Himalayan salt bowls can be used as serving bowls to spice up your dinner parties. They serve as elegant bowls for serving appetizers, sauces and dips while adding a light salty flavour from the bowl to your dish. Keep in mind that foods that contain a higher water content will absorb more salt than drier foods. The salt bowls can also be heated in microwave or on the stove to keep food warm or can be cooled in the refrigerator to chill food. Note: If you are using an electric stove, place the salt bowl on a diffuser to prevent direct contact with the stove.