Adding seaweed to soup is one of the easiest ways to include this super-healthy food in your diet. Brown seaweeds, like iodine-rich Kelps and Bladderwrack will add a savoury, umami flavour and Carrageen helps thicken soup, whilst adding vitamins, protein and minerals. Our Soups and Stews Seaweed Blend is a convenient option, especially in full-bodied soups.Start with 1 tblspn added […]
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Springtime Seaweed
Spring has sprung and the seaweed foraging season has begun. St. Patrick’s Day traditionally marked the start of the season, with sleabhcan, dulaman and even some dilisk providing tasty additions to the winter diet. This year, the sleabhcan is slow to emerge….it, uncharacteristically, grew well into winter last year and is later as a result.The good news is that some […]
Continue readingCure Coughs and Colds with Carrageen
Winter is here and I hope you got to dry and store your foraged seaweeds to use throughout the season, until new growth next spring. If not, you can buy most varieties in your local health shop or quality supermarket. Carrageen is one worth having in the store cupboard. Known also by the names Carrageen Moss, Irish Moss, it is […]
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