Softshell crabs, ramps, morel mushrooms, and hay fever seem to all come together at the same time and mark the beginning of Spring and culinary promise. Well, I received a phone call, and at the other end was someone telling me they had fresh softshell crabs. Impossible. Normally, softshell crabs would be long gone, becoming a distant memory as the cold chill of fall encompasses the evening air. However, because of unusually warm water temperatures and a bit of luck, softshell crabs arrived on our doorstep. What a treat for us, since we sort of missed the softshell crab season as it is normally delineated.
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