Mussels with Thai Red Curry Sauce

Mussels with Thai Red Curry Sauce 2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons minced ginger1 tablespoon red curry paste1 cup coconut milkCoarse salt and freshly ground pepper2 pounds mussels (beards removed and scrubbed clean)12 cilantro sprigs...
END OF SUMMER: GETTING IN ALL YOUR FAVORITES

END OF SUMMER: GETTING IN ALL YOUR FAVORITES

The end of summer, Labor Day Weekend, is coming up fast! Summer evenings grilling on the deck will soon be replaced by kettles of hot seafood chowder eaten in front of the fire. Time to get our summer favorites, our must haves, in line for lunches and dinners over the...
ON THE FARM TWO: Good Practices/Good Products

ON THE FARM TWO: Good Practices/Good Products

This week we are writing about our Portland wharf neighbor, Bangs Island Mussels.  Bangs has been cultivating sustainable mussels off the islands of Clapboard and Bang’s in Casco Bay since 1999. Mussels are naturally one of the ocean’s great filter feeders, farming...

Classic Moules et frites (Mussels and French fries)

Classic Moules et frites (Mussels and French fries) 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter6 tablespoons chopped shallots1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons sprigs fresh parsley (plus 2 chopped fresh parsley for garnish)2 sprigs fresh thyme1 cup dry white wine1/4 cup heavy...