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Lobster or King Crab Legs: Which do you prefer?

It is much easier to get good crab in most of the US rather than good lobster. I have gone lobster and crab trapping and have eaten it extremely fresh in both cases. While lobster is a heck of a lot easier to eat (with no painful gouging unlike king crabs) I still have to agree with crab over lobster. However, neither can compare to fresh Striper.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Soup sounds sooo good. I'm not waiting for Thanksgiving for that one.

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Cook the Book: 'Dishing Up Vermont'

Maryland - Blue Crabs, obviously, in any form. Soft shelled, sandwiches, crab salad, crab cakes....

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Lobster or King Crab Legs: Which do you prefer?

It is much easier to get good crab in most of the US rather than good lobster. I have gone lobster and crab trapping and have eaten it extremely fresh in both cases. While lobster is a heck of a lot easier to eat (with no painful gouging unlike king crabs) I still have to agree with crab over lobster. However, neither can compare to fresh Striper.

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Soup sounds sooo good. I'm not waiting for Thanksgiving for that one.

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Cook the Book: 'Dishing Up Vermont'

Maryland - Blue Crabs, obviously, in any form. Soft shelled, sandwiches, crab salad, crab cakes....

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Cook the Book: 'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'

I have been know to eat several pieces of buttered french bread for dinner and a large glass of ice water with lemon. Its just easy and well, civilization was built on bread and water for a reason.

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My Week Without Corn

So are you pretending to me in Medieval Europe? Or are you just turning into a Vegetarian with a corn allergy... an anti-cornitarian if you will.

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Should Hot Dogs Carry Warning Labels?

I think a warning label is great! Maybe it will bring to light important health information about hot dogs to help folks kick their 3 packs a day habit...

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The Tornado Potato Touches Down in the U.S.

I saw these on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk 2 weeks ago as well.

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My McDonald's Shamrock Shake Journey: An Emotional Roller Coaster

Make your own!! They are way better without all the additives.

3 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whole milk
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
10 drops green food coloring

Serves about 2.

Seriously, don't go to McDonalds.

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In Videos: Malaise de L'Orange

I loved the baby kumquat. How awesome is this?

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Top Ten Worst Halloween 'Candies'

I buy all the fun size candies to give away, but I buy a lot and then give away handfuls to every kid that comes. The kids in my neighborhood don't have many houses at which to trick-or-treat so I offer as much as I can.

Also, I love tootsie rolls.

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Who Should Pay at a Birthday Dinner?

Paying that much money for a restaurant meal is absurd. What happened to pot luck parties at someone's house? Do people not cook for birthdays anymore?

A bowl of potato salad and a gift is nothing compared to a $500, 200, or even 100 restaurant bill.

Maybe I'm just cheap and/or poor, but I would much rather celebrate a birthday with the people I like in a familiar environment where we can listen to our own music, eat when we like, and enjoy casual conversation without having to deal with potentially bad service, poorly mixed drinks, the loud party next door, or unhappy guests when the bill arrives.

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The Omnivore's 100

I made a Visual Omnivore's Hundred on Flickr. It is a set of photos from all over the place of all the food found on the original Omnivore's Hundred. I also added descriptions of each so people don't have to look up what the food is. (I also added 6 more to the end). Please check it out. It took me two whole days to complete. :-)

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Lobster or King Crab Legs: Which do you prefer?

That's like asking if I prefer my right eye or my left! BOTH are equally perfect.

Chiff, are the female lobsters more tender and sweet, like us?

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Congrats to our winner bogusrogus, and thanks to everyone who entered! The winner has been notified and the Contest Winners page has been updated.

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Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon sounds perfect for our southern-themed Thanksgiving feast!

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Sautéed brussels sprouts with bacon, maybe toss in some walnuts.

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I'm still fascinated by the Apple-Brined Smoked turkey!

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smoked oyster and sticky rice in lotus leaf
want!!!!

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Cornbread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon may lure me away from my set menu.

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brusssel sprouts with bacon! yum. definitely making it.

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About JoanieLSpeak

Website: http://www.icemoonstudios.com

Location: Greencastle, PA

About: I manage several food blogs including Tasty Planner and Adventures in a Bento Box! I am also a graphic designer & I love cooking. I love fine dining almost as much as I love good conversation, so cooking and blogging are my favorite things.

Favorite foods: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Eel Avocado Sushi, German Chocolate Cake, Greek Salads, Gourmet Sandwiches, Soft Tacos, Fresh Peaches, Milk Chocolate, Reese's Pieces, Cranberry Orange Bagels, Cranberry Juice, Chicken Kurma

Last bite on earth: My last bite on earth would probably be some sort of Indian food. Hot diggity is that good.