Crab feed help

doctorcue · 01-06-2009, 09:11 AM

Hey all,

Over the XMas break; my cousin invited me to go to a crab feed with him. Sadly I have never been to one yet I've always wanted to go. Now from what I can tell; the feed will essentially only be cooking the crab and providing minimal seasoning (butter perhaps?).

I've heard of people bring cocktail sauce or a garlic/basil concoction. Is there anything you guys bring that have attended these? Please let me know as I'll be attending this Friday.

Even better than unlimited crab... OPEN BAR!!!

Mark C · 01-06-2009, 10:44 AM

If you need to bring or add seasoning to the crabs, someone screwed up.

If they don't look like this, ask the host to bring out the REAL crabs

Fishbeadtwo · 01-06-2009, 10:47 AM

sourdough bread and plenty of napkins.............

bobarian · 01-06-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishbeadtwo

sourdough bread and plenty of napkins.............

Charlie is wise. You dont need anything Danny. Most often Dungeness crab will be unseasoned.

68TriShield · 01-06-2009, 12:07 PM

Old Bay or naked is fine with me.

If you need to mask the taste,why bother?

rizzle · 01-06-2009, 03:06 PM

A Crab Feed? What are you going to feed them?

Just kidding with you bro, I assumed it would be called a boil. Learn something new every day.

01-06-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

A Crab Feed? What are you going to feed them?

Just kidding with you bro, I assumed it would be called a boil. Learn something new every day.

ive always heard boil too

md4958 · 01-06-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Old Bay or naked is fine with me.

If you need to mask the taste,why bother?

when I was in DC last year they serve the blue crabs with sides of butter, extra old bay, and vinegar on the for dippiing... delicisous!!

MadAl · 01-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Beer! Make sure you bring Beer!!!

Tio Gato · 01-06-2009, 05:46 PM

Bring plenty of beer for yourself and others, along with a gift for the host.
Just like you'd do if you were invited to a dinner party, a gentlemen brings a little something for the host or hostess. If it's at your cousins you should know what he likes. Something for the wife goes a long way!
And bring enough cigars to pass out, there will be moochers.
Have fun and don't wear your best shirt, it will get messy!

Mark C · 01-06-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

A Crab Feed? What are you going to feed them?

Just kidding with you bro, I assumed it would be called a boil. Learn something new every day.

Boiling is for you misguided southerners, they need to be steamed!

We call it a crab feast around here.

bobarian · 01-07-2009, 01:02 AM

Sorry guys, these aint no peenie little blue crabs. Out here in January, many non profit org's run "Crab Feeds" to raise funds. Dungeness crab, usually 2lbs and larger. Sometimes pasta and bread is also served. Usually they precrack all the legs but a nutcracker or small hammer can be helpful. I have helped out at a couple in the past, it's a mad house keeping up with all the crazed crab eaters!

doctorcue · 01-07-2009, 01:42 AM

Thanks for all of the replies. This is being hosted by the local Men's club in some hall. Unfortunately I don't think they allow smoking; yet that won't stop me from bring a few stogies in the event there is room & time for a post "feed" smoke. Booze is covered as this is an open bar event.

Like Bob said: As much as crab & alcohol as I can stuff in me. Should be a good time. I'll try to snap some pics with the iPhone to document the destruction.

rizzle · 01-07-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

Boiling is for you misguided southerners, they need to be steamed!

We call it a crab feast around here.

Let's see...

Virginia Tech...check
Maryland...check
Mark C = misguided southerner...CHECK

01-06-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Crab feed help Hey all, Over the XMas break; my cousin invited me to go to a crab feed with him. Sadly I have never been to one yet I've always wanted to go. Now from what I can tell; the feed will essentially only be cooking the crab and providing minimal seasoning (butter perhaps?). I've heard of people bring cocktail sauce or a garlic/basil concoction. Is there anything you guys bring that have attended these? Please let me know as I'll be attending this Friday. Even better than unlimited crab... OPEN BAR!!! __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

01-06-2009, 10:44 AM	#2
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Crab feed help If you need to bring or add seasoning to the crabs, someone screwed up. If they don't look like this, ask the host to bring out the REAL crabs

01-06-2009, 10:47 AM	#3
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: Crab feed help sourdough bread and plenty of napkins............. __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

01-06-2009, 12:07 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Crab feed help Old Bay or naked is fine with me. If you need to mask the taste,why bother?

01-06-2009, 03:06 PM	#6
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Crab feed help A Crab Feed? What are you going to feed them? Just kidding with you bro, I assumed it would be called a boil. Learn something new every day.

01-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
MadAl Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 5 miles from Fenway Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	Re: Crab feed help Beer! Make sure you bring Beer!!!

01-06-2009, 05:46 PM	#10
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Crab feed help Bring plenty of beer for yourself and others, along with a gift for the host. Just like you'd do if you were invited to a dinner party, a gentlemen brings a little something for the host or hostess. If it's at your cousins you should know what he likes. Something for the wife goes a long way! And bring enough cigars to pass out, there will be moochers. Have fun and don't wear your best shirt, it will get messy! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

01-07-2009, 01:02 AM	#12
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Crab feed help Sorry guys, these aint no peenie little blue crabs. Out here in January, many non profit org's run "Crab Feeds" to raise funds. Dungeness crab, usually 2lbs and larger. Sometimes pasta and bread is also served. Usually they precrack all the legs but a nutcracker or small hammer can be helpful. I have helped out at a couple in the past, it's a mad house keeping up with all the crazed crab eaters!

01-07-2009, 01:42 AM	#13
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Crab feed help Thanks for all of the replies. This is being hosted by the local Men's club in some hall. Unfortunately I don't think they allow smoking; yet that won't stop me from bring a few stogies in the event there is room & time for a post "feed" smoke. Booze is covered as this is an open bar event. Like Bob said: As much as crab & alcohol as I can stuff in me. Should be a good time. I'll try to snap some pics with the iPhone to document the destruction. __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.