tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post3643296878924391071..comments2024-03-15T02:14:44.973-05:00Comments on Desert Candy حلويات الصحراء: Worth Every FlinchMercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-50285662647465341002007-08-09T10:40:00.000-05:002007-08-09T10:40:00.000-05:00Have been a Marylander (Ellicott City)all my life ...Have been a Marylander (Ellicott City)all my life and love our Blue crabs! My hubby is from Hagerstown and doesn't share my love of steamed or softshell crabs. Grossed him out! But then again, he doesn't he much seafood anyway! I just stumbled across your blog and love it! I now have a craving for some crabs!StampingJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016685275683259515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-36975525322231948952007-07-31T01:31:00.000-05:002007-07-31T01:31:00.000-05:00I think it is important that people know where the...I think it is important that people know where their food comes from and how exactly it is done.<BR/>Thank you.<BR/>-A Veggie ReaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-25816982774482749742007-07-30T10:03:00.000-05:002007-07-30T10:03:00.000-05:00Your post took me back to last summer, my first in...Your post took me back to last summer, my first in the restaurant where I used to work. We got in several cases of soft shell crabs for a new appetizer item. I worked in the pastry department, so I didn't really have any contact with them, but some of my neanderthal co-workers delighted in torturing the poor little things. I don't mean that they went through the same process you described - I mean they played with them before getting on with it.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes food preparation is gruesome. That's all the more reason to treat animals with respect and respect their sacrifice (willing or not) by wasting nothing.<BR/><BR/>I applaud your decision to share the realities of one of summer's delicacies. I think it's very important that we know where our food originates - we're so lucky to live in a country where food is more than just a means for survival.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!LUCA Chocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906705553507960075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-4148579177656276472007-07-26T19:03:00.000-05:002007-07-26T19:03:00.000-05:00Hi Kendra- yes, you eat the whole thing, every bit...Hi Kendra- yes, you eat the whole thing, every bit, and the legs are the best part!<BR/><BR/>Luisa, thanks!<BR/><BR/>Jessica Rose- I'm very glad you commented, I welcome a range of opinions and views here, and I do respect your opinion. I will say that I do not feel any guilt, nor have I ever felt guilt about the ethicism of my food choices.Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-5098211636931166762007-07-25T16:03:00.000-05:002007-07-25T16:03:00.000-05:00I don't mean to put a damper on your party but I a...I don't mean to put a damper on your party but I am afraid I am going to have to. I hope anyone who makes these can kill the crabs as quickly as possible before gauging out its eyes and lungs. If you say that these are the only crabs that have to go through that before you cook them then simply don't eat them. It is inhumane. If anyone is religious out there how can you think that God wants us to torture a living breathing feeling being created by God just so that we can put some bread crumbs on it and take tasty bite. Our taste Buds are not justification for cruelty. <BR/>I am not saying everyone in the world has to be vegetarian and that no one should eat meat or seafood. But at least do it in the most humane way possible. If it cannot be done in a humane way and you aren't going to keel over and die if you don't eat it then plain old don't eat it. <BR/>You yourself said you don't eat meat very often which is great. I applaud you for that. However maybe you should listen to that voice that gives you guilt. It is coming from a human, caring and compassionate place. <BR/>I am glad you posted your blog because it allows everyone to create their own opinion on it. I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your cooking. I myself really enjoy cooking. However, I hope you can find a more humane way to do it.Jessica Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576742024300273545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-18664226248529990392007-07-25T12:54:00.000-05:002007-07-25T12:54:00.000-05:00I, for one, am impressed. Thanks for reporting bac...I, for one, am impressed. Thanks for reporting back! I have no real squeamishness when it comes to this sort of thing, but have never been able to watch the pros in action! Also you've seriously whetted my appetite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-76968715275398569982007-07-25T10:43:00.000-05:002007-07-25T10:43:00.000-05:00...your blog makes me hungry....your blog makes me hungry.Stewart Kenneth Moore (Booda)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13433880298354408814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-19639661938968088482007-07-25T08:36:00.000-05:002007-07-25T08:36:00.000-05:00I love soft-shell crab! I haven't cooked them so y...I love soft-shell crab! I haven't cooked them so your experience will be my basis :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-69238303843754951742007-07-25T08:22:00.000-05:002007-07-25T08:22:00.000-05:00getting sooooo hungry just looking at your recipes...getting sooooo hungry just looking at your recipes - ty for sharing.Sattvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154657597540735311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-72073730206477026082007-07-24T21:12:00.000-05:002007-07-24T21:12:00.000-05:00Call me naive... So you eat the crab shell and al...Call me naive... So you eat the crab shell and all? What about the legs, do you pull the meat out or eat the shell too?Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357955223658308444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-21646672104825622532007-07-24T19:24:00.000-05:002007-07-24T19:24:00.000-05:00HalfCups- What a thoughtful comment, so true.Peabo...HalfCups- What a thoughtful comment, so true.<BR/><BR/>Peabody- really?! I don't mind the texture so much, I like the crunch!<BR/><BR/>Sandi- haha, never, but thanks!<BR/><BR/>east/west- i hope you do try!Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-7610484535096752322007-07-24T03:14:00.000-05:002007-07-24T03:14:00.000-05:00Wow! I haven't tried making soft shell crabs yet,...Wow! I haven't tried making soft shell crabs yet, but you made it look so good that now I can't wait to try! :)East Meets West Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622166767937903485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-38750930933064002742007-07-23T20:05:00.000-05:002007-07-23T20:05:00.000-05:00My mouth is watering. When are you publishing you...My mouth is watering. When are you publishing your book?Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838292657538713126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-38196488656748130572007-07-23T17:47:00.000-05:002007-07-23T17:47:00.000-05:00They taste so good but the texture still creeps me...They taste so good but the texture still creeps me out.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-65440253076265764212007-07-23T16:51:00.000-05:002007-07-23T16:51:00.000-05:00Mercedes I am with you all the way. I think we re...Mercedes I am with you all the way. I think we really should know and appreciate all of the food we eat.<BR/>I've never had soft shell crabs, I'm thinking I should look some up.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-88764018733605864202007-07-23T15:31:00.000-05:002007-07-23T15:31:00.000-05:00Alice- I was worried I might offend some vegetaria...Alice- I was worried I might offend some vegetarians, and I certainly hope I haven't done that. I really respect vegetarianism as a choice, and I also believe that as one who consumes animal products, it's important to know where those animal products come from and understand their preparation. I hope I haven't scared away any vegetarians, I promise this is a rare foray here!<BR/><BR/>Caitlin- Keep in mind that only soft-shells go through the process described here.<BR/><BR/>Tammy- yay, you should!<BR/><BR/>Doug- I'm so glad you decided to comment! I strongly encourage delurking, the more the merrier! In my opinion, Maryland crabs are unparallelled, but you're lucky to have dungeness.<BR/><BR/>Leah- welcome, happy to have a Marylander in the fold!Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-36888724308098551392007-07-23T15:17:00.000-05:002007-07-23T15:17:00.000-05:00you are making my mouth water! as a maryland girl ...you are making my mouth water! as a maryland girl myself, this looks like a great recipe to keep on hand. love old bay anything... and blue crabs = real crabs. <BR/><BR/>keep it coming!LAY-ahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-5618523736881864642007-07-23T15:01:00.000-05:002007-07-23T15:01:00.000-05:00All we have here on the west coast is the yummy du...All we have here on the west coast is the yummy dungeness, but<BR/>those softshells look so good<BR/>and any shellfish is better if they are live when they hit the boil I love this site I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and thought it was prodent to pop in and say HiFyremandoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096513397776867307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-76580915696061696342007-07-23T14:24:00.000-05:002007-07-23T14:24:00.000-05:00Maybe someday I'll take a crack at that!Maybe someday I'll take a crack at that!tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418732743701019456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-15486553578207854792007-07-23T10:15:00.000-05:002007-07-23T10:15:00.000-05:00Wow, I don't think I will ever eat crab again.Wow, I don't think I will ever eat crab again.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256746799294504245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-82767427585898497062007-07-23T10:12:00.000-05:002007-07-23T10:12:00.000-05:00My goodness!I'm a vegeterian for 8 years now and I...My goodness!<BR/>I'm a vegeterian for 8 years now and I hope I'll never have to do that! :P<BR/><BR/>Nice blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-6091708553939490082007-07-23T09:47:00.000-05:002007-07-23T09:47:00.000-05:00not sure I could eat that!not sure I could eat that!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358184267144055265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-84737493576546776052007-07-23T07:58:00.000-05:002007-07-23T07:58:00.000-05:00Anh- thanks, I'm glad it looks appealing to you.Ja...Anh- thanks, I'm glad it looks appealing to you.<BR/><BR/>Jaden- Yay, I know they're the best!<BR/><BR/>Witness/wife- Soft-shells should be readily available in the Boston area, I do hope you try them!<BR/><BR/>Mark- hooray for seafood, thanks!<BR/><BR/>joel, shadpws- thank you!Mercedeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097330009175643958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-6870760549142436862007-07-23T07:49:00.000-05:002007-07-23T07:49:00.000-05:00hey nice yummy blog ! since i m a hungry dvil all ...hey nice yummy blog ! since i m a hungry dvil all d time , its really helpful for me to try out nu things thru ur blog ! <BR/> thanx... <BR/> abhi.shadows of darknesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482894931304896287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262628558438346351.post-12211090264275179142007-07-23T05:24:00.000-05:002007-07-23T05:24:00.000-05:00came across your site on Blogger's 'Blogs of note'...came across your site on Blogger's 'Blogs of note'! congrats!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com