Seaweed

There is more to seaweed than as a wrapper for sushi - it is going mainstream, gathering many high profile fans. Even Jamie Oliver has credited adding seaweed to his diet as one reason for his weight loss. This super food is a low-calorie source of protein and fibre; is richer in trace minerals and vitamins than kale; and contains all kinds of goodness, including vitamin C, iodine and antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is delicious as a snack, added to soups, in omelettes, tossed through pasta, made into pesto and is a fabulous accompaniment to fish. The seaweeds used in this book are found all over the Northern hemisphere and have been harvested for centuries in North America, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Grennland, Siberia, Norway and France. The main species (nori, dulse, kombu, wakame and hijiki) are all illustrated and explained, with detailed descriptions of how to identify them, where they grow and the other information you need to gather...

About the Author: Claudia Seifert lives in Hamburg and is a well known food stylist and cookbook writer. She is inspired by the many flavor variations found in seaweed and kelp, and she is also interested in the health benefits and the cleansing effect which the ocean’s vegetables afford. You can read more about Claudia on claudiaseifert.de.

About the Author: Zoe Christiansen has a background in the arts. For the past five years she has worked with sustainability and innovation through projects such as The Future of Food and The Northern Company, which produces innovative and sustainable products using Nordic seaweed. In 2014 she received the Local EAT Award for her work with food and sustainability.

About the Author: Hanne Martinsen has worked for ten years as Art Director in the advertising industry, and for the past seven years with the communication agency Dinamo. Hanne has received several honors for creativity and design, both nationally and internationally. She has been an important contributor to this publication. Hanne has conceptualized, illustrated and designed the book.