Maryland Blue Crabs

I have been too busy to crochet of late. Work is busy, evenings are busy but I'm sure in the next couple weeks I'll start on a new project.

In the meantime, today we are having a Maryland Blue Crab feast in honor of the 4th of July. I grew up in Maryland and I must say that I think Maryland Blue Crabs are the most perfect food in the world. Those who have never enjoyed them are truly missing out.

In our 30's, we would have a crab feast every year on the 4th of July. Our house in Maryland sat on a lake that did fireworks on the 4th. So we'd have people over, enjoy their company and great food and then watch the fireworks once it got dark.

When we moved to California 13 years ago, we stopped that tradition. A couple years ago we discovered a company that shipped blue crabs anywhere. We ordered some for our older son's 21st birthday (because they are his favorite food too) and they were SO GOOD! Since then, we've ordered from the same company (www.Marylandbluecrabexpress.com) and they are always great.

SO --- this year, we decided to resume our tradition. A bushel of crabs arrived yesterday and we are all set to go! We have burgers and hot dogs for those California friends who might not be so adventurous; corn on the cob, bakes beans (cooked in a bake bean pot my mom has had for probably 50 years), pasta salads and of course, the watermelon margaritas I mentioned in the previous blog.

I'll take some pictures to share in a future entry. But for now --- EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE, FUN FILLED 4th OF JULY WEEKEND!!