-  Boil some spaghetti or angel hair pasta.  And while boiling.....

-  Sautee some chopped garlic in a couple tablespoons of butter.
-  Add the crab butter and broth from the inside of two big steamed or boiled Dungeness crabs
-  Add a dash of cognac or port
-  Add some herbs (I used some dried basil an oregano)
-  Add some chopped mushrooms (I used wild chanterelles)
-  Stir in some heavy cream and simmer to reduce and thicken
-  Toss in some crab meat

Combine the drained noodles and sauce.... and ENJOY!!!!

I make my own crab gauges.  They're easier to use, they float, and are heck of a lot cheaper than store bought gauges.  I bought a small sheet of plastic for less than a dollar at Tap Plastics which is enough to make half-a-dozen gauges to use at spares or share with your buddies.  Be sure to check and double check measurements with a good ruler or caliper.  A sharp utility knife, straight edge, and cutting board are the only tools I used.

I made two different styles.  The gauge in the middle is probably easier for rookies to use.  You simply flip it over to the type of crab you're measuring.

Wow... I really enjoyed that video.  THANKS!
That boat ride looked a little wet and sketchy.  That's exciting!

It's been almost exactly one year since NCKA lost brother Joel "Mooch" Lotilla after a hard fought 3 year battle with breast cancer.

This year, the disease hit me even closer to home with my wife Mercy being diagnosed with breast cancer in April.  Fortunately, her tumor was caught early during her annual mammogram.  In June, she went through a 12 hour operation for a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.  Thankfully, the operation was successful.  And overall, Mercy's recovery is going well despite some complications and the never-ending schedule of doctor visits.  Mercy has been a real trooper and I'm so proud of how she's battling the disease and keeping a positive attitude through it all.

Needless to say, it was a rough summer for me, and this is why I've been laying low and not getting out much.

I registered for the Komen Race for the Cure this Sunday, September 28th because I want to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer.  I'm doing it for my wife Mercy ... and in memory of our friend Joel.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts.  Here's the link to the my donation page:

http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/SFO_SanFranciscoAffiliate?px=19318588&pg=personal&fr_id=4335

I've got a question about  "Golfing with Rattlesnakes in Lake Tahoe" .....

Hojoman.... Is it even legal to whack a rattlesnake with a golf club? 

GREAT uplifting news!

As much as I like to cook, I don't own a dutch oven.  I been wanting one for a long time, especially now after watching that great video posted by SeaWeed.

Question -- Is it better to the get the dutch oven with or without the little feet?  Which is more versatile?