A friend's neighbour is a fisherman who is finding things difficult at the moment as he is unable to sell his catch through the usual channels, for obvious reasons.
This week he was able to take advantage of the good weather to go out on his boat and harvest crabs.
We bought six and our friend very kindly offered to dress them for us (a messy and fiddly job).
She and her partner dropped off the prepared crab at the top of our drive, in a plastic cool bag, and collected the money we had left there in a jar. We were able to have a distance chat for a couple of minutes. It was good to see them again.
I have separated out the crab meat into four individual plastic takeaway tubs and these are now in the freezer.
Not bad value for £14 .
Mmm fresh crab ready to go. Delicious. Perks of living on an island and knowing a fisherman
ReplyDeleteAnd having a very kind and generous friend who does all the messy stuff for us!
DeleteOoh fresh crab, not had that for ages, I must remedy that. Thanks for the reminder, and enjoy yours :)
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favourites. We can see the fishing boats from our window so not too many food miles!
DeleteLucky you - wish I lived near - I adore crab.
ReplyDeleteEspecially freshly caught and prepared.
DeleteWe only eat fish in batter from the local chipoyle in town. I have much sympathy for your friend fisherman neighbour. They've stopped carboot sales and markets and I can't sell my plants or satisfy my inner Womble and buy stuff. They don't shut the supermarkets though.
ReplyDeletePerhaps you could start selling plants online - set up your own website!
DeleteI have thought about it JayCee. But my plants are that cheap it wouldn't be worth it. Good idea though. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat did your friend dress the crabs in? I am guessing hoodies and jogging bottoms.
ReplyDeleteHoodies and jogging bottoms?? This is not Sheffield YP!
DeleteInnit?
Deletelucky you.... wish I had some!
ReplyDeleteWe shall be having some of it tonight. I am looking forward to it :)
DeleteLovely, I hope you enjoy it!
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Tonight's was pretty good 👍
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