Episode 712 of Weekends with Yankee: Old Things/New Hands

Travel Throughout New England with Weekends with Yankee [Weekends with Yankee Logo]( [Hero-WWY-Video-Still]( Weekends with Yankee Episode 712: “Old Things/New Hands” On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, Richard Wiese jumps into the world of Bangs Island Mussels, a pioneering fishery in Portland, Maine, that’s producing more than 250,000 pounds of sustainable shellfish a year. Amy Traverso heads to Connecticut’s famous Litchfield Hills to visit Arethusa Farm, where the cows get shampooed every day and their milk is turned into award-winning cheese and ice cream. Finally, a visit to the Trapp Family Lodge, founded by the family made famous by the movie The Sound of Music. [WATCH NOW]( [5 Marvelous Mussel Recipes]( From smoky corn and mussel chowder to fragrant garlicky steamed mussels, this collection of mussel recipes guarantees fast and flavorful success. For even more mussel love, check out episode 5 in season 3 of Weekends with Yankee for a look at Bangs Island Mussels, a Portland, Maine, company that’s producing more than 250,000 pounds of sustainable shellfish a year. [Image 1]( Jacques Pépin’s Moules au Gratin (Mussels Gratinée) Photo Credit : Lori Pedrick / styling by Catrine Kelty [Jacques Pépin’s Moules au Gratin (Mussels Gratinée)]( Made in the style of escargots with lots of butter and garlic, this easy mussels gratinée from star chef Jacques Pépin will find its way into your regular repertoire as either a party starter or, with the addition of salad and a baguette, a weeknight meal. Even better: The cooking liquid from the mussels can be used to make a cold and creamy soup called billi bi. [Image 2]( Summer Corn and Smoked Mussel Chowder Photo Credit : Adam Detour [Summer Corn and Smoked Mussel Chowder]( Corn and bacon are a familiar duo, but you can find similar harmony pairing corn and smoked mussels in a summer corn and mussel chowder filled with vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, and chilies. Smoked shellfish are a specialty of Maine, so look for brands that hail from that state, including Ducktrap River and Grindstone Neck. [Image 3]( Steamed Mussels with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Scallions Photo Credit : Heath Robbins [Steamed Mussels with Garlic, Tomatoes, and Scallions]( Quick, easy, and delicious — what more could you want from a meal? Be sure to discard mussels that won’t close before cooking and those that don’t open after cooking. And, as with every recipe, taste before you season with salt and pepper (the mussels may be briny enough from the ocean). [Image 4]( Steamed Mussels with Herb, Wine, and Cream Sauce Photo Credit : Heath Robbins [Steamed Mussels with Herb, Wine, and Cream Sauce]( A creamier version of a mussel favorite, this recipe calls for garlic, white wine, and cream. Fresh dill, thyme, and parsley provide even more flavor. [Image 5]( Pan-Roasted Mussels with Garlic and Almonds Photo Credit : Heath Robbins [Pan-Roasted Mussels with Garlic and Almonds]( This recipe gives a nod to French and Spanish cuisine, but the orange nuggets of cold-water mussels coaxed from their blue-black shells are all about the briny seas around Coombs Island. It was originally submitted to Yankee in 2008 by Chef Sam Hayward of Fore Street restaurant in Portland, Maine. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by [New Hampshire Tourism]( [Vermont Country Store]( [Maine Tourism]( [Massachusetts Tourism]( [The Barn Yar]( [American Cruise Lines]( Weekends with Yankee is a production of WGBH Boston and Yankee Magazine and is distributed by American Public Television. [wgbh][yankee][apt] [New England]( [TRAVEL]( [FOOD]( [LIVING]( [WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE TV]( [YANKEE MAGAZINE]( [SHOP]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( You received this email because you signed for updates from [NewEngland.com](. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to manage your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](