Mussels must be fresh, properly stored, and expertly prepared. Anthony Bourdain said some cooks were "less than scrupulous" ...

Freshwater mussels, also known as clams, are unique animals. Mussels have two hard, external shells and soft tissue inside. They also have only one foot! The movement of mussels is limited. Most ...

DESCRIPTION: Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks that have a two- valved hard shell, a soft body with respiratory, digestive and reproductive organs, and a muscular foot for locomotion, burrowing ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

Mussels can thrive in freshwater or saltwater habitats, and should be alive until they're cooked. As mussels cook, the shells open. Mussels are affordable, super-sustainable, and nutritious.

Jan. 24, 2025 Updated Fri., Jan. 24, 2025 at 5:29 p.m. Twenty-one gallon-sized plastic bags full of invasive mussels were removed from one of two tugboats intercepted by Fish and Wildlife.

Scrub each mussel with a rough brush under running water and then scrape off the hair or beard with a knife. An alternative ...

“Mussels are the least expensive seafood that ... in their original packaging (often a mesh bag). They’re still alive, and ideally, you’ll cook them the same day you bought them.