The fruits of the ocean are varied and bountiful. Oysters, scallops, shrimp, clams; all of these shellfish have an innate sense of luxury when served to us, whether steamed, sauteed and tossed with ...

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Too many people go through life being afraid to cook mussels and clams. Don't be one of them; they really are the easiest things imaginable to cook. The best tip for buying mussels: Chat up the person ...

Mussels are one of the most popular types of seafood around the world. Full of flavour and highly nutritious, they’re often served as tapas-style bites, in rice dishes, or simply steamed with a ...

Creatures of the sea are some of the more tricky proteins to prepare — preparing scallops, for example, could go wrong in many ways. When it comes to cooking mussels, be sure you do justice to the ...

Survival of the fittest is expertly exemplified by one marine creature: Minnesota’s freshwater mussels. These shellfish are being applauded for their unique and clever survival strategy. They ...

Most of the mussels available in markets on the East Coast are blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). Cultivated blue mussels on the East Coast most likely come from Maine or Prince Edward Island. The ...