Joe’s Crab Shack was once a rapidly growing casual seafood chain, best known for steaming buckets of Dungeness crab, lobster, clams and mussels. At its peak around 2014, there were close to 140 Joe’s Crab Shack locations across the United States. However, in recent years the company has gone through business and ownership changes, with … Read more
As a ubiquitous crustacean along ocean coasts worldwide, the crab makes for an enjoyable subject to practice drawing for naturalists and artists alike. With its rounded shell, beady eyes, and spindly legs, capturing the charm of a crab through sketching presents a fun challenge. Here is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to drawing your own crab … Read more
Every living thing is on one side of the food chain or the other. We eat to live and we live to eat. Crabs are no different from other species. It may look like they’re just floating around on the ocean floor, molting and mating, fighting off invaders and falling in love—but they’re really just … Read more
If youve ever indulged in California rolls, youve likely already encountered kanikama, also known as imitation crab meat. It’s most likely to come in the shape of a crab stick or rounds when you buy kanikama (or kani). This seafood ingredient doesn’t have any crab meat in it, but the way it’s made gives it … Read more
It’s fun to pick apples at an orchard, but it’s even more fun to look for crab apples in your own neighborhood. These small fruits are easy to find, simple to store, and extremely flavorful when used in food dishes. Don’t believe us? Keep reading to learn more about the unsung heroes of the apple … Read more
You may have seen hermit crabs before. They are cute and often very small crustaceans that walk along the beach carrying seashells around with them. Meet their enormous relatives, coconut crabs. They have amazing grip strength and can lift things that are as heavy as a 10-year-old child. Their legs can reach up to a … Read more
It was late, and I was tired from fishing. I put some ice in the crabs to keep them cool. I did not clean or cook the crabs before putting them in a zip lock freezer bag and putting them in the freezer. I just washed them off with clear water. So it looks like … Read more
Crab dip is a popular appetizer that can be made ahead of time for convenience and to allow the flavors to meld. Making crab dip in advance for a party, potluck, or family gathering allows the host to check one thing off their to-do list and ensures a crowd-pleasing appetizer is ready to serve. Benefits … Read more
It should come as no surprise that crabs are best enjoyed when they’re fresh and in season. The good news is that, depending on the type of crab, you can get freshly caught crab almost any time of the year. You can even do it yourself with very little experience. You can find and enjoy … Read more
Crab apple trees are common backyard plants. Itâs common to wonder if the tiny apples from these trees are safe to eat. Crab apples are often shrouded in mystery. These tiny, wild fruits grow on flowering trees in backyards across North America producing apples just a fraction of the size of regular grocery store varieties. … Read more