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 ...

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.

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, ...

Freshwater mussels, what many call clams, often go unnoticed, buried at the bottom of lakes and rivers. Most times we only find a shell washed up on a beach. Though hidden, freshwater mussels are ...

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