Typically, the brine is a simple solution of salt and water, or it may consist of a more complex solution of salt, water, sodium nitrite, or flavorings, such as honey, sugar, herbs, or spices. Brine curing is also known as wet curing.. Among the most commonly brine cured foods are ham, olives, and cheese.
Santa Barbara (Spanish for Saint Barbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Map of County. Santa Barbara county, California, has an estimated population of 432,238, of which 78.9% are thought to have some form of healthcare insurance (ref. 2007 US Census Bureau). 16 licensed general acute care hospitals have at least part of their core market in this county.