On Sep 3, 8:59*pm, "CC" > wrote:

> Or buy a couple chicken necks and go to the VIMS pier at the base of
> the
> York River bridge at night when the tide changes, a string tied around
> the chicken neck, a dip net,
> *and a light to attract the crabs. You could dip a bushel
> of blue crabs in a couple hours with a good light.
> Steamed crabs and some Old Bay make you a fine feast, Even when there
> is no money

To me, crabs would be a negative-calorie meal, as they're a pain to
get the meat from. I'd use the chicken necks and whatever root veg I
had on hand to make a stock, then pour it over some rice stick noodles
- about $0.10 worth to a bowl. Toss in some bean sprouts and/or fresh
green veg at the last second. A shot of hot sauce (even from a fast
food packet) adds a nice zing.

Beef shins would work well, too, but take longer.