Last night we went to a little French Bistro for dinner. They had an all you can eat mussel special that came with pommes frites (fries) for $20. I challenged the kids to eat mussels and told them they'd get big muscles if they did. I also promised dessert for trying everything we ordered and for acting civilized at a restaurant. (I'm all for bribing kiddies).
I love mussels and was happy to have them try just one. I was thrilled when they discovered they loved mussels and ordered a second round. They actually ignored the fries- that could of been the result of the nice bread that was filling them up. I was happy to reward them with chocolate mousse (even though their table manners are really not up to par yet- see above!)
I haven't tried to cook mussels at home yet but I think now I will have to soon. I will try this recipe as it seems closest to what we had:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Steamed-Mussels-in-White-Wine-367721
Margo, your food adventures are amazing. I always make sure that I had a filling meal before I sit down to read your blog, otherwise I would be salivating on the keyboard:-)))..Lucky kids!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried the Muncan yet? Maybe you and Judith can go, she knows the place...
No Gabi haven't been to Muncan yet but I definitely want to... ayy so many places and so much to try... and so little time...
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