OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:

>
> On a personal note, while many people like them, I've tried and just
> cannot stomach Mussels. They have a very harsh "fishy" taste. I imagine
> serving them with rice would curb that somewhat.
> --

Yeah, I have trouble with mussels... Give me six dozen clams, and I'm
happy as a pig in s***!

...fred