Mussels, yep. Steamed in white wine with linguica, garlic, onion and a bayleaf. Add a loaf of fresh French bread.. Periwinkles? Haven't tried them but a good recipe will get me picking.
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine