Why is it Called She Crab Soup? The History Behind This Quintessential Southern Dish

She crab soup was popular in Charleston restaurants before it became a restaurant dish. It was often made at home by local cooks. The creamy concoction, studded with crab meat and roe, then spiked with sherry, was highly prized. Consider this ditty appearing in the iconic cookbook, “Charleston Receipts”: A soup to remember! The feminine … Read more

How To Cut Up a Cooked Crab Like a Pro

In Chinese culture, nothing says fresh like seeing your seafood swimming around alive in the tank. I remember that when I was younger, I would poke and prod the tank and watch the crabs walk across it. My dad always made fun of the fact that the crabs that fought the hardest were usually the … Read more

Is Stone Crab Good to Eat? Exploring This Delicate Crustacean

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4. 0. 9″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4. 0. 9″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4. 0. 9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4. 0. 10]I was born and raised in Florida, and I have always thought stone crab claws were delicious. Back when I was a kid, stone crab was a treat that we saved for holidays like New Year’s or Valentine’s Day. Stone crabs … Read more

How To Eat Crab Legs Like A Pro

No secret here: crab legs can be tough to eat. That’s why it’s worth the time to learn how to crack them so you can get to the tasty meat without any shell pieces. If you’re going to eat a whole crab, you should also learn how to get the rich brown meat that’s inside … Read more