Eating RAW MUSSELS + New Zealand's OLDEST pub South Island, New Zealand | New Zealand FOOD TOUR

[@Frank-rx8ch]

I enjoy mussel chowder with malt vinegar, diced tomatoes & onions with a sprinkle of spring onions.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Sounds bloody delicious Frank! Looking forward to the colder months so I can get into making smoked fish chowder at home! Thanks for watching this one, hope you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena

[@MsKestrela]

Those burgers were huge!! And so were the mussels! You got me salivating on this one, guys. It's so lovely to see the green landscapes you get to drive through, and the clear, crisp air blowing around you. The pub grub sure wasn't a bargain, though!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😝😝😝 it’s not easy on the pocket travelling around NZ. We’re slowly getting used to it- kind of 🤪 So happy you enjoyed this one MsKestrela. We loved the scenery on this part of NZ- simply stunning. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@lisan9642]

You live in paradise! Great video.

[@ChasingaPlate]

🥰🥰🥰 won’t disagree with you on that one! Thanks for watching and commenting Lisa N, so happy you enjoyed it! Cheers, Sheena

[@FoodandFootprints]

Great looking burgers and nice that the cider isn’t too sweet

[@ChasingaPlate]

Those burgers hit the spot! 🤤

[@catherineturner2839]

Those raw mussels OMG yummmmmy. Those along with some raw oysters and raw fresh shucked king scallops - Heaven

[@ChasingaPlate]

Now you’re talking Catherine! YUM! The raw mussels were delicious 🤤 As were the cooked ones too- it was such a great lunch. Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you enjoyed this episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@sasajasic801]

our dear sheena and thomas we sent hug and kiss video is beautifull buy buy sladja i sasa

[@DavyBaby3000]

I have never had raw scallops, interesting.

[@catherineturner2839]

@@DavyBaby3000 make sure they are very very fresh and try the coral too. so delightfully sweet

[@blueboy5708]

@@catherineturner2839 Raw fish too Mmmm

[@martinm7160]

I love NZ mussels! We enjoy them in Oz. 😋

[@ChasingaPlate]

Aren’t they amazing. We’re so lucky with the seafood in this part of the world. Do you get kiwi mussels in oz? Thanks for watching. Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@anzacngatai1823]

wish I could get kutai fresh here in sydney always frozen n precooked

[@selinawilson2872]

Loving New Zealand guys! It's a country that is inaccessible for most being so far away and expensive to travel to, so it''s a real treat to see your videos. I wish the UK would adopt more sustainable means to farm our food. xx

[@alinapetrea23]

every country should think about this. mother earth would be very grateful ... and our meals would be delicious

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Selina! Yes, we are quite isolated down here 😆 We’re so happy this series allows you to travel and eat with us and that it makes NZ more accessible to you all! We have loved connecting with sustainable food businesses here- it’s exciting hearing what people are doing on that front. I think food systems all around the world need to have sustainability at the forefront- Mother Earth depends on it 💕 Thanks for watching this one and we’re so happy you enjoyed it! Cheers, Sheena

[@ChasingaPlate]

Totally agree Alina! 💕

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Selina hope to see you here one day, this place is paradise 😁

[@yarachau5662]

Love it! Great insight to what NZ offers. Very exciting 😃

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😍😄😍 we’re so happy you’re enjoying the series Yara Chau! It’s such a joy sharing these food gems on the channel. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@benjilee5279]

I’m really loving these New Zealand videos guys! Your videos are so beautifully done. Keep up the great work!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thank you so much for the lovely message Benji! We’re so thrilled you’re enjoying the series. It’s such a joy getting to share our home with you guys. Thanks for watching and commenting 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@jtothel3207]

Raw Mussels? Wow! The scenary reminds me of the Vancouver Island area (my home)...only on steroids! So beautiful!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 you must live in a gorgeous part of the country Jennifer! It was a delicious day and the scenery definitely added to our enjoyment of it. Those mussels were absolutely delicious! Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@chikondibanda6479]

Are mussels not raw?

[@TBHNotGonnaLie]

It's delish, squeeze of lemon if your not use to it raw and buy from a good source, in NZ we eat a lot of seafood raw 😁

[@Neilz22]

@@chikondibanda6479 most people don't eat them raw, usually there always cooked but when they say raw it's straight from the shell.

[@hellurmoto3163]

It's the only way i love eat mussels, only raw 😍😍😍😍 the red ones have a slight sweeter taste (no not actually lollie sweet, but sea sweet If that makes any sense lol) I mean il eat them steamed/cooked too, but I prefer them FRESH raw straight out of the sea or still in the shell atleast 😍 yummy!!!! Grew up eating seafood raw thanks to my Nana 😁

[@mariaandbryan]

Loving how much you are showing us of New Zealand, making the country even more attractive of what it already is to us

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 you guys have to get over here once you’re able to! We’re so enjoying sharing our home with you guys. Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@mariaandbryan]

@@ChasingaPlate we will!!! And we are loving the NZ series!

[@FoodandFootprints]

Oldest pub in New Zealand! How awesome is that

[@ChasingaPlate]

Pretty neat for a young country like ours 😄 Kinda wish we hadn’t been driving so we could have sampled more of the local brews 😝

[@tawong2776]

Thanks for all the wonderful infomation of New Zeeland through your adventure...it's not only food but very good presentation and will visit New Zeeland in future....!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for your kind words Ta Wong! So glad we can share our beautiful homeland with you. Hope you like the rest of our NZ content and that you can experience it all for yourself very soon! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@richardchong6922]

Greetings from Malaysia ! Love all your videos and keep up the great job !

[@ChasingaPlate]

A huge Kia ora to you in Malaysia Richard! Thanks for watching and for your kind words 😄😍 So stoked you’re enjoying our videos! Hope you’re keeping safe and healthy- we can’t wait to return to Malaysia one day soon. Cheers, Sheena

[@vickimcmillan3705]

That was Epic guys .. loving every minute of the trip 🙏😍.. and wow 😱.. Thomas has hair 😱.. thank you for sharing 😀🙏🌺🌿❤️

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 so stoked to hear that Vicki! Thank you! Hahaha it was hard to keep up with the haircuts on the road! So happy you enjoyed this episode. Thanks for watching and commenting 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@frederickwilliam7]

Hello Vicki, your page is interesting. Would like us to connect.

[@hellurmoto3163]

Raw mussels are my FAAAAVE! I love it straight out of the shell as it is, but also love it with a squeeze of limeor lemon or cooked through garlic coconut cream or just steamed. My childhood favourite because of my nana 😍😍 seafood FOREVER! I cant wait to visit the mussel farm there!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Omg cooked through garlic coconut cream 🤤 YUM! How has it taken us this long to eat them raw!? They were so delicious 😍 My nana used to cook them in a black bean sauce when we were kids. So good. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate, hope you enjoyed it! Cheers, Sheena

[@tsocanuck]

Great food ..bit expensive ...in Canada burger must be cooked to almost well done.looked delicious,nice vid.

[@ChasingaPlate]

We’re slowly starting to get used to the prices here tsocanuck 😆 They’re a bit of a shock really! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one, so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena

[@0jt0]

great work guys. love the production value!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for your kind words mate! So happy you enjoyed the video! Hope you like the rest of our NZ series. Cheers, Sheena

[@mariaandbryan]

Really cool to see the oldest pub And that burger looks all kind of deliciousness!!! Cider is a great drink, we have some great cider in the region of Asturias in Spain and it's awesome

[@ChasingaPlate]

Would love to sample some Spanish cider one day 😍 Wish we could have stayed for a Sunday sesh at the pub 😆 Neat to see such heritage in NZ!

[@terrigagnon9196]

Thank you so much for this series! I would love to visit one day.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😄😍😄 Yay! That makes us so happy Terri. It’s a beautiful country to visit- we’re very lucky to call it home. We’re so pleased you’re enjoying the series. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@tanyakynoch8542]

I bit late to the party but OMG.... It was worth the wait coz the size of those mussels and the flavours has me drooling 🤤 and those burgers... Yummy 😋.. So envious of you living there but ever so grateful of you for taking us along for the ride 🤗

[@ChasingaPlate]

Not late to the party at all 😄🤗 It was such a delicious day! Wish we could have just sat in the sun all afternoon at the pub 😆 It is just thrilling that we get to take you guys on our adventure, thank you for coming with us Tanya! Cheers, Sheena

[@Pixlanta]

You are so lucky to have fresh seafood..I'm drooling 👍🏼❤️

[@ChasingaPlate]

Those mussels were unreal! Huge! Do you have access to fresh seafood where you are in Canada mate? Thanks for watching and commenting on this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@Pixlanta]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena , we live in the prairies lol no access to fresh seafood readily and if we did it's very expensive..frozen is readily available but we have the best beef and grains here in Alberta.❤️👍🏼

[@ChasingaPlate]

@@Pixlanta truly a long way from the coast! Bet the beef is mouthwatering!

[@tiggymalhotra2209]

I am not very big fan of mussels but this one looks really good . Can’t wait more video from south of New Zealand thank you guys 😍 enjoy 😊

[@ChasingaPlate]

They were super tasty Tiggy! Mussels are probably Thomas’s least favourite shellfish but he adored these ones. Bet you would too. Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@bbbnnuuuhgg7016]

You have been all around the world and finally some episodes on your home turf. I can only imagine the taste of that clean New Zealand produce

[@ChasingaPlate]

We feel pretty lucky to be able to share our homeland’s food culture 😍 The quality of the raw ingredients is just mind blowing! Thanks for watching and commenting George, hope you enjoy travelling around our country with us 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@ngaireuiti1324]

Really enjoy your videos keep them coming guys.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for watching Ngaire Uiti- so stoked you’re enjoying the content. It’s so awesome getting to share Aotearoa’s epic food on our channel! Hope you like what we have coming up! Cheers, Sheena

[@mariaandbryan]

We were highly surprised when we heard about raw mussels too. But the lemon and the freshness of it gave a perfect flavor. What an awesome experience

[@ChasingaPlate]

So tasty right?! 🤤

[@robincloud7744]

Absolutely gorgeous country! I would definitely love the burgers and cider!

[@ChasingaPlate]

It’s just spectacular 😍 that was the perfect Sunday arvo lunch! We loved it. Thanks for watching and commenting Robin, hope you enjoyed this episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@ytyaty6762]

Uwielbiam wasze filmy. Przepiękne widoki i ciekawostki z NZ. Amazing!💗😍

[@ChasingaPlate]

It makes us so happy to hear that mate! We’re stoked to share more of our country with you guys. Thanks for watching and for your support 💕😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Always a treat traveling with you. Both the mussels and the burgers looked epic! 😃🙌

[@ChasingaPlate]

And always a joy having you with us Michael! It was such a delicious day- I’m still thinking about those mussels 🤤 And can’t beat a pub meal on a sunny day! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope your week is going well 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@kri-m19]

Awesome vids i stay in south auckland nice to see our beautiful country

[@ChasingaPlate]

So glad you’re enjoying them mate! It was a real treat to explore Aotearoa a bit! Hope you enjoy our Auckland content 😄 Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@katea670]

Awesome video! We get the green muscles here in Hawaii as well, imported from NZ. They are delicious!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Oh wow Kate A! That’s cool! Do you guys have local mussels as well? Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode mate 😘 Hope your week is going fab! Cheers, Sheena

[@katea670]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena In Hawaii we have opihi, Hawaiian Blackfoot. (Had to look up the English word) they are also growing/raising abalone on the Kona side of the big island.

[@bobguenther6658]

Those were huge! Just wondering who does the editing? Thomas....didn’t see you try a raw one! I think I would have stayed with the broiled ones. Weather looks beautiful. Really enjoyed the video!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Bob! Thomas does all the editing! He’s got a creative eye 😄 Thomas was first in with the raw mussels- we were fighting over them in the end 😆 so happy you enjoyed this one. Bet you would have loved the broiled ones- they were fantastic too 🤤 Thanks for watching and commenting Bob. Cheers, Sheena

[@amandalee1268]

Enjoy watching ur videos, be safe n enjoy ur road trip 😍🙏🏽

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for your support Amanda! Hope you enjoy what we have coming up mate 😘

[@rolandcunington9447]

How good is this channel im glad I found you

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for the very kind words. We’re so glad you’re enjoying our videos. Thanks so much for watching this one. Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@rolandcunington9447]

@@ChasingaPlate no worries keep up the good work mate!!

[@sherylhokianga3]

So, Missing Our Kiamoana Bak Home In NZ!..The Best!...About Time!...I Tripped Home Again!..Living In NQLD!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍 Aotearoa sends its love Sheryl! Hope that travel bubble opens up soon so you can get back for a feed! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you enjoy our Aotearoa series. Cheers, Sheena

[@jomcgee6094]

I'm so falling in love with New Zealand!

[@ChasingaPlate]

That’s what we like to hear 😍 It’s so beautiful isn’t it!? Thanks for watching and commenting Jo, hope you enjoyed this episode 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@shahjehanghouri6270]

Love the way when sheena says HmmMMMmmm 😃😍😋

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆😆 I can be quite vocal in my appreciation 😄 Thanks for watching this one mate, hope you enjoyed this episode! Cheers, Sheena

[@FoodandFootprints]

Those mussels look next level!

[@ChasingaPlate]

We couldn’t get over how big they were! 😍

[@SuzyGrowsMyBiz]

Wow, those burgers were tall, you definitely had to give them a smush to take a bite. And I love your Frida Kahlo jacket at the beginning of the video.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much Suzy! Frida is actually on my handbag. I love it too- picked it up on our latest trip to Mexico. Those burgers were HUGE!! 🤤

[@alstyreshaddon2645]

Hi guys you are absolutely breaking my heart AGAIN and here I'am back in a 5 day lock down in Victoria well at least you give me hope to do all the plotting and scheming to get out of here to NZ, cheers Alister in lock down Victoria.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😝😝😝 we feel for you guys over there! Fingers crossed it sorts itself out. And you’re right- it does give you time to plan a trip 😆 And you can also binge watch a tonne of our videos to help with your eating itinerary 😜 Thanks for watching and commenting mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@alstyreshaddon2645]

@@ChasingaPlate believe me I'm binge watching so bad I'm doing repeats but the check list is getting there , 1 new passport 2 plenty of money, well a reasonable amount , 3 with my age fast access to the vaccine ? maybe end of march , 4 intention , you better believe it . cheers Alister

[@ChasingaPlate]

You’re ticking all the boxes Alister!!! 😍👊

[@dswetz1]

Those burgers were ginormous! Yum!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 yay for giant burgers! They really hit the spot! Thanks for watching and commenting Deanna, hope you’re having a great day 💕 Cheers, Sheena

[@laurencallaghan856]

I love eating green lipped mussels! Smoked, marinated, cooked in broth, I haven’t had a raw one though! It’s affordable, local food and healthy. Yum

[@ChasingaPlate]

They’re okay delicious aren’t they?! Mmm I love them smoked too. The raw ones were fantastic- almost richer in a way! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@jesahnorrin]

Those mussels had me salivating! Wow, so big and juicy. Shout out to Mills Bay Mussels! Follow them on Instagram and got a huge kick seeing you eat them. It was like a vicarious treat lol. Another top video!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 that’s so cool mate! Oh my gosh those mussels were epic- so big and plump 🤤 Loved them! Thanks for watching and commenting and so happy you enjoyed this episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@beautygood9141]

I'm so excited about your video, it feels like I'm going on a trip with you guys.. I like this, good luck for you guys😍, iam from indonesia

[@ChasingaPlate]

Yay Beauty Good! So happy you can eat and travel with us via our videos. Terima kasih for watching- hope you enjoy the content mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@FoodandFootprints]

Bring on the South Island!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Wooo hooo! Love that part of our country- it’s jaw dropping in its beauty. Thanks for watching this one guys. Hope you liked it! Cheers, Sheena

[@nawelel6970]

Hi guys 🥰oh thank you for showing us all your beautiful trips .... and beautiful foods waw very beautiful new zealand ..

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😄😍😄 so glad you’re enjoying travelling and eating with us mate! We are so lucky to call this beautiful country home. Hope you like what we have coming up! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@Mashariki_0]

I am such a picky eater but when you guys try out foods it makes me want a bite or 2

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😍😄😍 that’s awesome to hear Mashariki! Hope you enjoyed this episode and thanks for tuning into the live cook the other day mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@susandibble3525]

“Get it in my gob” Sheena you speak my language lovely 😂 🥰

[@ChasingaPlate]

🤣👊 thanks for watching Susan! Hope you enjoyed this episode 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@alinapetrea23]

yes new video !!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

🥳🥳🥳 hope you liked it guys! Thanks for watching and commenting 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@tosht2515]

Awesome _surf n turf_ day! *_mussels_* - Along with Moules Frites I had raw mussels in Brussels. Fresh and quite tasty indeed. Here's a coincidence...Belgium imports the majority of their mussels from *_Zeeland,_* Netherlands. 😀 (Spain during the warm months BTW) *_pub burger_* - I love slaw on burgers. Mmm, mmm. Very fun day!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Love that Tosh! Moules Frites- such a satisfying meal. I’d love to eat them in Brussels one day. I’m a fan of slaw on burgers too- that one really hit the spot. So happy you enjoyed this one mate, thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@tosht2515]

Belgium is a gastronomic delight, Sheena. Fish from the North Sea; local beef; arguably the best chocolates in the world and without question the best beer on the planet. And since you enjoy chips, delicious frites are served with many of the classic national dishes - moules-frites, steak frites, white asparagus (super popular in season) and frites, carbonade (braised beef) and frites...I think my tartare and toast also came with a side of fries. 🤔😂

[@byronandrews29]

Loving this series

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍 thanks so much Byron andrews. Stoked to hear that! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Have a great week. Cheers, Sheena

[@jullyeanngarrick4159]

Hi Guy's Caught the next vid,New Zealand mussels are delicious,the pub looks really cool,check the burgers there huge.My Dad back in the day used to collect black mussels,scrub the shells and then steam them in a large pot with some white wine(Good quality) and a little red chilli finely sliced,and a little garlic,pop a lid on the pot and steam only until the mussels open remove from pot,spoon a little of the liquor over,you can have these with some good white crusty bread ,if you haven't had them this way give it a try,simple but amazing!really enjoyed this ,could taste these suckers,and the look on your faces says it all,stay safe cheers from Australia 🦘

[@tototalomo]

Yum !🤤 except the raw mussels .😁 nice show thou 👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂 you can have the grilled ones! Thanks for watching and commenting mate, so glad you enjoyed this episode 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@gabbo164]

That pub is Emma’s and my idea of heaven. That looked amazing!!!!!!!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 we would have been happy to have just stayed there the whole afternoon guys! It was the perfect spot for a Sunday sesh! Plus they let up to 3 campervans park there overnight which is awesome. We would have totally done that if we weren’t racing to another filming spot! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one, hope you enjoyed the episode 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@vrindaiyer3419]

Lovely vlog and sheena you are looking beautiful

[@ChasingaPlate]

That’s very kind of you to say! Thanks so much mate. So happy you enjoyed this video- gosh we love the South Island. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@dakdiggity9256]

I personally don’t like mussels but for her first try and to actually like it is super cool.

[@ChasingaPlate]

I can’t believe it had taken me sooo long to eat a raw mussel 😆 Loved it! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you enjoyed this video! Cheers, Sheena

[@nodrama490]

Those mussels !❤️ I wish covid would end so I can go eat them NZ mussels! Great content guys 👍👌

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hope you can get over here one day soon mate! Those mussels were amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@tyroneparker8399]

@@ChasingaPlate just got some from my local seafood spot. $11 a box, from NZ! First time cooking them ever. Going to broil with garlic butter.

[@ChasingaPlate]

@@tyroneparker8399 🤤 awesome! Bet they’ll come up a treat mate. Enjoy! 😍👊

[@keithmasumoto9698]

Holy moly is right! I'm going to get some green mussels and do that garlic and butter treatment. We can get them frozen here in Chicago.

[@ChasingaPlate]

🤤🤤🤤🤤 do it Keith!! And let us know how it goes- bet they will be delicious. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate, hope you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena

[@nisialaelua7688]

So fresh and so yummy ,I missed the NZ foods love the seafood...👍♥️

[@ChasingaPlate]

The seafood is the best! We’re so lucky to have access to such amazing food. Thanks for watching and commenting Nisi. Hope you enjoyed this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@b2bkiwistyle291]

Burger taller than Sheena 😀😀 love the video

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂 totally bigger than my face! It was so delicious. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, so glad you loved the video! Cheers, Sheena

[@rebeccanagella3285]

Omg how good were those garlicky mussels??? 🤤🤤🤤 If the burger isn’t as big as your face, is it even a burger? 😆 Yasss Sheena get in there!!! Another great video guys! ❤️❤️

[@brilliantbutblue]

Hey l made Sheenas "Fail Proof" lemonade scones and they certainly are fail proof and delicious as well. Give them a go super easy👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

Word. 😂😂😂 Omg those mussels- I’m desperate for some now! And that burger! So happy you enjoyed this one Rebecca 😘 Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@morganfranks4284]

how are uz kiwi an its ur first time having a raw mussel

[@ChasingaPlate]

Everyone has a first for everything. Loved that you could get them at a restaurant. Thanks for watching. Thomas 😀

[@colonelfustercluck486]

some of us don't know how to cook a raw mussel

[@itz_dee9260]

Love the white mussels raw with with a dash of fresh lemon 😋 good for a hangover 😂 Use explain New Zealand and the food culture so well thank use 🇳🇿 Love you channel keep it up 😍

[@ChasingaPlate]

Kia ora itz_ dee, 😂 love it- very handy to know- we’ll have to try it sometime! So happy you are enjoying the Kiwi series mate- it’s so awesome being able to share our beautiful homeland with the world. Thanks for watching and for your kind words! Cheers, Sheena

[@TargetedinNZ]

Red ones are female and the tastiest 😁

[@andistuttgart9067]

I am not a big fan of mussels, but the grilled once really looked awesome.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Andi! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one 😄 Mussels are Thomas’s least favourite shellfish and he adored these ones! Especially the grilled ones. Bet you’d like them too! Thanks for tuning into the live cook the other day too mate. Have a great week. Cheers, Sheena

[@colonelfustercluck486]

the green lipped mussels from NZ are a lot bigger (generally), a better texture or mouthfeel, and are satisfying to eat. The flavour is good and clean too. We also have the usual black and blue mussels in NZ.... which are good. It's just that the green mussels beat them in every way.

[@blueboy5708]

Yum luckily I got some in the fridge and going there right now...mmmm

[@ChasingaPlate]

Lucky!!! Need to pop down to the fish shop and grab us a pot! Thanks for watching and commenting Blue Boy, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena

[@blueboy5708]

@@ChasingaPlate Kia ora Sheena Enjoying the videos Cheers

[@sherylhokianga3]

Omg! So Makin Me Hungry!!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆😆

[@mariaandbryan]

So the raw Mussels are served with vinagrette? In Ston, they gave it to us with just lemon

[@ChasingaPlate]

Yea at this spot they had the mignonette and also an Asian style dressing. I’d be down with plain lemon too 🤤

[@SuzyGrowsMyBiz]

I never thought you could eat raw mussels. Your water must be so pure for this to occur.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi SuzyGrowsMyBiz! I wouldn’t say it’s that common here in NZ either but we were keen to give them a go especially as the water is so clean in this part of the country. They were delicious! Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode- hope you enjoyed it 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@rahulsami6998]

@@ChasingaPlate it’s extremely common here

[@lacedgoods9155]

@@ChasingaPlate very common umongst maori, and raw seafood

[@quintonpaterson8361]

Kiwis that haven't had raw mussels before?? Strange! Lol nice vids keep it up

[@ChasingaPlate]

I know right?! It IS strange 😆😝 Glad we’ve rectified that though! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one, glad you’re enjoying the videos mate. Merry Christmas! Cheers, Sheena

[@cwong2040]

I Liked the video at the moment Sheena popped that raw mussel into her mouth. Wow! What an experience😍never thought we could eat raw mussels. I learnt something new😄

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😄😍😄 thanks C Wong! It was awesome getting to eat them raw- our first time. The water is so clean in that part of the country we knew there’d be no problem! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate. So happy you enjoyed this episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@kristinreign8026]

What? 🤣🤣 You can eat all seafood raw omg. Do you reside in New Zealand? If you do please do research.

[@NautiSoilderOG]

Beautiful videos.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for watching mate 😍 so happy being able to share beautiful Aotearoa on the channel. Cheers, Sheena

[@jehanc]

Did you come back before the first lockdown or after.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Just made it in before the first lockdown 😅 feel very lucky to be here! Hope you enjoyed this one- would love to get back to this part of NZ to explore more! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@hudini4564]

Yum bomb video guys👍🏾

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍 thanks so much mate! So happy you enjoyed the episode! Thanks for watching 👊 Cheers, Sheena

[@myzstepn]

Grew up eating raw mussels with my dad and papa straight off the rocks. These look so yummy!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 such an awesome food memory! These were so plump and juicy- how has it taken us so long to get into them raw?! 😆 Thanks for watching and commenting Mai Mai, hope you enjoy the rest of our Aotearoa series! Cheers, Sheena

[@claudiestevens1137]

Heart attack coming

[@myzstepn]

@@claudiestevens1137 ppfffttt im a personal trainer and FIT aint no heart attack here

[@murrayfnblackadder2512]

The Riverton Lodge Hotel has oldest liquor licence in New Zealand and fine meals 🍺

[@ChasingaPlate]

We love Riverton but haven’t visited the Hotel! Will have to get there for a beer on our next visit. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate, hope you enjoyed this video. Cheers, Sheena

[@tesstavares3143]

Amazing!! My state (Santa Catarina) grows more than 95% of oysters and mussels in Brasil and I’ve never had raw mussels!! I’d love to have a big beluga to call home for a few weeks in NZ!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Campervan life was so fun Tess! Bet you’d love it too. What’s the most common way of eating the mussels and oysters in Santa Catarina? Is there a traditional way they’re served? Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate. Hope you enjoyed it! Cheers, Sheena

[@tesstavares3143]

@@ChasingaPlate thank you for answering, as always!! Mussels are usually steamed and served with lime or vinagret (diced onions, bell peppers, vinager and olive oil) or like “mulle et frites”, and oysters... they go out of town 😂 from raw or stemed to diferent kinds of toppings like ginger, honey and cognac, fried in oil and garlic, different cheese sauces and many many more... 😊

[@waynekerr7838]

Never had raw mussels before but looks delicious. As soon as the borders reopen I’m off to NZ !

[@ChasingaPlate]

Wooo hooo! Get over here! They were fantastic Wayne- such a great flavour. Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@raegenpio7497]

Have you had a horse mussels from waihi they are massive

[@ChasingaPlate]

We haven’t mate- have only seen the shells on the beach. They ARE huge! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one, hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@levi-jamestemahenotioko5211]

Awesome video kia ora

[@ChasingaPlate]

Morena mate, thanks for watching and commenting! Those mussels were so plump and juicy- I can’t believe it took us so long to get into them raw! No going back now! So happy you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena

[@trilli7914]

What did the other sauce taste like with the raw mussels?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Both were great but our go to would be the red wine vinegar and shallot one. Such a tasty combo. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@trilli7914]

@@ChasingaPlate what was in the other one ?

[@DavyBaby3000]

The only problem with videos like this, is they make you hungry...or at least they do me. :-)

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆 hope you had a snack on hand mate! Thanks for watching and commenting 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@DavyBaby3000]

@@ChasingaPlate lol, I struggled through it. 🤣

[@ChasingaPlate]

@@DavyBaby3000 😆😂👊

[@CandyPeauvale-xd8hj]

That’s how we done since kids,,,,Raw mussels with simple lemony vinegar salty,,onion bit of soy sauce,,, all she wrote ❤

[@ChasingaPlate]

TASTY! Thanks for watching this one. Hope you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena

[@PhilCollier-eh1dd]

Yes New Zealand mussels are great, what does Aotearoa mean ?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Delicious right?! Aotearoa means “Land of the Long White Cloud” it is the Māori name for New Zealand. Thanks for watching Phil. Cheers, Sheena

[@colonelfustercluck486]

Originally the North and the South islands had different names. The early settlers came along and the separate Islands were then proclaimed to be parts of the same country, New Zealand. About 1856, the first recorded use of the word "Aotearoa' appeared in newspapers. It was a previously unused word/phrase, meaning "land of the long white cloud". So it's not a traditional word back to pre-european days, it is a modern word/phrase. Today some people use it in place or alongside of New Zealand.

[@user-gs9yc7wx7z]

I used to treat myself on a Friday arvo to a dozen raw mussels back when I was in NZ. $3-$4/kg back in 2017. Hope they haven't gotten too expensive since.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Sounds like the perfect Friday arvo treat D! I don’t think the price has gone up too much 🤞they’re so tasty- I can’t believe this was the first time we’d eaten them raw- talk about missing out! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@colonelfustercluck486]

NZ$6.50ish to over $10.00 for a 1Kg.... todays prices. November 2024.

[@user-gs9yc7wx7z]

@@colonelfustercluck486 yea, I saw $6.50 at pak n save when I was back a few weeks ago. Times are hard aye

[@colonelfustercluck486]

@@user-gs9yc7wx7z I think I will have to get myself a Kilo tomorrow...... it makes me hungry thinking of them

[@AndyL8]

The most underrated food in the world.

[@ChasingaPlate]

So good isn’t it. We’re very lucky. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@shawnlu9349]

Whats the blue material on the mussel meat?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Shawn, thanks for watching and commenting! I believe it’s what connects the mussel to the shell. We generally remove it before eating- it sort of has a plasticky texture. Cheers, Sheena

[@shawnlu9349]

@@ChasingaPlate Thank you for the response! Its something ive always wondered about but cant find much information. Love your work. Keep it up 👌

[@ChasingaPlate]

@@shawnlu9349 thanks mate! So happy you’re enjoying our content. Have a brilliant weekend 🙌

[@MingayGamay]

Heerlijk Mu sister lives in Auckland💕💕💕

[@alinapetrea23]

tell her about the mussels !!!! or ... does she already know?

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 that’s our hometown too! Have you ever visited her here? Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you’re enjoying the NZ series! Cheers, Sheena

[@brilliantbutblue]

@@alinapetrea23: Hello gorgeous Girl. Most of our mussels here in Australia are the green lipped ones from NZ and l can tell you they are to die for. Fortuantly this is one gem l dont have to go to NZ to appreciate 👍

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Haven't Watched it all But if it kutai,kaimoana reka 🤤

[@ChasingaPlate]

🤤🤤🤤 the kutai were so big and juicy 🤤 Thanks for watching and commenting Evelyn, hope you enjoy the rest of our Aotearoa content! Cheers, Sheena

[@mariomaue5164]

Surprising reading through comments how many people haven’t had the luxury of eating raw mussels. One more thing I miss about NZ, unfortunately hard to find fresh raw mussels here in oz in local supermarkets like they have back home

[@ChasingaPlate]

It really is a luxury eh Mario- I can’t believe it took us so long to get into them. They’re so delicious. Hope it’s not long before you can get back to Aotearoa for a feed of them! Thanks for watching and commenting 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@colonelfustercluck486]

yes..... most NZ supermarkets have a mussel tank where mussels are kept living in fresh salt water (just like this video at the restaurant). You go in and buy them alive, by weight. Take them home as cook as you wish. We are so lucky to be able to do this.

[@mariomaue5164]

@ yeah I was saying it’s not like that here in Australia unfortunately. I was meaning I’ve had the luxury of being raised up in nz and I miss how we don’t have the mussels like they do back home in those tanks with the water spraying on them lol. I’m a kiwi born and raised living in Australia 10+ yrs now

[@amandalee1268]

Is it expensive to live in New Zealand

[@brilliantbutblue]

Yes it is, lm in Australia not NZ but look at the prices for food there l think they have had to up the budget for content. X

[@ChasingaPlate]

It is 😭 The cost of living is quite high- I guess it’s because we’re a tiny island country at the bottom of the world. We’re still getting used to the prices here 😆 Cheers, Sheena

[@ChasingaPlate]

So true BBB. We found Australia much more affordable for eating out!

[@Froggability]

Our prices could be easy cheaper, but since exports can demand such high prices, they charge us the same or similar. Then covid hit some of the exports, and forced us to have cheaper prices on strawberries tomatoes etc huh?? 🤔

[@roberthodge4712]

Cheap in the far north cheap in deep south to live

[@mattparr3038]

Love raw mussels, any raw shellfish. Except paua, i like that cooked.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Dang tasty! Why has it taken us this long to get into mussels raw?! Missing out! Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you enjoyed this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@bkbk4003]

3:31 "iv'e never seen such big muscles" your partner left the chat.

[@ChasingaPlate]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tigerhood6830]

Good video

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching mate! Can’t believe it took us so long to get into raw mussels. Loved them. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@Riga.Mortus]

Not all green lipped mussels carry the bitter taste others are recognisably sweeter plump meatier and give extra superior flavor. In time with more experience you'll identify quality by sight. Enjoy! 😮

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍😍 Practice makes perfect 😆 thanks for watching mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@Evavlogkita]

yummy my favorite, mussels😋😋

[@ChasingaPlate]

They’re so good right?! 😍 Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@ArifukaziMeikato]

08:40 VALHLA : Valhalla..

[@ChasingaPlate]

We noticed that too! 😄😆 Thanks for watching and commenting on this episode mate, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena

[@OnlySerial267]

Lovely awesome 🙂🙂👌👌👌

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄 thanks for watching mate, so glad you enjoyed this episode! Cheers, Sheena

[@OnlySerial267]

🙂🙂💕💕💕👌👌

[@OnlySerial267]

@@ChasingaPlate 💕💕💕💕

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

I ate raw mussels once in France and it wasn't a good experience but these ones look so delish 😜👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

🤭🤭🤭 you poor thing! Hope it didn’t put you off! These were delicious- so plump 🤤 Thanks for watching and commenting anna sr7, hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@eatingadventures9614]

That burger YUM

[@ChasingaPlate]

Huge too right?! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate. Hope you enjoyed the episode. Cheers, Sheena

[@eatingadventures9614]

@@ChasingaPlate Very huge and tasty

[@brilliantbutblue]

I never knew you can eat raw Mussels!! Why not l suppose, we eat Oysters raw. Love opening and cooking only once that would definitely leave them plump and juicy, they certainly know how to treat these molluscs right and how awesome that we dont need to travel across the Tasman to enjoy!! Bonus. Can we just talk about the prices at the Pub though 😩. Great little spot and the meal did look mouth watering all the same just bring the Gold Amex😁 Thanks for another great vid, had us all salivating once again. 👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

😝😝😝😝 I know- ouch right?! It made us think of the hotels we used to spend our Sunday afternoons in, in Melbourne and long for affordable Aussie prices 😂 Cooking those mussels only once made a massive difference! Definitely going to do the same going forward if we grill some at home. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one BBB, so happy you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena

[@brilliantbutblue]

@@ChasingaPlate: Ive actually gone back and looked up the Moutere Inn Menu. I think because you included the price of the Ciders on the screen it threw the viewer like it did me. All the produce is locally sourced and free range, you pay for quality which in turn benefits the producer like you have shown in this series, Alexander Organics, Holly Bacon, Tora Collective the fish smokers etc. Everyone in that supply chain needs to earn a living. Id happily pay $27 for the massive quality burger with great ingredients in a gorgeous old pub, after all you can sit all day sipping a Beer and truly relax in beautiful surroundings. 👍