The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest
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The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest
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Overview
Related to the most ancient living organisms on earth, seaweeds are incredible and unique life forms, sharing qualities with both plants and animals, as well as fungi. They have been prized as a nutrient-dense food source for millennia and contain essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, protein and fibre as well as biologically active compounds not found anywhere else in nature. Seaweeds are also a source for innovations combating climate change due in part to their ability to absorb massive quantities of carbon dioxide.
Based in the Pacific Northwest, home to the greatest cold-water seaweed diversity in the world, Amanda Swinimer has made her living from the sustainable harvest of seaweeds for over two decades. In The Science and Spirit of Seaweed, Swinimer reflects on the journey that led to her successful seaweed harvesting business and provides identification information, ecologically sound harvesting techniques, traditional medicinal application and evidence-based health information for more than twenty varieties of seaweeds commonly found from California to Alaska. She also includes notes on culinary and skin-care uses for several types of seaweeds.
Complemented by vibrant underwater photography, beautiful illustrations and chef-inspired recipes, this volume richly conveys the benefits and wonder of living in harmony with the ocean. It will be a welcome resource to beachcombers, foragers and anyone fascinated by the marvels of the natural world.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781550179613 |
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| Publisher: | Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 04/26/2022 |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Sales rank: | 682,816 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Introduction 1
Algae and Seaweed: A Definition 8
Harvesting Seaweed Sustainably 11
Chlorophyta: The Green Seaweeds 15
Sea Lettuce and Dark Sea Lettuce (Ulva spp. and Ulvaria spp.) 16
Other Common Green Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest 20
Rhodophyta: The Red Seaweeds 22
Nori (Pyropia abbottiae and Pyropia nereocystis) 23
Pacific Dulse (Palmaria mollis) 29
Sea Spaghetti (Gracilaria spp. and Gracilariopsis spp.) 34
Rainbow Seaweed (Mazzaella splendens) 38
Bleach Weed (Prionitis sternbergii) 42
Turkish Washcloth (Mastocarpus spp.) 45
Turkish Towel (Chondracanthus spp.) 50
Other Common Red Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest 54
Phaeophyceae: The Brown Seaweeds 59
Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) 60
Kelp Forests 68
Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyriferd) 76
Walking Kelp (Pterygophora californica) 80
Winged Kelp (Alaria marginata) 85
Kombu (Laminaria setchellii) 89
Feather Boa (Egregia menziesii) 96
Five-Rib Kelp (Costaria costata) 103
Triple-Rib Kelp (Cymathaere triplicata) 108
Sea Cabbage (Saccharina sessilis) 112
Rockweed (Fucus distichus and Fucus spiralis) 116
Other Common Brown Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest 120
Seaweed & Health 123
Ho'oponopono 124
Ancient Medicine from the Sea 124
Seaweed as Protector 128
Seaweed and Chronic Diseases 134
Seaweed and Body System Support 143
Algae: A Global Perspective 155
Our Planet, Our Collective Responsibility 156
The Central Role of Algae in Global Ecological Health 159
Algae and the Challenge of Climate Change 164
Marine Plastic Pollution 167
Eating Sustainably from the Sea 173
The Last Harvest 182
Last Words 183
Seaweed Recipes 184
Introduction 185
Salad for Four, by Chef Kris Barnholden 187
Vancouver Island Niçoise Salad, by Chef Mat Clarke 188
Yamy Yam Steak with Sunflower Pesto, Kale Apple Salad, Almonds and Seaweed, by Chef Murray McDonald and Chef Christopher Grimley 190
Dakini Togarashi Steamed Bowl, by Chef Louis Charest 192
Wild Watercress, Kelp and Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Fermented Jerusalem Artichokes, by Laura Jany 195
Okanagan Sweet Corn and Potato Chowder with Wild Mushrooms and Kelp, by Chef Patrick Gayler 197
Smoked Whitefish Dip and Winged Kelp Seaweed Crackers, by Chef Chuck Hughes 199
Scallop "Mortadella", by Chef Manpreet Sethi 201
Albacore Tuna Poke with Bull Kelp, Avocado "Wasabi," Pickled Apple and Crispy Wontons, by Chef Dan Bain 202
Salmon and Prawn Bull Kelp Roulade, by Chef Steve Walker-Duncan 204
Clam Rice Wraps, by Chef Shirley Lang 207
Grilled Octopus with Papas Arrugadas Nero and Bull Kelp Salsa Verde with Pickled Sea Asparagus, by Chef Jeff Van Geest 209
Lingcod Baked in Kelp, by Jon and Anne-Marie Crofts 211
West Coast Biscuits, by Chef Oliver Kienast 213
Pickled Kelp and Cucumber, by Chef Anna Hunt 214
Chocolate Macadamia Ginger Kelp Pavement, by Christine Hopkins 215
G&T by the Sea, by Jason and Alayne MacIsaac 216
Acknowledgements 217
Glossary 220
Recommended Reading 223
Bibliography 224
Index 241
About the Author 246