Spring time is blossoming outside, but as April showers come down, I still have a feeling of wanting to be cozy. This in-between season of warm days and then the occasional storms always leaves me a little confused. I am ready to embrace the longer days and warm sunshine, but still appreciating comfort food and … Read more
Seaweed Recipes
As the temperatures drop and the weather rolls in, I find myself seeking out ways to bring a little bit of the outside world into my home. Food is one of my favorite ways to do this. Cozy meals, warm drinks and trying new ingredients keeps things interesting. Nori is a seaweed that, while familiar, … Read more
Sea Palm Salad Sea Palm is one of my favorite seaweeds. Not only is it delicious to snack on and in salads, it is one of the most adorable sea vegetables on the coast. They stand in clumps along the rocky shoreline, greeting all passersby with their cheery topknots. Their fronds jostled by the wind … Read more
Fall is here and it is the end of our growing season in California. I harvested some lovely basil today, to make a delicious PESTO! Of course I use seaweed in my pesto for its umami flavor, saltiness and ultimate nutrition!
The 2024 seaweed harvest season has concluded with a successful yield. To celebrate, we have a 10% discount on all products using the code MERMAID10 until the end of September. Check out our website for recipes and take advantage of our special offer for orders over $60. Don’t miss out on our Watermelon Sashimi Steaks recipe!
We’re offering the best prices ever for Sea Palm in bulk purchases! Get ½ pound for $35 and 1 pound for $60 with code SEAPALM. This overstock sale lasts until the end of June. Join our Seaweed Foraging Adventures on June 23rd and August 4th. Try the Spicy Sea Palm Salad for a fantastic summer dish loved by all!
The Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. It is an annual 15-day festival that begins with the new moon between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20 in Western calendars. The festival lasts until the following full moon. I … Read more
Greetings and Gratitude to you ALL Dear Seaweed Lovers! Busy time of year, right? I know I am cooking, cleaning, planning, and doing a little shopping for gifts. SEAWEED makes an excellent gift for those on your list who are health conscious or if you are looking for something completely different and healthier than the … Read more
Joyful Autumn to ALL! I have been practicing joyfulness, playfulness, and silliness this week. Gratitude to my yoga teacher Laura Garrison-Brook and my Sangha (community) on Insight Timer for the inspiration. Visualizing bright yellow glitter and multi-colored confetti surrounding me, is helping to bring happiness and a smile to my face, along with a playful … Read more
Silky Sea Palm is one of our premium seaweeds, and rightly so! It is harvested in April and May from the juvenile Sea Palm plant. Since it is so small, we leave 2-3 inches of frond tip on each cut, gathering a decent amount to dry.