EatWild 99 - Harvesting Seaweed and Kelp with Eric Warner

About this episode

Eric Warner discusses the importance of seaweed and its culinary uses, along with insights on harvesting and the ecological significance of kelp ecosystems.

In recent years, I have grown increasingly interested in kelp. It's delicious and nutritious, and at many places I roam, it's abundant for harvesting. I wanted to know more, so I asked Eric Warner, a seaweed and kelp enthusiast, to join me on the podcast. In this conversation, Eric Warner discusses his passion for seaweed and the project Self Kelp, which aims to educate the public about the importance of seaweed and its culinary uses. The discussion covers the decline of kelp forests, the benefits of kelp farming, and the ecological significance of kelp ecosystems. Eric shares insights on harvesting and storing seaweed, as well as its nutritional value. The conversation also explores the cultural significance of foraging and hunting, highlighting the connection between food sources and the natural world. You can learn more about Eric and Self Kelp on Instagram Be sure to catch a screening of Seaweed Chronicles: From Tide to Table in your community. Check out the latest EatWild Online Course - iHunter App Field Guide: Tools and tactics for successful hunts The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. It is an essential tool for making you more comfortable in…

People in this episode

Host: EatWild Media

Guest: Eric Warner

Topics covered

• seaweed
• kelp
• foraging
• culinary uses
• ecological significance
• nutrition

Keywords

• kelp
• seaweed
• harvesting
• nutrition
• foraging
• ecology
• cooking

Sponsors

Beere Brewing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Self Kelp

Products: iHunter App

Books & works: Seaweed Chronicles: From Tide to Table

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