Is Canned Crab Meat Already Cooked?

Canned crab meat can be a quick and convenient way to enjoy the sweet, succulent flavor of crab without all the work of cooking and picking a whole crab yourself. But one question that often comes up is – is canned crab meat already fully cooked and ready to eat straight from the can? Or … Read more

Where to Buy Fresh Dungeness Crab Near Me

The Bay Area’s crab season has been pushed back, but you can still buy Dungies to cook this Christmas. If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Dungeness crab is a sweet, tasty shellfish that many seafood lovers crave. If you are looking for places … Read more

What Was Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello Allergic To? Exploring Possible Causes of His Tragic Fatal Allergic Reaction

Approximately 4% of adults and 8% of children have food allergies. Many of these children outgrow their allergies, according to the Mayo Clinic. But this weekend’s sudden death of Food Network star Michael Chiarello, who had a food allergy that sent him into anaphylactic shock, has made people more aware of the risks that the … Read more

Where Do Lobster Mushrooms Grow? Your Guide to Finding These Unique Fungi

Lobster mushrooms are the result of a parasitic fungus Hypomyces lactifluorum infecting another mushroom, usually Russula brevipes. The lobster mushroom infection gives the host a hard red-orange shell and changes its taste, texture, shape, and even DNA. From what I’ve heard, Hypomyces lactiflourum only infects edible mushrooms. However, you should be careful because it could … Read more