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Happy go lucky Italian dreamer on her California persuit of happiness.
The motto is Carpe Diem, the favorite quote is: Siamo noi, con le nostre mani, a forgiare il nostro destino."
Trans. "It is us, with our hands, to shape our own destiny"
Love my family and doggies more than anything.
I always express my opinion.

Food & Drink > Seafood Recipes Recipes: Garlic and white wine mussels

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This is a very simple version of this delicacy, but sometimes I find simplicity is the best ingredient. For two people - actually, for two hungry people! 2 lbs of black live mussels 1/2 a glass of white wine (usually Chardonnay, but Sauvignon Blanc can work) 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, minced Salt 1 1/2 tbs olive oil (I do not use extra-vergin) Chopped parsley 1 lemon Ground black pepper Rinse the mussel-shells under cold water, and make sure that there is no seaweed still stuck; place the oil in a flat but deep pan over a medium flame; once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and let fry f...

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