"Derek Andrews" wrote
I just came across this article about 'seasoning' a salad bowl. In our
context it would be better to say 'oiling'. But they recommend adding salt
to the oil. Why? My best guess is that it acts as a mild abrasive, but
wondered if anyone can shed some light on this for me.

I've always seasoned wooden kitchen utensils with plain oil, no bacteria/
mold. Perhaps the salt catalyzes the oil's penetrating properties. I'll
have to try it with the the next batch of wooden spoons I get.