a pinch of salt

I hate measuring, and I say things like: a pinch of salt, a handful of flour, some of this and a splosh of that.

"Now this will be a fine soup" , said the second soldier; "but a pinch of salt and some parsley would make it wonderful! "

But a visit to the province of Shanxi, in the heart of China's coal belt, reveals why such plans should be taken with a pinch of salt.

She took a pinch of salt with her right hand, rubbed a trickle into the pan, and beat her hands clean like a pair of cymbals.

Some will no doubt take the news with a pinch of salt.

If the opposition deplored the "absence of a framework to sustain economic growth" , you might take it with a pinch of salt.

Some professional pastry chefs suggest adding a pinch of salt with the raw egg whites at the beginning of beating.

I just ate my chocolate mousse with a pinch of salt, as you suggested, and it's absolutely disgusting!

Baby Bun took a pinch of salt out of the bag with his fat, fumbling little fingers. The little bird had not yet flown away.

But if readers take their misery literature with a pinch of salt, that surely makes our taste for it even more baffling.

As the title says, I really wish I had read the reviews on this site. I had seen some but taken them with a pinch of salt. Oops!

Such foreign investors' enthusiasm, though welcome, needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.

My parents are in their 70s and we receive a tiny bowl of plain rice twice a day, with nothing else, just a pinch of salt.

Clara advises to sprinkle a couple of drops of water over the bread. Then add some olive oil and a pinch of salt.

To add to the open water xianggu mushroom, cauliflower, a pinch of salt, and starch, egg can out of the pot.

A little cinnamon in a pinch of salt will make dripped-on messes in the oven easier to clean, and prevent them from stinking up the house.

You would do better to treat any romantic invitations with a pinch of salt, considering the position of the planets today.

Investors should take reports of the launch of "China's first hedge fund" with a pinch of salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white with a pinch of salt until it starts to form soft peaks.

You just put a pinch of salt on the bird's tail, and then see if he flies away.

And, by the way, take all projections with a pinch of salt. But you knew that.

In a blender, combine chopped greens, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 ice cubes and a pinch of salt and blend until smooth.

Moreover, the "rogue trader" label should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Now, simply add a can of peas, two cups of water and a pinch of salt and pepper.

ORS is essentially a pinch of salt and a handful of sugar mixed with clean water.

Cuts the vegetables, add water, add a pinch of salt, pepper or other spices.

Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat until stiff. Add stiff egg whites into the dough and fold carefully.

So take with a pinch of salt all manifestos about complete openness.

Massage therapists are taking the findings with a pinch of salt.

If you wish to catch that robin, try putting a pinch of salt on its tail.

Maybe I have to take with a pinch of salt. But I must take care of myself next time, or I will take on big responsibility for this.

In fact, this particular marine animal is so flavorful, the chef doesn't use even a pinch of salt in his recipe.

First youfill a kettle with cold water and a pinch of salt.

All of which the market regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), takes with a pinch of salt.

a pinch of salt = the amount of salt you can pick up between your thumb and your index finger.

She always has an ax to grind. You should take whatever she says with a pinch of salt.

To avoid them, you should throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder because that is the side where the spirits live.

Mix the fresh favas with a pinch of salt well.

Add a pinch of salt and whisk until the whites hold a stiff peak.

Tip: Some Chinese dried plums are not very salty . You may need to add a pinch of salt when boiling .

He put a pinch of salt in his shop.

When she talks about marrying a billionaire, you should take her words with a pinch of salt.

CaiXian again in a pinch of salt, add and stir well.

Seasonings: 1tbsp Shaoshing wine, a pinch of Salt.

A pinch of salt is enough for most foods.

Open the cloth and add a pinch of salt if desired.

Place two egg yolks in a bowl and a teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt, beat the mixture until it is thick

Dreams can balance the whole night's darkness Like a pinch of salt sprinkled in soup

Odds (take with a pinch of salt if you are over performing heavily), media prediction