“You might not expect unfettered passion on the topic of seaweed, but Shetterly is such a great storyteller that you find yourself following along eagerly.”

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain t

Champions seaweed as a staple food while simultaneously explaining its biology, ecology, cultural history, and gastronomy.

Some might be put off by its texture, aroma, or murky origins, but the fact of the matter is seaweed is one of the oldest human foods on earth. And prepared the

Irish seaboard lore, recipes old & new, nutritional information & personal anecdote combine with the faintest hint of nostalgia in this refreshingly original mi