Glistening midnight blue mussel shells attached to rocks and pilings are a common sight here in the Pacific Northwest with low tide revealing layer upon layer of these enchanting little morsels – so healthful, versatile, and readily available! Harvest these little gems in the Winter and Spring when the water is good and cold. You need but a sturdy knife and a bucket! The ideal size for mussels is 1 ¾” – 3” in length. There is some controversy as to how to preserve mussels after harvesting, but I am of the school that nothing works better than… read full article