you must tap their
shells for signs of
life before it is safe
to place mussels
in boiling wine.
if they shiver and
pull their slippery
coats around
themselves a little
tighter, count
yourself blessed –
as soon as it gets
unbearable, they
will open up to you.
and you may want to
use as little wine as
possible – they let
go so naturally
.
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