The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company- owned and operated by Brian Noyes- is the reincarnation of Heidi Hermann's Strong Arm Farm seaweed harvesting operation. For the previous eight years, Brian has volunteered and worked as a seaweed harvester and processor for Heidi, learning the craft of sustainable seaweed foraging and drying. Inspired by his favorite childhood memories of scrambling over the boulders and exploring the tidepools of Sonoma's coastline with his grandparents, he has entered the business committed to upholding the high standards of quality and environmental responsibility that Heidi has established.
Today, The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company provides sustainably hand-harvested seaweeds that capture the flavor and spirit of California’s North Coast — connecting land, sea, and community through every harvest.
(For the intrepid and curious, The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company holds volunteer harvesting days throughout the summer season. If you are interested in joining a harvest or would like to learn more, please email harvest@sonomacoastseaweed.com to receive harvesting invites, seaweed recipes, and ocean-related news. -All email addresses will be held in confidence and never shared.)
Nori, the edible seaweed used in sushi, is a nutrient-dense "superfood" packed with iodine, vitamins A, C, and B12, iron, and fiber. It supports thyroid function, boosts immunity, promotes heart health through low-fat omega-3s, and improves digestive health. Highest in protein (30% by weight).
The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company- owned and operated by Brian Noyes- is the reincarnation of Heidi Hermann's Strong Arm Farm seaweed harvesting operation. For the previous eight years, Brian has volunteered and worked as a seaweed harvester and processor for Heidi, learning the craft of sustainable seaweed foraging and drying. Inspired by his favorite childhood memories of scrambling over the boulders and exploring the tidepools of Sonoma's coastline with his grandparents, he has entered the business committed to upholding the high standards of quality and environmental responsibility that Heidi has established.
Today, The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company provides sustainably hand-harvested seaweeds that capture the flavor and spirit of California’s North Coast — connecting land, sea, and community through every harvest.
(For the intrepid and curious, The Sonoma Coast Seaweed Company holds volunteer harvesting days throughout the summer season. If you are interested in joining a harvest or would like to learn more, please email harvest@sonomacoastseaweed.com to receive harvesting invites, seaweed recipes, and ocean-related news. -All email addresses will be held in confidence and never shared.)
Rockweed is a type of brown seaweed that’s tied to traditional medicine. It’s also known as Bladderwrack, red fucus, dyers fucus, rock wrack, black tang, and bladder fucus. This brown algae is packed with vitamins and trace elements, making it a sought-after supplement for both humans and animals. Rockweed steps up to the plate with a composition that includes iodine, vital for thyroid function, and alginate, a fiber that aids digestion. It's also a source of antioxidants, which combat oxidative stress in the body.
Warning: Due to the high levels of iodine, salt, and heavy metals, bladderwrack may not be safe for people with thyroid disorders, those taking certain medications, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Always consult your healthcare professional first.
Hit the trail with our newest TSH snack! Our trail mix combines the mild sweetness of raisins with the chocolate-like taste of cacao nibs and lightly salted sprouted sunflower and pumpkin seeds for just the right blend of sweet and salty.
Ingredients: raisins,* sprouted pumpkin seeds,* sprouted sunflower seeds,* cacao nibs,* Celtic Sea Salt (*= organic)
Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free.
This delightful vegetarian soup features a beautiful local bean. These succulent butter beans from Iacopi Family Farm in Half Moon Bay are simmered in a vegetable broth with tomatoes, kale, escarole, rosemary and garlic, with a hint of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a luscious, nourishing soup.
Ingredients: butter beans, escarole,* onions,* kale,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* garlic,* olive oil, rosemary,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, wild-foraged kombu (* = organic)
Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains Parmigiano Reggiano.
In Italy, mini meatballs are known as “Polpettini.” In our soup, seasoned ground beef is enriched with a bit of pureed liver, bound with pastured egg and oven-roasted. The meatballs are added to a saute of leeks, carrots, celery and crimini mushrooms and a variety of dried mushrooms (reconstituted by soaking), with plenty of beef bone broth and a hint of fresh dill. Little nuggets of meaty goodness in a nourishing broth with plenty of veg and a note of fresh herb -- what more could you want?
Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, beef bone broth, carrots,* celery,* leeks,* crimini mushrooms,* dried mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, oyster),* onions,* pastured eggs,* garlic, beef liver, porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, dill,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.
Unlike national brands, Vital Choice canned Albacore Tuna is cooked only once, to preserve its fresh flavor, firm texture, and healthful omega-3s. In addition to ample protein, Albacore provides omega-3s in abundance, and substantial amounts of vitamin D.
All Vital Choice Albacore comes from a North Pacific fishery in which smaller boats line-catch individual tuna using the sustainable troll method, which ensures careful handling of each fish, safety for dolphins, and very minimal bycatch.
*Dolphin safe
* No added oil, water or salt
* Low sodium
* Easy-open top
* Certified Kosher (OU B.Y. & M.T.—full oversight) *
* Certified sustainable by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Thanks to its sustainable harvest and lower mercury content, albacore from this fishery is categorized as “Super Green” by Monterey Bay Aquarium. Vital Choice has this to say about their Albacore Tuna: "[It] is sustainably harvested by our neighbor Paul Hill, who quickly flash-freezes it on his small boat to preserve the fish at its peak of freshness. Because predatory fish such as tuna accumulate mercury over time, Paul provides us with younger, smaller Albacore tuna (14 lbs. or less) for optimal purity."
Known also as red salmon, wild sockeye is celebrated for its vivid color, firm texture, and bold flavor. Of the five Pacific salmon species, sockeye has the highest protein and vitamin D content per serving. Vital Choice salmon is wild-caught in the icy waters of Alaska and tastes delicious on a salad, in a casserole, or straight out of the can.
Ingredients: sockeye salmon, salt
This nightshade-free variation on traditional kimchi recipes features ample amounts of horseradish, along with garlic, ginger, leeks and scallions, and traditionally brewed fish sauce, to create a beautiful and distinctive kimchi. Crisp daikon rounds out the texture and flavor of this unique kimchi. It has a bit of bite -- but not the kind of heat you get with the hot chiles in our Spicy Red Kimchi -- its warming umami goodness rippling across the peppery notes.
Ingredients: napa cabbage,* daikon,* leeks,* horseradish,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* ginger,* onion,* scallions,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), brown rice flour,* raw unfiltered honey (*= organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and not grain-free.
Fresh watermelon juice and our white tea kombucha make for a summertime combination not to be missed! A sprig of fresh Thai basil right in the bottle infuses the beverage with a mild herbal sweetness.
Kombucha is considered by many to have a detoxifying effect on the body. We culture organic tea and unrefined sugar with a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), resulting in a probiotic, antioxidant-rich beverage.
Ingredients: filtered water, white peony tea,* watermelon,* cane sugar*, Thai basil* (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
Yume Boshi founder Ayako Iino grew up eating her mother's house made umeboshi pickles. She founded Yume Boshi in 2013 as the fruit on the ume plum trees became ripe in Northern California. Using traditional methods Ayako set to work transforming the tangy fruit she sources from small local orchards into pickles. Koume is a style of umeboshi pickle that is made with a different variety of ume plum. The fruit is smaller and more delicate. Soft, tangy, salty, bright red color --- that same taste but it can be used with less impact. Great for rice balls or for bento box. Umeboshi is a savory ume plum pickle eaten as a condiment for rice every day in Japan. She uses locally sourced plums and traditional methods of preparation. Ume plums are salted, flavored with red shiso leaves, and then dried under the California sun to make umeboshi. The ultimate companion for a bowl of plain steamed rice. (Mix in small amount as you wish.) Stronger taste than your usual pickle - a little goes a long way!?? Ingredients: ume plums, sea salt, red shiso leaves No need to refrigerate, but keep in cool place.