Mussels, mussels and more mussels :)

A few weeks ago Myles and I were priveleged to volunteer at the Portarlington Mussel Festival 2010. It was a perfect blue sky day, 36 degrees in the shade (not in the kitchen!!) and everyone was geared up for a great day.

Myles undertake a variety of roles including: setup; photographer; wine & food area official; and Mr Marvelous Mussel wrangler! (See pictues below)

I on the other hand, was lucky enough to spend 2 days in the commercial kitchen of the local hall.

Here under the guidance of a chef, Karin, and kitchen master, Lindsay (pictured above), the team plated over 800 meals, shelled 4 doz eggs; served 10 doz mussel pies, cooked many litres of tomato and Thai coconut sauces,

de-bearded, cleaned & steamed over 330 kgs of fresh mussels (YES, that right over 1/3 of a tonne!!) and had a great laugh.

We also managed to raise over $8000 for the local community :)

and yes we will be back next year!