"

Ginger & Salted Sesame Seed Nougat with Oryx Red Wine Salt by Chef Angie Boyd

Samantha Skyring

Posted

21/09/2016

Make these delicious Ginger & Salted Sesame Seed Nougat with our Oryx Red Wine Salt. Full ingredient list and instructions to make these treats for your family and friends to enjoy any [...]

Lemon & Lime Pickle By Chef Peter Ayub

Samantha Skyring

Posted

21/09/2016

Makes 1 large jarYou need to make this of course when limes are available – if not than just do lemons! This makes for a perfect gift for friends and family! Ingredients 5 washed limes cut into 6 segments5 washed lemons cut [...]

Cooking Up a Dream

Samantha Skyring

Posted

10/08/2016

When Lolandi ‘Lientjie’ Isaks was a little girl, she had a big dream; one day she would be a chef and through her cooking, she would see the world. But as she grew up, her dreams faded into impossibility. Being the eldest child, she needed to take care of her younger siblings and after Grade […]

Lientjie Inspired Carrot Recipe

Samantha Skyring

Posted

10/08/2016

Caramelised Ginger Carrot – inspired by !Xaus Lodge Chef Lientjie Isaks Scrub 2-3 large carrots clean and then using a potato peeler, peel off long strips the whole length of the carrot. Be sure to keep the carrot strips in ice-cold water to keep them crisp. Heat up some butter, sprinkle in about a teaspoon […]

Bath Salts

Samantha Skyring

Posted

18/07/2016

It’s the season for inwardness, the time when in nature, nothing seems to be going on and everything seems dead and lifeless. But under the surface, there’s so much happening! There’s vigorous creativity and growth going on beneath the soil, in seeds, bulbs and in the trunks and branches of trees.

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