Mud Crabs!!!

We've met some lovely people here. There's Tony from Melbourne who comes here for 5 months each year and has become the resident helping hand and gardener for the duration of his stay. Carole and Doug from Herberton Qld who came for a week and stayed for 3. Luke, Yvonne and kids Alex 6, Emmy 4, and Hetty 4 (twins) from Melbourne are doing the 1 year lap, who also keep extending their stay here.

Both Tony and Luke have boats, so a mud crabbing expedition was organised yesterday. Tony took Dave and Doug, while and Luke and family followed. Between them they came back with 10 Large Mud Crabs. It was decided we would get together at Doug and Carole's for a crab feast that night.
The crabs were steamed in a large pot containing sea water, that was placed on a grill over hot coals.
I made a loaf of bread, Carole made fried rice and Yvonne made tartare sauce. Neither Dave or I have had mud crabs before, and they were absolutely delicious!!!! Good food, good wine and good company made for an excellent evening.Read more