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

Are Crab Spiders Venomous? What You Need to Know

Crab spiders are a common sight in gardens and flowerbeds, lurking stealthily among the foliage. With their distinctive body shape and sideways scuttling movement, they can spark curiosity about their potential toxicity. I did some research to find out – are crab spiders venomous? The short answer is yes, crab spiders are venomous. However their … Read more

Can You Really Make Crab Cakes Ahead of Time?

These crab cakes are a Maryland classic. They are made with fresh lump crab meat and just enough filler to hold it all together. Chesapeake blue crabs and crab cakes are so good that they’re almost religious in Maryland. My family is a dedicated devotee. Our favorite crab shacks are all along the Eastern shore … Read more

Where to Find and Forage for Crab Apples

Southern Crab is native to the southeast states, and it is one of only a few types of apples that are native to North America. Like many of our native plums, our native crabs are going extinct because of how our landscapes and ways of life are always changing. These animals were more common when … Read more