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
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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
Every day, as afternoon rolls around, so does snack time. Those long hours between lunch and dinner need something to tide them over. With a busy schedule of school, work, exercise, meetings, driving here or there for practices, and everything else that comes up, it is just unrealistic to not need a little something. I … 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
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.
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!
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
Sea Palm (Postelsia palmaeformis) is one of our most popular seaweeds growing only in the nutrient-rich waters of the Pacific Northwest. Sea Palm resembles tiny palm trees, therefore its name. It is a brown seaweed, meaning it is chock-full of live enzymes, trace minerals, vitamins, complex carbohydrates, and algae. Sea Palm is perfect for adding to any dish you cook, with its mild umami flavor. It is also a delicious snack on its own – right out of the bag.
Hello Dear Seaweed Blog Subscribers! I took some time off from blogging this past summer to complete the years seaweed harvest, and I am back with a great recipe for you! Ocean Ribbons or Lessionopsis littoralis are beautiful flowing ribbons of brown seaweed that grow on the outermost rocks of the intertidal zone. We harvest … Read more