Harvesting Mussels off the Coast of Portland, Maine, With Bang Island Mussels

Just as the flavor of a wine is altered by its environmental characteristics, so are mussels. That’s why Maine mussels, characteristically briney and meaty from cold Atlantic waters, are considered the creme de la creme. In this season 3 segment of “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 305), Richard travels to Portland, Maine, to farm mussels with Matthew Moretti of Bang Island Mussels. Besides being delicious, mussels are a sustainable source of protein and aid the environment. An independent shellfish, all they require from Matthew is protection, they feed and grow themselves. The only downside? Matthew’s demand outweighs his supply, his mussels are just that good.

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