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"kilikini" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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> > In article >,
> > "kilikini" > wrote:
> >
> > > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> > > . ..
> > > > kilikini wrote:
> > > > > Gonna wing it, but I made fresh chicken stock that's just calling to
> > > > > be used for something. I have crab in the freezer, so crab bisque
> it
> > > > > will be. I have to walk to 7-11 to get some cream (I called, they
> > > > > have it) and I'll be cooking for the rest of the day.
> > > > >
> > > > > Still debating on whether or not to add sherry. What do you think?
> > > > >
> > > > > kili
> > > >
> > > > Absolutely a dash or two of sherry. Add the cream towards the end of
> > > > simmering the soup.
> > > >
> > > > Jill <---hoping the crab has already been 'picked'
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Just got back from the store, nope, crab hasn't been picked, YET, but
> I'll
> > > try using a fork this time. <g> Got the half and half and the sherry,
> so,
> > > I've got to skim off my chicken stock, thaw the crab and begin the
> process.
> > > I'll let you know how it turns out.
> > >
> > > kili
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Kili,
> >
> > I nut pick works wonders. :-)
> >
> > Or try a turkey skewer.
> >
>
> What's a turkey skewer? I've never heard of it!
>
> kili
>
>

Those metal things you use to tie closed the back side of a stuffed
turkey. Like a long metal toothpick.

I did 2 lbs. of snowcrab last week and ate it on sourdough english
muffins with lots of butter. I used a nut pick to get at all the meat.
Worked great!
--
Om.

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