tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post2120834381906610315..comments2024-01-23T07:13:30.119-08:00Comments on Merryn's Menu: Tomato and Basil Pasta SaladMerryn@merrynsmenuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-74841290749344133072015-01-11T17:14:55.063-08:002015-01-11T17:14:55.063-08:00I wholeheartedly agree I won't take them out o...I wholeheartedly agree I won't take them out of the trap either, they are scary with such big claws.Merryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-21160065763035537102015-01-11T01:00:44.904-08:002015-01-11T01:00:44.904-08:00We have mud crabs in the canal out back and they s...We have mud crabs in the canal out back and they scare the bejezus out of me. I won't take them out of the trap. :)<br /><br />I'd much prefer this pasta salad.Maureen | Orgasmic Chefhttp://www.orgasmicchef.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-37101452123724355142015-01-08T21:55:05.144-08:002015-01-08T21:55:05.144-08:00Definitely, those crabs sure do hurt and this beau...Definitely, those crabs sure do hurt and this beauty was around 900grams. Every day is an adventure at times :DMerryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-14875988315119809092015-01-08T21:53:49.500-08:002015-01-08T21:53:49.500-08:00We make the most of our surroundings Lorraine, one...We make the most of our surroundings Lorraine, one has to amuse oneself in the country :DMerryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-92233423524994883052015-01-08T21:52:26.483-08:002015-01-08T21:52:26.483-08:00I agree, fresh and simple is the best, thanks Cath...I agree, fresh and simple is the best, thanks Cathleen :DMerryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-12460664060771833952015-01-08T15:43:53.282-08:002015-01-08T15:43:53.282-08:00Thank goodness he was wearing waders! I would hat...Thank goodness he was wearing waders! I would hate to think what would happen if you went in that water in bare feet - like you say, you'd probably come out minus a toe or two. I've been nipped by small crabs and even a small claw can slash a bloody hole in your foot xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-85912128893180584332015-01-07T23:02:04.464-08:002015-01-07T23:02:04.464-08:00You guys are my heroes Merryn! Crabbing for fresh ...You guys are my heroes Merryn! Crabbing for fresh crab and seeing what you'll have every day! Sounds wonderful :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-64544572271275305512015-01-07T17:51:28.024-08:002015-01-07T17:51:28.024-08:00Love simple meals! This looks so tasty :)Love simple meals! This looks so tasty :)Cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326599407286877942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-88883552233655328022015-01-07T17:10:17.939-08:002015-01-07T17:10:17.939-08:00Happy New Year John. It was a tough but tasty cra...Happy New Year John. It was a tough but tasty crab, cooked along with 3 of his ex-friends. (We treat them humanely.) Fond moments are made through moments like these :DMerryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-67572182051021605492015-01-07T17:09:05.019-08:002015-01-07T17:09:05.019-08:00Thanks Tandy it definitely did. Yesterday hubby c...Thanks Tandy it definitely did. Yesterday hubby caught the one armed mud crab, he was huge, nearly 900g without one claw. (He was also delicious :D)Merryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-84177455854920877342015-01-07T12:04:14.477-08:002015-01-07T12:04:14.477-08:00Wow! That's one tough crab! What an experience...Wow! That's one tough crab! What an experience! Anyway, this is such a nice dish -- perfect for your weather (our weather? quite the opposite of yours ;-) Really nice -- thanks. And Happy New Year!Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-18767599895265946412015-01-06T21:28:16.114-08:002015-01-06T21:28:16.114-08:00I hope the next crab outing does not end up with c...I hope the next crab outing does not end up with cries of help, and rather crab on the plate :)Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12429144904249443523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-18145394715536823532015-01-06T14:29:01.801-08:002015-01-06T14:29:01.801-08:00I should have said how much we laughed and laughed...I should have said how much we laughed and laughed on our return journey. It was really quite amusing for both of us. Thanks Rachel.Merryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-2578804383399908132015-01-06T14:28:46.648-08:002015-01-06T14:28:46.648-08:00Thanks Joanne he is fine, and wiser for the experi...Thanks Joanne he is fine, and wiser for the experience. This is a very simple but delicious pasta dish :DMerryn@merrynsmenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11865148739789042269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-31833161493978638912015-01-06T10:21:26.796-08:002015-01-06T10:21:26.796-08:00Hopefully he hasn't been put off crabbing Merr...Hopefully he hasn't been put off crabbing Merryn - that wouldn't be good for the menu:) Anyway pleased he is ok and this salad looks lovely - no doubt tomatoes from your garden.Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ)http://rachelskitchennz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5427342167237725584.post-41157322591659045812015-01-06T04:26:02.379-08:002015-01-06T04:26:02.379-08:00Your poor husband! Hopefully he is doing okay afte...Your poor husband! Hopefully he is doing okay after that shock. And love this fresh and simple pasta!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.com