Thank you to Sally at Smiling Sally for hosting Blue Monday.
The meat from blue-clawed crab is known for its delicious flavor and delicate texture. There are three grades and each grade has a distinctive flavor, texture, and appearance.
The three grades of crabmeat are:
- Lump - The largest pieces of meat from the body, and also the most expensive.
- Backfin - This meat is used for crab cakes, casseroles and soups.
- Claw and leg - The claw and leg meat is darker and has a reddish color. Many consider it the most flavorful. It is often used in pastas and dips.
♪ Happy Birthday to you. ♫
♪ Happy Birthday to you. ♩
♬Happy Birthday dear Beverly. ♪
♪ Happy Birthday to you. ♬
I hope you get to eat some of those delicious crabs today. I grew up in Maryland, and they're my favorite seafood treat!
Happy Blue Monday, Beverly.
Posted by: Sally | July 26, 2010 at 02:22 AM
They don't look to cuddly... but they do taste good! My hubby can't eat crab, he's allergic, so I don't make anything with crab too often. But it's a treat when we eat out. hhhmmm... I see Sally singing the Birthday Song... Is today you're day, Beverly?! HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wishing you a beautiful year! :o) ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | July 26, 2010 at 03:20 AM
Happy Birthday Beverly and many more!
I love blue crabs! We catch them off our neighborhood dock and serve them Lowcountry style: The whole pot poured out on to a newspaper covered table, served with melted butter and a generous shake of Old Bay Seasoning, YUM!!!
Posted by: Nan | July 26, 2010 at 05:25 AM
Happy Birthday, Beverly!!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | July 26, 2010 at 06:15 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.......are you having crab for your birthday feast? yummmmmmmy
Did you know that today is also my DIL'S birthday....wow!! so many Leo's celebrating their day of birth!! I hope yours is wonderful.......Love, Dana
Posted by: dana | July 26, 2010 at 07:34 AM
No hiding it, I hear via the grapevine that it's your Birthday dear!! Of course Jeanne is the one spilling the beans, but I know you don't mind as it gives more of us a chance to send you much deserved wishes for a wonderful day. So, *******HAPPY BIRTHDAY******* Beverly and here's to many more.
Warm wishes - happy day.
Hugs - Mary
Posted by: Mary | July 26, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Happy Birthday Beverly!! I hope every moment today makes you smile!
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Lavender Hill Studio | July 26, 2010 at 07:42 AM
I guess that HUGE grapevine in my backyard is transmitting after all!!
Happy Birthday and MANYMANYMANY MORE!!!
rachel
PS--we had a cold supper last night, on such a hot day, with a bed of plain old iceberg circled with tomato quarters, cucumber slices, lemon, and quartered boiled eggs. Chris had a lovely Crab Remoulade on his (just one of those fresh big black cans from Sam's--hardly ever any just-picked way up here in the Heartland) and mine had tuna salad.
Posted by: racheld | July 26, 2010 at 08:08 AM
I've never heard of these crabs. We just have 'regular' crabs here in Oregon. Maybe the blue crabs are in some of our fish markets - have to check it out.
A happy birthday to you,
A happy birthday to you.
Every day of the year
May you find Jesus near.
A happy birthday to you,
A happy birthday to you.
And the best year you've
Ever had!
~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | July 26, 2010 at 08:09 AM
They really do not look to appetizing, but when prepared right, very good. I am sure if you fixed them, I would enjoy every bite.
Posted by: LaVoice | July 26, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Happy Birthday my Dear sweet friend...Happy Blue Monday also to you...Now go blow out those PINK candles on your PINK cake...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Posted by: Gloria | July 26, 2010 at 09:24 AM
Now I may have to make crabcakes for lunch. yummm
Posted by: DogsMom | July 26, 2010 at 09:31 AM
Hi Beverly, I love eating crab... I didn't know that the different parts of the crab are used in different food items..I had a crab cake made with lump crab meat and it was great..
Wishing you a "happy birthday" and many more to come !!!
Hugs, Baba
Posted by: Baba's Special babies | July 26, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Crabs give me the willies lol
Happy Birthday Miss Beverly
We love you
Love Claudie
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | July 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: "Suzi Homemaker" | July 26, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Happy Birthday Beverly!
I have never seen a blue crab!!!
Hugs, Ann
Posted by: Anne Fannie | July 26, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Oh, yum! Crab is my favorite type of seafood. Happy Blue Monday!
Posted by: Bella | July 26, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Happy Birthday and wishes for many more happy ones ahead. I am glad you had a little getaway. Now relax and enjoy the rest of your day. I wish I could eat crab meat. I have to be satisfied with the fake crab.
It is getting ready to rain here. We are hearing loud thunder. I hope it rains hard and cools things off.
Time for a nap.
Love you forever and always, Jeann
Posted by: jeanne | July 26, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Happy Birthday, Beverly! I hope you and your mother have had fun celebrating together. Our celebrating is winding down a little, and I'm whipped! LOL!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | July 26, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear BEVERLY!!
Happy Birthday to you.
I hope you you are having a WONDERFFUL day!
Love,
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | July 26, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Oh my goodness - is it your birthday too - happy birthday. They don't look so good, but they taste so good! sandie
Posted by: Chatty Crone | July 26, 2010 at 07:27 PM
Dear Beverly..... Had to pop on over and wish you a very Happy Birthday! I hope it's been grand!
Huggies,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | July 26, 2010 at 09:44 PM
Happy happy happy birthday, Dearest Beverly!! A little bird told me it was your special day! I hope you're having a wonderful celebration!
We've been gone and just got home last night and I'm trying to catch up with my sweeties.
Again, Happy Birthday, Dearest One!
You are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | July 26, 2010 at 09:46 PM
Mmmm, I feel like cooking and then eating them but then they won't qualify for Blue Mon. anymore cause they turn orange, lol. I love crabs!...Christine
Posted by: Christine | July 26, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Happy Belated Birthday..
http://itistimetothinkformyself.blogspot.com/2010/07/pick-one-or-two-to-share-follow-rule-no.html
pick one or two awards from my place if you want,
enjoy a fun day!
;)
Posted by: Jingle | July 28, 2010 at 09:07 AM