--- title: Live Your Journey | Chef Shawn | Redmond Life Blog description: Chef Shawn Wilson grew up in upstate New York in a close Italian family. Being in the kitchen around home made food was part of every family gathering. Through college he worked in restaurants and bars to make money. After college he moved to Cape Cod Massachusetts where he worked at a 5 star resort and developed a passion for quality, fresh ingredients. After 3 years on the cape he moved to Utah and has worked and learned from some of the top Chefs at the best restaurants in the state over the last 18 years. Every meal is made into an experience when he cooks. His love for great food and quality ingredients tells his story in each dish he thoughtfully prepares. --- - [Log in](https://redmond.life/account/login) - | - [Create account](https://redmond.life/account/register) [ Cart 0 ](https://redmond.life/cart) All Posts By # Chef Shawn Search - [Education (23)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/education) - [Health (18)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/health) - [Recipes (16)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) - [Fasting (12)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/fasting) - [Health and Wellness (10)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/health-and-wellness) - [FAQ (4)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/faq) - [Re-Lyte (3)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/re-lyte) - [Hydration (1)](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/hydration) [![Redmond Smoked Salt Caprese Salad Recipe](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/Smoked-Salt-68.jpg?width=450&name=Smoked-Salt-68.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/smoked-caprese-salad-recipe) ## [Smoked Caprese Salad Recipe](https://blog.redmond.life/smoked-caprese-salad-recipe) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/smoked-caprese-salad-recipe#comments-listing) Caprese salads are one of my favorite summer dishes. The delicious combination of juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella topped off with a tangy balsamic is so refreshing and satisfying. ... July 23, 2021 [![Smoked Redmond Salt Beet Hummus](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/Smoked-Salt-55-1.jpg?width=450&name=Smoked-Salt-55-1.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/smoky-beet-hummus) ## [Smoky Beet Hummus](https://blog.redmond.life/smoky-beet-hummus) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/smoky-beet-hummus#comments-listing) Looking for something more exciting than the usual dips for those summer vegetables and chips? Try this Smoky Beet Hummus. The beets make this hummus a little sweet, nutrient-rich, and, of course,... July 23, 2021 [![Smoked Redmond Salt deviled eggs recipe](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/Smoked-Salt-55.jpg?width=450&name=Smoked-Salt-55.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/smoked-dill-deviled-eggs) ## [Smoked Dill Deviled Eggs Recipe](https://blog.redmond.life/smoked-dill-deviled-eggs) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/smoked-dill-deviled-eggs#comments-listing) When it comes to making deviled eggs, paprika is usually the seasoning that steals the show. But if you want to give your next batch of deviled eggs an unexpected burst of flavor, there’s another... July 23, 2021 [![Recipes with Smoked Salt ](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/3-smoky-recipes.jpg?width=450&name=3-smoky-recipes.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/3-smoky-recipes-that-dont-require-a-smoker) ## [3 Smoky Recipes That Don't Require a Smoker!](https://blog.redmond.life/3-smoky-recipes-that-dont-require-a-smoker) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/3-smoky-recipes-that-dont-require-a-smoker#comments-listing) If you love the flavor of smoked food but don't have a smoker or the time to put into babysitting your meal for hours before eating, then these recipes are perfect for you! They don't require a lot... July 23, 2021 [![Redmond Real Salt shrimp salad recipe](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/v%20day%20Blogpost%20cover%20photo-1.jpg?width=450&name=v%20day%20Blogpost%20cover%20photo-1.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/shrimp-pesto-pasta) ## [Shrimp Pesto Pasta](https://blog.redmond.life/shrimp-pesto-pasta) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/shrimp-pesto-pasta#comments-listing) Valentine’s Day is almost here, so we wanted to let you know how much we love and appreciate you! To show our gratitude for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years, we asked Chef... February 12, 2021 [![Redmond Real Salt slider recipe](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/Superbowl-2021-Blog-photo.jpg?width=450&name=Superbowl-2021-Blog-photo.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/2-slider-recipes-thatll-make-your-super-bowl-sunday-so-much-better) ## [2 Slider Recipes That’ll Make Your Super Bowl Sunday So Much Better](https://blog.redmond.life/2-slider-recipes-thatll-make-your-super-bowl-sunday-so-much-better) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/2-slider-recipes-thatll-make-your-super-bowl-sunday-so-much-better#comments-listing) Whether you’re a football fan or not, there’s one thing we can all agree on: Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect opportunity to feast on comfort food. Wings, potato skins, nachos— the options for tasty... February 05, 2021 [![Creamy coconut eggnog ](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_395735218.jpeg?width=450&name=AdobeStock_395735218.jpeg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/creamy-coconut-eggnog) ## [Creamy Coconut Eggnog](https://blog.redmond.life/creamy-coconut-eggnog) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/creamy-coconut-eggnog#comments-listing) Nothing says Christmas quite like a big, cold glass of creamy eggnog….which is why you’ll find about a million and one brands of eggnog on supermarket shelves this time of year. But rather than grab... December 15, 2020 [![Cranberry Cocktail](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/Sparkling-Berry-Spritzer.jpg?width=450&name=Sparkling-Berry-Spritzer.jpg) ](https://blog.redmond.life/sparkling-berry-spritzer) ## [Sparkling Berry Spritzer](https://blog.redmond.life/sparkling-berry-spritzer) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/sparkling-berry-spritzer#comments-listing) Want to have a berry merry holiday? Try this Sparkling Berry Spritzer. It’s a festive cocktail (or mocktail if you use sparkling cider) that not only tastes delicious but serves up some serious... December 11, 2020 [![spatchcock whole chicken](https://blog.redmond.life/hs-fs/hubfs/Smoked%20Chicken%202000%20x%201000_2000%20x%201000.png?width=450&name=Smoked%20Chicken%202000%20x%201000_2000%20x%201000.png) ](https://blog.redmond.life/whole-smoked-chicken-with-lemon-butter) ## [Whole Smoked Chicken with Lemon Butter](https://blog.redmond.life/whole-smoked-chicken-with-lemon-butter) By [Chef Shawn](https://blog.redmond.life/author/chef-shawn-realsaltchef-on-instagram) | [Recipes](https://blog.redmond.life/tag/recipes) | [ No Comments](https://blog.redmond.life/whole-smoked-chicken-with-lemon-butter#comments-listing) Summer may not technically start until the end of June but for many of us up here in the Northern Hemisphere, Memorial Day is when the unofficial summer season begins, bringing with it extra sun and... 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