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As someone who has worked on a mussel-harvesting boat, and, unfortunately, eaten one or two of what was pulled up, I firmly believe the slimy buggers are an abomination.
Anyone who tells you otherwise is focusing on the taste of melted butter, wine, and seasonings, and ignoring the gloppy hunks o’ flesh bobbing in that savory mix.
And yet, the annual Penn Cove Mussel Fest endures, bringing a fair amount of money and fame to Central Whidbey.
Plus, the Jefferds family, which trolls the waters in front of Coupeville Sports headquarters for the seafood star of the show, are good people.
So, when they, and their signature event, do well, I nod in approval … from a distance.
This year’s celebration of the briny beast goes down Mar. 2-3, and while I may have no desire whatsoever to take part, if you do, good on you.
For those who want to toss in a little mountain biking with their attempts to trick their taste buds into thinking mussels were meant for human consumption, there’s also the Mussels in the Kettles event.
All the info you need can be found in the photo above, so no need for me to repeat it all right here.
Scroll up, read away, make your plans and enjoy your weekend.
Just don’t try and tell me those rubbery lil’ bottom feeders are a delicacy. My taste buds know the truth.
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