First the mussels must be collected from the sea, as well as pine needles from the forest.

Take a piece of wood and hammer four nails in the centre.

Rest the first mussel against the nails (hinged side up) and place the remaining mussels in the shape of a cross or circle, each mussel resting on the others.

Cover with a bed of dried pine needles and light on fire.

When the pine needle fire has burnt out, the mussels will have opened. If not, add more needles and light again.

The pine needles give the mussels a distinctive taste. Enjoy.