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"ax_food" > wrote:

> I had mussels my first time as well at a Chinese buffet, the ones with
> the cheese on them. Since then I have bought them and prepare them on
> my own in several different ways including white wine, garlic and
> butter, and tomato sauce.
>
> All were very delicious, but I have a question.
>
> The ones I had at the buffet were about twice as large and were much
> meatier than the ones I've been buying at seafood markets. Does
> anybody know why?
>
> Thanks!
> This is my first post to this group looks fun
>
> Miles in Oakland, CA

Those are probably the green-lipped mussels. They're generally imported
frozen from New Zealand.

Cindy

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