I love, love mussels and I love ordering them as an appetizer or with pasta when we go out to eat. I have been scared to cook them for a longgg time. But not anymore! I feel so fortunate that the folks at the Mussel Industry Council contacted me several months back and asked me if I would like to have some blue mussels to experiment with.
Here’s what I learned about mussels from Atlantic Canada:
- They are amazingly inexpensive! I found blue mussels from Atlantic Canada sold at Whole Foods and they are sold in 2 lb bags.
- They are cultured/farmed in the ocean on ropes so there’s no disruption or dredging of the ocean floor which makes it environmentally friendly and sustainable.
- Blue mussels are harvested year-round which is why they are so affordable.
- They are good for you! They are low in fat, high in protein and Omega 3s.
- They are quick and easy to cook!
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Hi, my name is Julie and I love to share the cooking and baking adventures from my little kitchen. Cooking and baking is in my blood, thanks to my Mom! 
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