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A Plate of Mussels

Before the virus came My family and I would Go to Italian Restaurant My favourite entree Is always mussels Only as an entree On special occasions This dish is served in different ways My choice cooked in white wine Or in an oyster sauce Either way its served I knew I will enjoy

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Rob Carmack

Date: 5/16/2021 7:13:00 AM

This one takes me back some thirty years or so to a popular place called Bertha's in Baltimore. It was one of places I could get in and get served when I was twenty. Berthas is known for their mussels.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/17/2021 4:20:00 PM

Hello Rob Carmack, Italian Restaurant I go to sometimes has the mussels. When I go that is what I order. I always enjoy them. Do you go to Berthas often. Enjoy your evening my friend.

David Holmes

Date: 9/9/2020 12:52:00 PM

Darlene - I love mussels cooked in white wine, especially after harvesting them off the long lines that dangle in the ocean, this poem makes me yearn for a large portion with a glass of wine! David

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/10/2021 3:31:00 PM

Hello David Holmes, I love mussels to. I also yearn for a huge plate of mussels, in any type of sauce. With a glass of Gin with tonic.enjoy your evening my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 9/6/2020 3:38:00 PM

Now, Darlene, anyone who would eat mussels should like Rocky Mountain oysters as well!!!!! Only kidding you and by the way I like mussels too. The way you describe how they are prepared sounds very scrumptious indeed. Many thanks for taking time to post your kind comments re the Fort Laramie write. Bob

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/10/2021 3:34:00 PM

Hello Robert Hinshaw, oh Robert I do love oysters. Raw ousters. You are welcome. enjoy your evening my friend.

Sharon Keely

Date: 9/3/2020 3:31:00 PM

Ahhh - mouth-watering. Here's to our favorite Italian restaurants making it through this year.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/3/2020 3:47:00 PM

Hello Sharon Keely,my mouth waters for this entree. I just taste it now. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/30/2020 8:57:00 AM

Love it! Buon Appitito! I had a yard-sale yesterday. There is no quality life without yard-sales. Let's get back to normal -- it is not that difficult. Find away. Just do it.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2020 11:31:00 AM

Hello Joe DiMino,I do enjoy a yard sale. One never knows what you find.Yes lets get back to normal. I agree. Enjoy your day my friend.

Maris Warrior Tuazon

Date: 8/30/2020 2:32:00 AM

This too shall pass and the normal stuff will be happening again. A nice write Darlene.:)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2020 6:02:00 AM

Hello Maris Tuazon, Maris like you I do believe this will pass. It is taking so long for this virus to weaken. I look forward to things getting back to normal. Thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 8/29/2020 3:16:00 PM

I love mussels a la française and mussel soup, and smoked mussels. Where I live I can harvest my own nearby. They are best at their freshest. Thanks for stopping by to read my work. Bon appetit. / Maurice

Ricky Muse

Date: 8/29/2020 11:44:00 AM

There is a subtle decadence in this piece that I love. Nice poem. Thanks for sharing....................peace!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2020 6:08:00 AM

Hello Ricky Muse, hi, how are you? I hope that you are doing well..Enjoy your mussels to. Enjoy your day my friend.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 8/28/2020 1:23:00 PM

Sounds very exotic and crunchy though if it is raw I could never try it, never it nor sushi. Give me it roasted or fried I would eat it. So i enjoyed your delicious sounding poem it does seem you find it delicious. Kudos.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/28/2020 3:04:00 PM

Hello S.zaynab Kamnoonpuri,No these muselse are cooked in a white wine sauce. I love sushi. Yes I do. Enjoy your evening my friend.

V. Deepa

Date: 8/27/2020 7:42:00 AM

Yes, Darlene mam...we are missing a lot of things due to the corona effect..in our lives.. And mussels?!!! I don't know about this dish.. I wish I would taste one day when I find an opportunity.:-)I believe your doing fine.. Take care.Much love :-)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2020 11:08:00 AM

Hello Deepa,yes I am doing fine. I hope that you are to Mussels is seafood. It is cooked in a white wine sauce. Or black bean sauce.I have it on special occasion. Much love Darlene

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/26/2020 11:05:00 AM

I never had any,,,,darn Good verse Pangie

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2020 2:55:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, you never had mussels! Try them one day You may like them. Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2020 9:48:00 AM

I not a big fan to be honest... but i liked your poem.. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2020 10:08:00 AM

Hello Silent One, Silent One everyone has a favourite of a certain food. That is alright tht you do not like my favourit seafood. Enjoy your day my friend.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/26/2020 6:41:00 AM

I like shrimp too. Actually, there is a good shrimp dip. Simple. Just mixing cream cheese with shrimp cocktail and people love it :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2020 10:10:00 AM

Hello Heidi, i also like shrimps. Cream cheese with shrimp dip does sound interesting to me.Thank you for telling me. Hugs Darlene.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/25/2020 4:13:00 PM

I do like lobster and lobster rolls. Also fried clams strips without the bellies :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2020 5:52:00 AM

Hello Heidi, I Like raw oysters with lemon and hot sauce. Musseless, lobester, shrimps to.I miss these foods. Hugs Darlene

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2020 3:47:00 PM

Is the restaurant reopened? It is so sad to me how only the big "chains" like McDonalds or Walmart are surviving this. Seems like a way to cut down small businesses and bolster up the already rich ones. I enjoyed your poem.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/26/2020 5:58:00 AM

Hello Andrea,No the restaurants are not opened. Only for take out. Well at least we have these restaurants for take out. In the malls the Subway,New York Fries,Tim Horton's etc are opened. We can eat in the mall now. Hugs Darlene

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/25/2020 3:39:00 PM

They will taste so good when you finally get to go to the restaurant again. Hang in there Darlene, you're not alone. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2020 3:42:00 PM

HelloTom Cunningham,Yes you are right. I will have them as my entree. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/25/2020 1:30:00 PM

In some way you speak for many Darlene--hope you get to enjoy your favorite dish in your favorite restaurant soon. Great write that many can relate to,

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2020 3:44:00 PM

Hello Vijay Pandit, one day I will enjoy my favourite entree in my favourite restaurant. I look forward to it. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Judy Ball

Date: 8/25/2020 1:07:00 PM

Sounds great Darlene but though I like them they don't like me. I always get sick eating them. Hope soon we can all return to our favorite haunts. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2020 3:46:00 PM

Hello Judy Ball, you know sometimes our stomachs do not like what we eat.I have some problems wth som foods as well. God Bless Darlene

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/25/2020 11:22:00 AM

I hope that you can have it again soon Darlene! Have a nice afternoon :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/25/2020 3:48:00 PM

Hello Heidi,I am hoping it will be soon. What is your favourite seafood? Hugs Darlene.