archergirl wrote:
>
> I love mussels, I guess that it's because my parents introduced me to
> them when I was little. The unattractiveness of them didn't bother me
> at the time! My dad used to get fresh mussels, steam them and then put
> a little vinigar on them -- mmm they were so good! Well done on being
> brave and trying one! I have yet to try beef tongue! It's those
> tastebuds I can't get over! I always told my mom that I didn't want to
> eat anything that could taste me back! LOL!

I learned to eat mussels while working on an island off the coast of
Maine one summer in college, although I'd already "met" them in a field
biology course. The "beards" get pulled off in the cleaning process.
Spaghetti sauce with mussels was one of the first ways I ate them, since
that was my boyfriend's favorite way. I think I introduced him to
steamed mussels with curry mayonaise.

As far as I'm concerned, their appearance is totally to their credit. ;-)

Priscilla