The Lederman Kitchen

Last Sunday we took the train up to Howth, a seaside village known for their seafood and coastal views.  When we arrived, just outside of the train station, there was a really nice farmers market.  I was drooling over the fresh produce, bread and sweets.  Brian had zeroed in on the €5 gourmet burgers and dumplings. But, we resisted our temptations.  We did not come to Howth for any of that.  We came for the seafood.  And there were plenty of fish markets, cafes and restaurants serving fresh seafood. We started lunch by sampling some mussels.  And ended with some Fish and Chips (I forgot to take a photo).  Both were worth going back for. We walked around and enjoyed the views and people watching. Don't be fooled by the blue sky and sunshine, it was cold! After an enjoyable afternoon of lunch and exploring, we retreated back to the train and to our temporary home. 1.5 weeks left until we move, can't wait!

Michelle absolutely loves mussels.  In fact, we spent a good hour walking around the beach in Cannes on our honeymoon seeking out a restaurant that had Moules Mariniere on the menu.  It was the tail end of mussel season so a lot of places ran out already.  We finally found the perfect spot for lunch and Michelle had her moules and frites. I have made mussels plenty of times before, but now every time we have them at the house it reminds us of our lunch on the beach in the French Riviera.  It may not seem like a quick weeknight meal, but the whole dish comes together in about 15 minutes.   To recreate your own Cote d'Azur classic, you will need: 2 lbs of mussels 2 cloves of garlic 2 shallots 1 1/2 cups of dry white wine 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 tablespoon of butter 1/3 cup chopped parsley Bread to soak up the sauce (you're going to the store to buy mussels already, you might as well get a nice fresh baguette whil...