This little chap was made by my son-in-law.
I have recently returned for a week’s holiday in Solva, with my daughter A, M and their 3 children.
Wales is always wet and windy, but we did have a glorious time with masses of sunshine, days on the beach building sand dragons and rock-pooling, wild walks, meeting up with family and friends, and relaxing in the evenings with a glass of wine – and seaweed.
A Wild Food Foraging walk with Julia of Wild About Pembrokeshire, gave us the information that all seaweed in the UK is edible, so long as it is still growing on the rocks. So I gathered some, washed it and marinated it in SoySauce, piri piri, black pepper and lime juice, garnished with edible honeysuckle florets.
The seaweed was crunchy and delicious to nibble with a glass of Pinot Grigio or a tasty Malbec. Go on try some!
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Well, no seaweed in my neck of the woods…maybe I can find something just as intriguing here in SD!
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Ooo yes Kathy, I wonder if you can find some interesting wild food to tell us about. SD – is that South Dakota?
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It is indeed!
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I’ve been to America a few times but I’ve never been to SD, my son has – he went to a rodeo somewhere there about 20 years ago now.
A long way from the sea!
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Evidentially our sea dried up after the flood, never to be seen again!
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There must be some cool fossils around there. I’ve always lived near the sea, I would find it hard to be far away from it now.
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Now that you mention it, there are some great fossils here, including two of the largest and most complete tyranasaurus Rex dinosaurs ever found. The geology here is very unique….I need to check this out better!
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Exciting!
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Making art from found objects is a wonderful tradition. I just might have to give it a try sometime. I just love the fanciful creatures you create.
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Oh yes Laurie, give it a try – fun and freeing to know the piece is temporary and there simply for the enjoyment of making it. Hope you show us what you make. xx
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You know, I just might that do that. If so, then I’ll be sure to include pictures.
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Yippee! I look forward to that when the mood arrives – no rush! 😉
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I love the little seaweed man, but don’t fancy eating it, although I believe it is supposed to be very good for you! 🙂
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Haha! It really is absolutely fine to eat – doesn’t taste of much, but is crunchy and with a nice sauce or marinade it is really good. Loads of good minerals in it. I’m sure Mr. Grump could cook up a storm with it!
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I am sure he could too, and probably would if I asked him. :-0
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He likes a culinary challenge – Trip to the seaside coming up!
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Oh yes! 🙂
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Another generation making art from found objects!
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Yes, all three generations were at it on our holiday – as family traditions go, it’s not a bad one to have I guess. 😉
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There is always lava bread
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Indeed there is but I looked into it and to make Lava Bread from gathered seaweed is a time consuming process. The seaweed has to be boiled for hours it seems in order to make the lava.
We did cook some and had it stir fried with onions, garlic and chilli. M and I loved it – the others weren’t so keen!
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So making figures for fun is catching!! Not sure about eating seaweed, think I will stick to the chocolate eclairs, carrot cake and creme brulee.
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It does seem to be catching!
Now you’ve got me wondering about making a seaweed cake ….. mmmm ….. maybe not!
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