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Yep, ladies and gentlemen, those are mussels... They taste somewhat like clams, but are poisonous during months containing the letter "r".
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Getting smashed by crashing waves is usually no problem for mussels -- they have an exceptionally strong hold-fast, but packing so closely together must give them a bit of extra strength.
You can read more about mussels on Wikipedia at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mussel
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And this is a variety of kelp that looks like ribbons. Kelp is seaweed -- sometimes called brown seaweed, and I understand that there are over 1700 varieties. It is an excellent source of iodine and contains a complete array of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
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Kelp seems to love being sloshed around in the tides. It's very durable...
You might be surprised how many products contain kelp -- it holds water in suspension and makes a fine thickener in hundreds of products -- from toothpaste to paint. Years ago I worked as a paint-maker, and every morning I would start off by dissolving powdered kelp in water -- it's thick and gloppy, but smells like the ocean...
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2 comments:
The first kelp shot is my favorite in this set. Fluid. And that's a lot of mussels in the cling...never knew that bit of wisdom related to the months with "r." I'll have to hit the Wiki to find out the why. Thanks for sharing.
Poisonous? That's too bad!! And here I was, already thinking of Moules Marinieres (really tasty and light, best with white wine).
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