An 'R' in the month means that the Mussels have finished breeding, and so they are back on the menu for the first time since April - a happy return!
At less than £5 per kg, mussels are one of the best value shelfish, and the way that they generally encourage you to down your cutlery, roll up your sleeves, and handle your food, makes them fun for all the family!
Also, they lend themselves to a variety of preparations - you can steam them wine, beer, spirits or stock based sauces - they are with us for a good long time right thorugh the winter and so you can experiment in how you might enjoy them.