tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post3273077692451781561..comments2023-10-23T13:21:53.098-04:00Comments on My Carolina Kitchen: Mussels Throwdown – Thai Coconut & Basil vs. French Moules a la MariniereSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-20146258724616244542014-04-13T09:06:52.940-04:002014-04-13T09:06:52.940-04:00I would be surprised if I didn't like the Thai...I would be surprised if I didn't like the Thai better only because that is one of my absolute favorite flavor profiles. I could eat Thai food all week, love all of the ginger, lemongrass, chiles, garlic, and cilantro flavors. <br /><br />Glad therapy is going well. That's the toughest part of recovery to me. Hang in there kiddo! Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-22449599787409258352014-04-04T12:37:03.723-04:002014-04-04T12:37:03.723-04:00Dear Sam, I would very much enjoy this dish. I h...Dear Sam, I would very much enjoy this dish. I have not had mussels in a very long time. Blessings dear. Catherine xoCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-23906142868923521092014-04-02T09:36:18.453-04:002014-04-02T09:36:18.453-04:00I am addicted to mussels - love the French recipe....I am addicted to mussels - love the French recipe. I am intrigued by the coconut - sort of a Caribbean style mussels and on my agenda just for fun - when I am done with Phase 1 of Atkins modified. You are right - they are so easy to prepare!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-9022377604162575872014-04-01T16:04:43.026-04:002014-04-01T16:04:43.026-04:00Hi Sam,
What a beautiful "throwdown" and...Hi Sam,<br />What a beautiful "throwdown" and so difficult to judge which dish will be the winner. I plan on making both and let my husband who loves Mussels be the judge.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!<br />Miz HelenMiz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-92019077565971539822014-04-01T13:05:47.978-04:002014-04-01T13:05:47.978-04:00These both look delicious. It would be fun to prep...These both look delicious. It would be fun to prepare both dishes for a taste comparison party with friends. Lots of fresh, local mussels are available here. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-36409466195725539872014-04-01T12:33:51.555-04:002014-04-01T12:33:51.555-04:00I'll be honest - I think they both look terrif...I'll be honest - I think they both look terrific!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-5294777329336663102014-04-01T08:44:00.983-04:002014-04-01T08:44:00.983-04:00love love love mussels but never have them as ofte...love love love mussels but never have them as often as I want. something about a 2 and 4 year old munching on mussels isn't quite their idea of a good dinner but me and hubs sure do have them when we are out to eat. I also like to grab a few when I make a seafood soup or something. Love the way you cooked yours with those flavors of basil and coconut!Kitchen Belleicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025789951330518415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-48128962491195528832014-03-31T09:17:22.349-04:002014-03-31T09:17:22.349-04:00Sam, your photos are awesome! Love mussels...will ...Sam, your photos are awesome! Love mussels...will choose to make the basil/coconut as I'm not a great fan of tomatoes with my mussels, Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-38145271518831407222014-03-30T19:03:24.195-04:002014-03-30T19:03:24.195-04:00I'll take an order of both with a side of pomm...I'll take an order of both with a side of pomme frittes. Thanks so much for bringing yet, another wonderful recipe/s to foodie friday. Pinning.Diane Balchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13354023885009559689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-14370995262573158582014-03-30T15:14:50.435-04:002014-03-30T15:14:50.435-04:00Great throw down!!Great throw down!!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-79278915262239356462014-03-30T07:58:39.352-04:002014-03-30T07:58:39.352-04:00Anyone who got to taste both was a winner, I'm...Anyone who got to taste both was a winner, I'm sure! Let me add my voice to the idea that mussels are easy to prepare at home. I'm had always been reluctant, and then gave it a try at home and it was one of the best meals I'd ever made. My goal is to find the perfect recipes for mussels in a saffron cream sauce. T.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-24628433057760843322014-03-29T22:05:09.863-04:002014-03-29T22:05:09.863-04:00Perhaps I should try both . . . though I've ne...Perhaps I should try both . . . though I've never cooked a mussel myself.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-50362383909243895012014-03-29T18:07:22.867-04:002014-03-29T18:07:22.867-04:00The best mussels we ever ate were in Brittany, kno...The best mussels we ever ate were in Brittany, known for the best. They were cooked in white wine, so you know what I think. But it is always fun to experiment.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-91742619526394667962014-03-29T15:20:42.202-04:002014-03-29T15:20:42.202-04:00I love mussels! Our favorite French restaurant he...I love mussels! Our favorite French restaurant here in Milwaukee serves them your favorite way (which would be mine also) and also with a curry sauce which is delicious. I rarely make them at home because, sadly, my husband is not a fan :( SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-36147939289409749912014-03-29T15:06:41.976-04:002014-03-29T15:06:41.976-04:00Sam, we love mussels and cook them all the time. ...Sam, we love mussels and cook them all the time. They are so easy to prepare, dinner is on the table in minutes. I can't wait to try your recipe! <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend and thank you for the visit, it was nice to "see" you!<br /><br />MaryOcean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-19298056542844179112014-03-29T08:52:59.210-04:002014-03-29T08:52:59.210-04:00I'll take the coconut steamed! They look deli...I'll take the coconut steamed! They look delicious. And thanks for the clarification of the cultivated and that beard thing. Always wondered what I was missing when the recipe indicated to clean it. Lea Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300494324578850021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-29513376161823988422014-03-29T08:20:45.706-04:002014-03-29T08:20:45.706-04:00My husband is the mussel fan in our family and I k...My husband is the mussel fan in our family and I know if both dishes were available on a menu at a restaurant that he would choose the Moules a la Mariniere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-14850809820572547522014-03-28T14:29:24.800-04:002014-03-28T14:29:24.800-04:00Your mussels look delicious, esp. the first recipe...Your mussels look delicious, esp. the first recipe. I see them in the store frequently and Bill loves mussels, but I've never tried cooking them. Guess that will have to change after your saying it's easy! Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-91865935071222432232014-03-28T12:15:31.014-04:002014-03-28T12:15:31.014-04:00If you have a Costco nearby you will find good fre...If you have a Costco nearby you will find good fresh mussels, especially on Fridays. I've never been disappointed. Unfortunately my daughter is allergic so I have to wait until she's away to share them with a friend. I love both recipes but gun to my head would choose the marinieres. Many years ago, I rented a house in Barfleur and had my fill of moules marinieres. What a treat! The photos, as usual, are beautiful, especially the composition of the Thai mussels. Lucky you to have such a wonderful in house photographer and cook!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-62281158072243023892014-03-28T11:14:14.411-04:002014-03-28T11:14:14.411-04:00Sam, We love mussels but I have to confess that ju...Sam, We love mussels but I have to confess that just as much about the bread and frites dunked in the yummy broth! I was reading Penny's comment above, we had the same experience with mussels from The Fresh Market, ironic since they were so not fresh. I haven't had any luck finding them anywhere where they haven't been sitting a while. We usually order them out at a spot that does a different daily preparation and they're always good as long as there is dunking material to go with :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-21054329640106623432014-03-28T11:12:09.783-04:002014-03-28T11:12:09.783-04:00Being just lukewarm on coconut, I know I would hav...Being just lukewarm on coconut, I know I would have opted for the white wine version. I like the Chez Meakin moniker. Best of luck with the therapy.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-71543884446501218512014-03-28T08:21:50.391-04:002014-03-28T08:21:50.391-04:00I love mussels, especially fresh out of the water ...I love mussels, especially fresh out of the water as we get them in the summer in Maine. Haven't tried them with coconut and basil, but you can bet that's next .Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785948525432152607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-3835478863663916352014-03-27T20:42:51.476-04:002014-03-27T20:42:51.476-04:00Both mussels look exquisite, Sam, but I think I...Both mussels look exquisite, Sam, but I think I'd prefer Meakin's white wine version, especially since he adds Pernod! I hope your pain will go away as your PT progresses!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-22674279850209848482014-03-27T19:28:19.244-04:002014-03-27T19:28:19.244-04:00Oh, Sam! I am so sorry you are in pain! So very ...Oh, Sam! I am so sorry you are in pain! So very sorry and pray you feel better soon.<br /><br />I love both, but white wine might edge the other out. Yum!<br /><br />xo<br /><br />SheilaThe Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2209877942576268533.post-9216419809825421012014-03-27T17:44:46.173-04:002014-03-27T17:44:46.173-04:00I'll bet you had fun with the throwdown Sam! W...I'll bet you had fun with the throwdown Sam! While I've used it in rice pudding, I've never cooked anything savory with coconut milk and do think I'd like it:@)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.com