Since starting this project I've learned that finding sea vegetables to purchase is a lot easier than I thought (at least in the Bay area). I prefer to buy local, but I've also bought some of the larger brands (like Eden) when local wasn't available. I have a list of suppliers under my links section (see right sidebar) in the event that local sea vegetables aren't an option. I'll keep adding to this list of where to buy sea vegetables in the Bay Area:
1. First check out the farmer's markets in your area because they sell the most local product and you will get to meet the harvester. The farmer's market in Berkeley on Tuesdays sells Mendocino sea veggies from Pacific Wildcraft.
2. Berkeley Bowl in Berkeley: sells a great selection of local and non-local sea vegetables (some from the Mendocino Sea Vegetable Company)
3. Whole Foods Market: each store I've been to has many brands of sea veggies, but not local
4. Alameda Natural Grocery: Carries a good selection of non-local brands
5. Rainbow Grocery in SF : I've heard that there is a good selection of sea veggies here.
