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 delicious seasonal offering of cabbage tonic features anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger to keep us limber in the cooler seasons.
Ingredients: filtered water, green cabbage*, turmeric root*, ginger root*, Celtic sea salt (* = organic)
Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-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."
Vital Choice genuine Atlantic mackerel (Scomber colias) make a delicious, health-promoting meal or snack full of essential nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, protein, calcium, potassium, iron, selenium, and vitamins B6, B12, D3, E, and K. Mackerel and other fatty fish have long been known as "brain food" because they are a rich source of nutrients that make up the brain's nerve cell membranes. Eating omega-3 rich fish helps keep brain cell walls flexible, optimizing their health and function. Meaty and mild tasting, try them with our Mayonnaise, scrambled eggs, or with fresh bread by a lake in the mountains.
Vital Choice yellowfin solid light tuna is purse-seine caught in the Western Central Pacific Ocean and processed by their packing partner in Cantabria, Spain. This premium, traditional, melt-in-your-mouth tuna is hand-packed in glass jars with organic extra virgin olive oil and a touch of salt. Its moist, meaty texture and rich flavor make it delicious in salade niçoise, in Spanish tapas, on crostini, and more.
Ingredients: yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), organic extra virgin olive oil, salt. Contains fish.
These succulent treats come from a Portuguese family that's been perfecting their craft for more than 100 years. Just for Vital Choice, they custom-pack Sardines harvested when levels of omega-3s and flavor reach their peak. Contains edible skin and bones.
These premium Sardines are packed in certified-organic extra virgin olive oil, rich in antioxidants and flavor.
* Low sodium
* Easy-open top
* Packed in Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Vital Choice premium Portuguese sardines with skin and bones are a full-flavored source of omega-3s. They’re custom-packed at peak freshness by a family that has perfected their craft for over 150 years. Our premium sardines with skin and bones are packed in purified water. (no salt added)
Features:
Premium skinless, boneless Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon in a 5.5 oz easy-open can. A smoky, savory treat to enjoy anytime, anywhere.
Signature Wild Canned Sockeye is the finest quality canned salmon available, because Vital Choice selects fish of superior culinary quality.
Wild Sockeye salmon is specially selected, fully cooked and ready to eat. It’s a delicious, healthy choice that’s packed with flavor and omega-3 nutrition.
Sockeye salmon nutrition
In addition to ample protein, Alaskan Sockeye salmon offers abundant omega-3s, as well as unrivaled levels of vitamin D and astaxanthin (as-tuh-zan-thin), a carotenoid-class red-orange pigment with rare antioxidant power.
On average, Sockeye salmon provides these amounts of nutrients per 3 oz serving (click the Nutrition tab on this page to see the omega-3 levels per official serving size for this product):
Ingredients:
Wild Alaskan smoked Sockeye salmon, natural sea salt, organic brown sugar, organic garlic.
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,* 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.
A delicate blend of herbs that are known to gently help the body with the detoxification pathways. Its flavor profile is sweet and earthy with notes of floral and citrus. Best enjoyed with a drop of honey!
Ingredients: organic rooibos, organic lemongrass, organic stinging nettles, organic peppermint, organic alfalfa, organic dandelion root, organic Schisandra, organic juniper berries, organic rose petals. Caffeine-Free Tea.
Experience the creamy delight of Wise Goat Organics' Tahini. As a year-round staple, Wise Goat's Tahini is the perfect addition to your pantry. Made from the finest ingredients sourced from neighborhood farmers who prioritize quality and sustainability, every spoonful promises nutrient-dense goodness.
True to our commitment to the environment and your health, their Tahini is certified organic and packaged in glass jars, reflecting the dedication to quality and eco-consciousness. Enjoy the nourishing richness of our Tahini, handcrafted in their certified farm kitchen in Hollister, California.
Ingredients: raw organic sesame seeds.
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.
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.