Linda Miller Nicholson

Linda Miller Nicholson, known professionally as Salty Seattle, began her career by experimenting with natural food dyes to create colorful pasta. This initial exploration led to her rapidly gaining a following on Instagram, where she showcased her unique approach to pasta artistry. Her work involves blending natural ingredients like beets and cacao into pasta dough to achieve a wide spectrum of colors without artificial additives. This method not only positioned her as a food artist but also as an advocate for natural food coloring.

Her career progressed from sharing her creations online to authoring the cookbook “Pasta, Pretty Please.” This publication further solidified her standing in the culinary world. A significant milestone in her career includes developing custom pasta installations for high-profile clients. Notably, she created a permanent edible art installation for supermodel Gigi Hadid’s kitchen cabinets, a project that required extensive research and development to ensure durability and aesthetic appeal. This project involved a complex process of boiling, drying, and hand-lacquering each pasta piece over several weeks to achieve a lasting art form. She has also created ephemeral pasta art for various celebrities, demonstrating the versatility of her craft.

Nicholson has expanded her reach beyond individual art pieces by creating and selling rainbow pasta dough kits, allowing others to explore colorful pasta making. Her work has been featured across various media platforms, including The Food Network, The Today Show, and Saveur, underscoring her influence in both the culinary and art spheres. She has also engaged in speaking engagements, further sharing her insights into food artistry and natural ingredient utilization.