Fresh mussels should also smell faintly like salt water and the ocean. If they smell like literal garbage or fishy, trust your nose and pick either a new batch or find a new stall to buy from.

They're Cleaner and Quicker -- and Fresh Off the Farm. March 4, 2003 More than 22 years ago. By Jeanne McManus. A half-dozen raw mussels were strewn across the kitchen counter, ...

Dangers of Raw Mussels. Some people enjoy raw mussels, but they can be hazardous to certain people who are vulnerable to contaminants. Those with cancer, liver disease, ...

Use fresh mussels: For the best flavor and texture, always use fresh mussels. Look for mussels that are tightly closed or close when tapped. Discard any that remain open, as they may not be safe ...

Today, though, we’ll embrace the unfamiliar and discuss what to do with mussels, starting when […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 71°F. Friday, April 18th 2025 ...

Mussels are the perfect party guest. You give them wine and heat, and they give you sauce. Baguette slices are happy, you're happy. The wallet is happy, too -- because meaty mussels are a deal at ...

The fresh and delicious mussels are sold at market price and they're sometimes included in the daily price specials that last from open to close. Mandolin Aegean Bistro 4312 N.E. 2nd Ave.

Eating raw mussels from one region has been linked to several cases of vibriosis in New Zealand. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is aware of eight confirmed cases of Vibrio ...

But the best way to appreciate mussels–especially when they are fresh from the ocean–is steamed […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F. Thursday, May 15th 2025 ...

The role of native mussels in that fight may be crucial — if only they survive competition with non-native invasive mussels in fresh water havens like the Great Lakes. Researchers work on floating ...