Can You Eat Crab Rangoon While Pregnant?

What is Crab Rangoon? It’s wontons that have been fried and filled with crab and cheese. Because they are fried, the crab filling is fully cooked and heated through, so it is safe for pregnant women to eat. Many restaurants and recipes also often use imitation crab, which is technically pre-cooked and pasteurized. Crab rangoon … Read more

What is Crab Molting and Why is it Important?

Molting is an essential part of a crab’s life. As crabs grow, their hard outer shell (exoskeleton) cannot grow with them. So, crabs must periodically shed their entire shell in a process called molting. This allows them to grow larger after developing a new, soft shell underneath the old one. The Molting Process Molting occurs … Read more

How to Eat Crab Cakes Like a Pro

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