Kenneth wrote:

> 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.
>

Yup. The only other thing I do, and I don't know it matters or not
it's just more habit than anything, is to toss 'em into the freezer
for 20 minutes or so.

--
Steve

Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 apiece on those little
bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backwards...