tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post5298887735340050130..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Weekend Cooking: Mad About MusselsJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-38150042725744927092013-10-28T14:23:21.979-04:002013-10-28T14:23:21.979-04:00Les - I understand why it would be tough to get fr...Les - I understand why it would be tough to get fresh mussels in Nebraska. I think one of the best things about travel is to eat food not readily available at home.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43209905727667364842013-10-27T14:17:38.294-04:002013-10-27T14:17:38.294-04:00I tried mussels for the first time last year while...I tried mussels for the first time last year while visiting my daughter in Dallas. They were very good (white wine, garlic, butter sauce), but I haven't had them since that visit. As Lisa mentioned, we can't get them fresh, so I doubt I'll ever attempt to make them at home. Well, that and the fact that my husband wouldn't eat them. :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54971011204383941172013-10-25T16:28:16.528-04:002013-10-25T16:28:16.528-04:00Esme - I am certain mussels are even more deliciou...Esme - I am certain mussels are even more delicious in Brittany! ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48733319743215101482013-10-24T12:14:44.524-04:002013-10-24T12:14:44.524-04:00The first time I had mussels and fries was in Brit...The first time I had mussels and fries was in Britanny. They were delicious.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84396112930894028002013-10-22T16:46:59.648-04:002013-10-22T16:46:59.648-04:00Couscous & Consciousness - I'll be that...Couscous & Consciousness - I'll be that's delicious!! Never considered chili and lime for mussels, but I love that flavor combination - thanks.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14061683515340684452013-10-22T02:34:25.349-04:002013-10-22T02:34:25.349-04:00I love mussels - one of my favourite seafoods, and...I love mussels - one of my favourite seafoods, and something I prepare quite often as they are very plentiful here and relatively inexpensive. My favourite way to cook them is with chilli and lime - makes for a nice, light dish that packs plenty of flavour.Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2580486488990678262013-10-21T16:05:39.076-04:002013-10-21T16:05:39.076-04:00Darlene - I think most people feel pretty strongly...Darlene - I think most people feel pretty strongly one way or the other about mussels... funny that I could change sides so fast!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74595697686834446402013-10-21T16:04:34.754-04:002013-10-21T16:04:34.754-04:00Brooke - A good crusty bread to go with mussels is...Brooke - A good crusty bread to go with mussels is a must!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36049246194776768062013-10-21T16:03:51.513-04:002013-10-21T16:03:51.513-04:00Trish - I have another recipe pinned that uses tom...Trish - I have another recipe pinned that uses tomato and garlic. Can;t wait to try it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62858350151262887312013-10-21T16:03:05.081-04:002013-10-21T16:03:05.081-04:00Debbie - That actually sounds a lot like the secon...Debbie - That actually sounds a lot like the second recipe I prepared.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17308826417873062022013-10-21T16:01:50.097-04:002013-10-21T16:01:50.097-04:00Amy - I have another recipe pinned that sounds sim...Amy - I have another recipe pinned that sounds similar to yours and look forward to trying it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-36098529277051364462013-10-21T16:00:26.227-04:002013-10-21T16:00:26.227-04:00Cecelia - A no seafood rule? I love it!! I have a ...Cecelia - A no seafood rule? I love it!! I have a second refrigerator in the garage and seafood always ends up there.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90155722048975208792013-10-21T15:59:06.823-04:002013-10-21T15:59:06.823-04:00Tina - I read Kitchen Confidential before I starte...Tina - I read Kitchen Confidential before I started eating mussels and I can't remember what he said about them... that's probably a good thing!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66783194965001641822013-10-21T15:57:44.694-04:002013-10-21T15:57:44.694-04:00Peggy - LOL, to each her own :-)Peggy - LOL, to each her own :-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66115031800593970712013-10-21T15:56:59.215-04:002013-10-21T15:56:59.215-04:00Carole - That sounds like me and scallops :-(Carole - That sounds like me and scallops :-(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39688992296263498642013-10-21T15:56:23.372-04:002013-10-21T15:56:23.372-04:00Lisa - I can why fresh mussels rarely end up in Om...Lisa - I can why fresh mussels rarely end up in Omaha :-(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33118314089879199992013-10-21T15:55:22.153-04:002013-10-21T15:55:22.153-04:00jama - Mussels are sweeter and more chewy than cla...jama - Mussels are sweeter and more chewy than clams, and I like them much better. Have only had oysters raw, so not sure I could make a comparison there.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-5644548007078479702013-10-21T15:53:30.690-04:002013-10-21T15:53:30.690-04:00Care - Mussels are my new favorite!Care - Mussels are my new favorite!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-8020617443535211602013-10-21T15:53:06.283-04:002013-10-21T15:53:06.283-04:00Joy - I've gone from recipes torn from magazin...Joy - I've gone from recipes torn from magazines and newspapers, to cookbooks, and now, more often than not, I'm cooking while reading the recipe from a computer screen... how times have changed!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-91938172767983116992013-10-21T15:50:05.448-04:002013-10-21T15:50:05.448-04:00Linda - Cleaning the mussels wasn't as much of...Linda - Cleaning the mussels wasn't as much of a pain as I thought :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28221346687033937362013-10-21T15:49:22.185-04:002013-10-21T15:49:22.185-04:00Diane - Even if I had a Whole Foods and Trader Joe...Diane - Even if I had a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's nearby, I'd still shop at Wegmans!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7988416382279496112013-10-21T15:46:41.766-04:002013-10-21T15:46:41.766-04:00Trish - I'm so thankful my family has finally ...Trish - I'm so thankful my family has finally grown into a bung of adventurous eaters... though it's taken nearly 20 years ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82002501128924204692013-10-21T15:45:23.556-04:002013-10-21T15:45:23.556-04:00Beth F - The cleaning was really not as difficult ...Beth F - The cleaning was really not as difficult as I'd imagined.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-86992459946681657732013-10-21T14:16:23.862-04:002013-10-21T14:16:23.862-04:00I'm not one for mussels but I do enjoy watchin...I'm not one for mussels but I do enjoy watching the cooks prepare them. They make such an appealing dish but they aren't for me. I'm glad you are finding new recipes to try though!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39841016980649227582013-10-21T10:35:50.174-04:002013-10-21T10:35:50.174-04:00Mussels are yummy! I prefer white wine based sauce...Mussels are yummy! I prefer white wine based sauces and some yummy bread to soak up the remaining sauce. It's one of my go-to appetizers at restaurants. I haven't worked up the courage to cook them yet as they sound a bit complicated on the preparation front. Things with shells I normally avoid since I such as cooking in general. Perhaps my husband will one day give them a shot at home. He's the far more advance chef.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474997114568231162noreply@blogger.com