Mussels

[Innkeeper]

There is nothing in the world of food preparation more distant from delicate dishes than steaming mussels, believe me. It is more horrific that steaming clams or lobsters by a long shot. Mussels have one of the strongest tastes in the food world. No table wine will stand up to the process. If you don't want to find even a trace of your good wine in the broth, then go ahead and use it. Otherwise use the dry vermouth.