The Seaweed is always Greener
In somebody else’s lake…
Look y’all, it’s not a post about pancakes! Finally I’ve shut up! (Haha, but not for long; the pancakes will return!!)
Side note: I am so sorry, Erin, that I never answered your question from the Brownie Batter post. I didn’t mean to ignore you!! Your calculations for the pancakes are actually pretty darn accurate. Hard to believe, huh? 
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All the Way Arame Salad is making its way around the world!
Seriously, give this stuff a try—even if you think you don’t like seaweed. The less-intense flavor of arame (as opposed to hijiki) combined with the sweet-tangy sauce make this salad a delicious way to add tons of fiber, calcium, iodine, and other important nutrients to your diet. And (I think?) it’s 100% raw too. Yikes, I sound like an annoying infomercial for arame, don’t I? (Please don’t answer that!)
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Not only have the beautiful bloggers JB, GC, Erin C and Erin M been soaking up the sun seaweed, an amazingly-sweet reader (in London!) named Lauren has gotten in on the arame action as well. She even sent me a picture with her email:
Hi Katie!
I’m not a blogger, just a lurker. But I love your blog. Your recipes never let me down. I thought I’d send you a picture of my most recent cooking adventure. Does it look familiar? It’s your All the Way Arame Salad! I wanted to try this recipe as soon as you posted it, because just like you, I thought I hated seaweed. It was too salty and tasted like the ocean. But you convinced me, in your post, that arame was more mild than the other seaweeds. And once I read about all the health benefits you can get from eating seaweed, I really wanted to like it.
Well, I am happy to say that this recipe ROCKED! I can’t stop eating it. I made a huge bowl and was worried about how I was going to eat it all, but it’s already almost all gone! I’ve had it plain, in a wrap, and over rice. My favorite way to eat it is with the rice, so that’s the picture I sent. I hope you like it.
Thank you so much for writing such an inspiring and upbeat blog. Your sense of humor, writing style, and genuine kindness never cease to put a smile on my face. Oh and the recipes aren’t bad either!
(Lauren’s picture of All the Way Arame Salad over rice)
I’ve been obsessed with the stuff lately, too. Usually, I don’t like raw, crunchy carrots nor raw bell peppers, but in this tangy-sweet dressing I find myself chomping raw carrots like Bugs Bunny.
Snack, lunch, dinner… it’s even good at breakfast. Don’t judge!
It’s just so gosh-darn colorful 
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As much as I like ugly foods (hello peachy-green ice cream!), prettiness just adds so much to the enjoyment of a meal. I know, I know: Don’t judge by appearances… blah blah blah. But I can’t be the only one who feels this way, can I?
Above, a super-scrumptious lunch: All the Way Arame Salad, chewy cashews, a peach dripping with ripeness, wheatberry-apple pilaf (recipe to come in a future post), and roasted brussels sprouts
Is it weird to eat roasted b-sprouts in the summer? They’re actually one of my favorite summer foods, especially at snacktime—I pop ‘em cold, like chips!
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These “chips” are even better! Try them: Your tummy will thank you.
(And while you’re at it, make some Arame Salad too .)
*End of annoying infomercial*
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You are so cute Katie. Thanks for the mention! I am still lovin’ on that salad. I added extra cucumber and vinegar and it was divine. Now, I need a steady supply of seaweed for the rest of summer!
And I still eat roasted sweet potatoes…and brussel sprouts. They’re just too good to give up for warm weather.
mm..i love roasted brussel sprouts
It is a very vibrant & colourful salad. Strangley, I save all my seaweed consumption for sushi. I do enjoy the stuff, so I don’t know why I don’t try it in other dishes. I guess it’s the whole “not knowing what to do with it” thing.
I just watched the Little Mermaid a few days ago. That’s one of my favorite movies!
I wasn’t sold on this salad the first time you mentioned it. I haven’t eaten much seaweed aside from when it’s wrapped around sushi. You sold me this time though, I think I’ll suck it up and give it a try.
Alright, alright…I guess I should give it a try! I admit, I’m not a big fan of anything from the sea — I don’t even like the way it smells! I’ve been able to tolerate veg sushi a few times in the past, so maybe I’ll end up loving the arame salad!
I’ve never had arame. But some sea veggies are too fishy-tasting for me…so I’d probably like this milder tasting one better. I’ll have to look for it.
I’ve been looking for arame at the Asian market, and I think I found it…not sure because it’s in Japanese. I will have to just check it out!
I’m totally with you on food appearance, Katie. I usually try recipes and get more excited over food that are prettier. But that doesn’t mean I neglect the ugly ones!
I haven’t had brussel sprouts since the winter, but those chips sound yummy!!!
Yum! You just solved my seaweed mystery, Katie! I had the most amazing salad at a restaurant while on vacation last week..I couldn’t figure out what kind of seaweed they used but in seeing your photos, I realize it’s arame!! Yay! Not much luck on the bar research so far to report. I tried the Pure Cranberry Orange and really loved it BUT it’s not chocolate. And you of all people understand I’m sure that there can be no compromise..he he he! But I did find the Pacifica Mexican chocolate soap..sooooo nice!
Listen, dawg, don’t you ever think roasted vegetables go “out of season.” I don’t care if it’s a billion degrees in my apt; I will roast (even broil) some veggies up if I’ve got the hankering, and brussels often top the list!
I am excited to experiment with seaweed, so I will mark the arame as “to-try.” Sounds like a winner!
the link to my blog doesn’t work because you forgot the “s” in “cardiovegsular.” but it doesn’t matter, don’t worry about it. arame is the best!
-JB
http://cardiovegsular.wordpress.com
I used to HATE brussel sprouts as a kid, but now I love them!! I definitely would love to find some news ways to make them though, since I’m pretty boring about it – since I haven’t been making them that long, I’m used to just a bit of EVOO and garlic…… I need to branch out!
I used to HATE brussel sprouts as a kid, but now I love them!! I definitely would love to find some news ways to make them though, since I’m pretty boring about it – since I haven’t been making them that long, I’m used to just a bit of EVOO and garlic…… I need to branch out!!
Salads look loverly!
i love all sorts of seaweed… i’m going to try your tangy dressing the next time i soak up a bowl!
Can you believe I’ve never tried seaweed? I’m gunna check out my Asian grocery store this week because that salad looks fab!
Pancake-y one minute, savoury the next… I can’t keep up!!
I just had to check Lush.com to see if that’s the same stuff in the Big Blue bath bomb — and it is.
So, while I’ve never eaten it, I have bathed in it many times.
(Also, I’ve had Under the Sea stuck in my head since I first glanced at this post earlier today. I’m now thinking that a bath with Big Blue and the Little Mermaid soundtrack would be just silly enough to be awesome.)
I must get some seaweed soon! I’ve only heard amazing things about it =)
i looked at seaweed in the store… but didn’t buy it as i’m trying to use what’s already in my kitchen… i might have to break that rule
I love arame, too! I’ve had it in kale and seaweed salad and edamame/arame salad, but now must try your version, too! Always looking for new ways to incorporate sea veggies!
No need to apologize for missing a post–I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed and not have enough time to read/comment as much as you’d like to. If only days had 36 hours instead of 24!
Okay, you’ve convinced me! I think I’ll look for some arame next time I’m out. The salad looks super summery, and I think that *eating* seaweed will help make up for my inability to *swim* in seaweed-laden ocean water thanks to New England’s chilly weather lately!
im convinced if i learned how to make my own sushi i would never eat anything else- which is why I have never bought seaweed before. may need to change my tune
“You dream about going up there, but that is a big mistake.” It’s kinda scary how much of that song I know by heart.
Anyway, I really must make a trip to WF for some of this arame. You make it look so good!
I haven’t seen Arame yet, but I made Hijiki salad wraps today for lunch! It kind of looks the same though I don’t really know about the taste.
I LOVE brussel sprouts!
Mmmm…love seaweed. I need to use it more. Meanwhile, I have noticed you and others talk about overnight oats. What is the process? Thanks!
I don’t think I can get arame here, but I am very intriegued. I need to have a better look at the Asian stores.
definitely not weird to eat roasted brussels in the summer – you’ve just made me want some!!
I’ll have to try the salad, I’m not sure if I like seaweed either. but then the only stuff I’ve tried is nori on sushi rolls and I’m not a huge lover of that.
HaHa! my daughter laughs at me because I want my food to look pretty:) I still have not been brave enough to try seaweed. Just the thought makes me cringe. He, I did have dulse granules yesterday! Does that count? I may have to give your salad a try but no promises:)
im so obsessed with sesame seaweed salads. i had some in yesterdays lunch
the brussels look great, i seem to forget about roasted veggies in summer…
I LOVE roasted Brussels sprouts anytime of the year, and I eat them cold as a little snackie sometimes too. Not weird at all.
So colorful!!
I just made some kale chips! Yum!