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Little side note: The audio version of this conversation is in Dutch.But here on the Substack, there is a summarized written English version and photos to get a better idea of what we're talking about. You'll also find Natalie's details—check out her workshops; they are absolutely worth it.

In the episode, I talk about Patagonia movies about re-wilding seaweed here’s the link to those;https://youtu.be/UL29ndxcYjghttps://youtu.be/y8a8vuFx4N8

A few weeks ago on a very grey, cold morning mid-December, the sun hadn't risen yet and I found myself at a gas station surrounded by the sounds of morning traffic and the smell of gasoline—not the ideal spot to go foraging. Because that was the plan of the day, foraging with Natalie Schrauwen. Natalie is someone I love collaborating with; her knowledge of Wild Foods and Fermentation always triggers me to want to go outside and learn more. Instead of going for a walk in the woods, she suggested we'd drive to the coast to discover the edible treasures of the Oosterschelde at one of her favorite spots to forage Wild Oysters and Seaweed.So happy with her suggestion. It was amazing to see and taste the diversity of seaweeds this bit of Dutch Coast has to offer. This conversation is more than a masterclass in coastal foraging; it's about slowing down, enjoying being outdoors, and finding poetry in the winter sea. I hope you enjoy this conversation and look at that grey body of water a little differently next time because beneath all that grey there's a hidden garden of flavor waiting to be discovered. Let it trigger you to put on your rubber boots, thermal underwear, and get outdoors to explore.The audio isn't perfect in the beginning as we are still in the car, but no worries, it gets better after a few minutes.

Enjoy!

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Episode ID: 1000682941513

GUID: substack:post:154280017

Release Date: 06/01/2025, 22:50:23