[Sca-cooks] chowder

[Elaine Koogler]

You know...somehow I had a feeling that I'd be asked this.  I do know that
there are he-crabs as well as she-crabs...and I do know that there is a way
to tell the difference.  But, not being a native of this "neck of the
woods", I can't tell you what it is.  I know that for steaming, etc.,
generally folks seem to prefer the male crabs, but evidently in this
particular soup, the female is the crab of choice.  Maybe someone else on
the list has a better idea...I think the difference, other than size and
taste, is evident in the configuration of the underside of the carapace.

Kiri (definitely not feeling crabby today!!!)
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Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] chowder


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> If there is a she-crab, is there also a he-crab and what is the taste
> difference? I mean, why would the menu bother pointing out that it is
> she-crab? And how can you tell a boy crab from a girl crab?
> Inquiring minds want to know......
> Phillipa
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> > She-crab Soup
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