Stage 2 jours cuisine des algues : immersion gastronomique

Two days of foreshore, transmission, cooking and tasting

Enjoy an immersive culinary experience in the heart of the village of Meneham with Florence Creachcadec, ethnobotanist and author of the book Les Algues : les connaître, les cueillir, les cuisiner, and Nadia Chichiarelli, professional seaweed harvester.

More than just a cookery workshop, this course takes you deep into the fascinating world of Breton seaweed, from its discovery on the foreshore to its transformation on the plate.
As the tides go by, you'll learn how to discover, recognise, harvest, preserve and use seaweed in complete safety, while respecting the natural environment and regulations. Between accessible theory (20%) and practice (80%), you will explore the main edible species, their uses, their nutritional qualities and the basis for sustainable harvesting.

In the kitchen, it's all about experimentation: culinary techniques, creative recipes, iodine-flavoured tastings and shared meals will help you make seaweed an easy part of your daily routine. From dinner to breakfast, the immersion continues with convivial meals featuring sea flavours, local produce and an approach inspired by macrobiotic cooking.
The little extra: you'll leave with your theory and recipe booklet, a few homemade preparations and the desire to continue cooking with seaweed long after the course is over.

On the programme:
- Two outings on the foreshore
- Identification of the main edible seaweeds
- Ecology, biology and uses of seaweed
- Responsible harvesting and regulations
- Conservation techniques
- Creative cooking and an approach inspired by macrobiotic cuisine
- Iodine-flavoured tastings
- Shared, convivial meals

Included
- Two outings on the foreshore
- 1 lunch
- 2 dinners
- 1 macrobiotic seaweed breakfast
- Aprons, utensils and ingredients
- Theory and recipe booklet
- Tastings and preparations made during the course

PRACTICAL INFORMATION :
Course only: Sunday 16 and Monday 17 August 2026
Course with accommodation: from Sunday 16 August 2026 at 1.45pm to Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 9.30am
Public: Adults and teenagers - Beginners and initiates welcome. Maximum 16 participants
Location: Meneham - North Finistère. Meet in front of the Ti Salou Museum (thatched-roof house), in the heart of the village of Meneham. Car park around 700 m away (10-minute walk).

What to bring: waterproof footwear (boots, neoprene booties or old shoes), windbreaker, sun protection, hat, water bottle, in fine weather: swimming costume and sturdy sandals welcome.
Camera recommended.

Bookings: www.estranordinaire.com