On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:16:39 -0600, Katra
> wrote:

>I, for one, start my crustaceans in cold water and bring it up
>to a boil. I never see thrashing around or struggling when I
>do that. I think they have a better texture too.
>
>--
>K.

Howdy,

Perhaps this is what you are describing, but...

You are likely to get better taste if you put 'em in about a
half inch of cold water, and then heat that to steam.

--
Kenneth

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