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
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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
Ocean Harvest is hosting a 20-25% sale on select seaweeds from the Mendocino Coast, encouraging people to incorporate 1-3 grams daily for health benefits. The seaweeds are hand-harvested in unpolluted waters and dried with care. Sale lasts until February 16th. Visit the website for recipes and special updates.
Do you have any focus areas or intentions for 2025? My two focus areas for this year are to honor myself with more self-care and to practice non-judgment. As part of my self-care, I have been reading about nutrition and I came upon this study from 2023. “Everyone can benefit from maintaining healthy blood glucose levels. Brown seaweeds have been studied and Clinical Trials have found that consuming brown seaweeds can reduce glucose levels.
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!
Thalassotherapy, derived from the Greek word for “sea,” offers physical and mental benefits by interacting with salt water. It can alleviate various health issues, improve skin condition, and promote relaxation. Research has shown its positive effects on chronic conditions like psoriasis and fibromyalgia. Accessible and non-invasive, thalassotherapy may be a promising holistic tool for pain relief and improved well-being.
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!
Come join the fun and take a seaside journey to the incredible, species-rich tide pools that fringe the Pacific Coast of Mendocino!
As spring is in the air, we plan our next harvest cycle from April through August. We harvest seaweed approximately 40 days out of the year, all on the new and full moons in the summer, because these are the lowest tides of the year and because we can dry the seaweeds outside. We appreciate … Read more
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