Zwin

As we were in Bruges, you know, if you're by the sea, you need to have seen food.

Mussels has been a staple in Belgian coastal communities for centuries, with the Zwin region near Bruges becoming particularly famous for its mussel beds.

The cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Sea create ideal conditions for their mussels to thrive.

By the 1700s, mussels were being harvested in large quantities and quickly became an affordable source of protein for working-class families.