Mussels & Mead Bruschetta - The Social Shell

Ingredients

• 2 lb PEI mussels
• 0.75 cup “Cyser” Apple Mead from the Island Honey Wine Company
• 0.25 cup olive oil + more for brushing
• 5 shallots
• 1 lemon
• 2 large sprigs fresh oregano
• 2 large sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 large red pepper
• 1 cup chopped arugula
• 1 large PEI russet potato
• Vegetable oil (enough to fill your pot to a 2 inch depth for frying)
• 0.5 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
• 1 baguette