Moules aux frites (mussels with fries)
For those of you who have followed my blog, you have likely noticed that I have quite a few mussel recipes. That’s because I both love them and have had the pleasure of volunteering since 2010 at the Portarlington Mussel Festival, demonstrating how to cook these fabulous molluscs. I am also lucky enough to travel and enjoy trying mussel recipes from around the world whenever I can. In France, mussels are often served in brasseries. A brasserie is a lively, informal French-style restaurant known for serving traditional, hearty dishes all day long. Picture a bright, bustling dining room with small tables set close together, mirrors or tiles on the walls, and servers weaving through the crowd with large plates. In that relaxed, energetic setting, moules frites isn’t just a menu item — it’s practically a house speciality. I’ve had the sauce based in white wine, in blue cheese, with apple cider, with bacon — the possibilities are almost endless. Many people are nervous to cook mussels at ho...
