In Belgium Mussles are a favorite dish. They can be prepared in many ways after experimenting a few times this is my superbe result.

3 kilos of mussels
bush of thym
4 or 5 stalks of Lovage (Levisiticum officinale)
3 carrots
2 big onions
2 or 3 leaves of laurelleafs
3 or 4 stalks of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
black pepper
pinch of salt

First i clean and wash the mussles thoroughly.
Then i put them in a bucket with salt and flour for a couple of hours.
I rinse them with lots of water just before i put them into the pot.

I cut the onions in rings and heat some oliveoil in a big pot, I fry the onions a bit.
After that i put all the nicely chopped vegetables and herbs and stir everything.
I add the mussels, I add the black pepper and salt and I add 1/3 of water and put the lid on the pan.
Mussels don't take long to cook, once the water starts to boil you have to shake the pot. Not easy ! Take a cloth and shake the pot till the mussels that were on the bottom are on top now.
Again let it cook for a few minutes. Of course you can add some white wine or garlic if you prefer that :)

et voilà ... Mussels à l'Honey

Bon Appetit !