I got a lot of work done this morning, but when it came time to go to the gym I was so indecicive. I ended up procrastinating around my house for about 30 minutes – just walking around! I finally decided on the gym (biking there) and the second I left it started to sprinkle! I almost turned around but it stopped and I just kept biking and soon enough I was happy as a clam to be outside. But it was a rough start!
I snacked on a few pieces of dried fruit while I was procrastinating to tide my hunger for lunch.
Once home + showered, I was really excited to make crab cakes.
DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. They were awful.
I used these ingredients including a can of crab. The big problem was that I used year+ old store-bought bread crumbs. Who lives with a baker and uses store-bought crumbs!? They were stale and affected the whole taste. The cakes were also way too wet and didn’t broil properly.
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So I give you: Broiled Stale Crab Salad!
Served over a bed of arugula + spinach dressed in lemon + honey along with sauteed carrot, zucchini, corn and pepper.
And a piece of stale bread!!!!!!!!!!!!! (With butter)
Halfway through I thought “This tastes bad I shouldn’t be eating it.” So I left 1 of the 3 cakes. But I ate everything else.
Don’t forget today is Erin’s Auction + Bake Sale raising money for the Jimmy Fund!
And if you haven’t heard ( 😉 ), Meghan is training for the Nike Women’s Half Marathon in San Francisco and would love your support.
I am still a little hungry (an hour later) and Matt just got home. We might take an adventure to a fun place!! Guess where!?!
Hangry Pants says
At least you’re honest!
Lee says
How disappointing!! Here’s a recipe for crab cakes that is easy and delicious:
1 can of crab meat, drained
1/4 cup bread crumbs (or half bread crumbs, half wheat bran)
1 whole egg
1 stick of celery, finely diced
salt + pepper
Form into four patties. Saute in a pan (sprayed with Pam or a quick splash of EVOO) on med-high heat until nicely browned on both sides.
(You can use this recipe for salmon cakes as well.)
I eat them on a bed of greens/salad with a sprinkle of lemon juice (and Frank’s too!!).
Hope you enjoy!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
sorry to hear the crab cakes were a bust! They looked good!
Have a great night with Matt! 😉
zestycook says
I am guessing EARTHFARE 🙂
brandi says
sorry the crab cakes didn’t turn out! I hate when that happens.
it did look pretty, though!
K says
Sorry about the crab cakes!! I always get upset when something I’m eating doesn’t taste well – it feels like a wast! I vote for vino to correct the problem 😉
Rachel says
Sorry to hear about your misadventure with crab! Hope you get some yummy fresh breads to erase the bad juju 🙂
brandi says
oh, and our tried and true recipe uses only 5 saltines crushed per lb. of crab,1 Tbsp mayo, and a little old bay. Yum 🙂
Heather says
Sorry to hear about the bad crabs! I have to admit that it looks absolutely lovely 🙂 ! It would probably be worth it to try again when you have up-to-date ingredients.
Can’t wait to hear about the mystery adventure! Greenway? Kate + Nate’s? Kelsey’s? Haha, I feel so “in-the-know” !
Danielle says
Sorry about the crab cakes not being so good!
They do look delicious if that makes you feel any better!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
What a bummer! At least it looks pretty!!! Have a great afternoon with hubbie =)
Sharon says
Awh, sorry to hear they weren’t a hit.
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Oh no! Sorry that crab was bad! I’ve had the same experience with canned crab and canned chicken. I did not enjoy.
I’m guessing…Earthfare? I don’t know! Have a blast though!
Sarah (lovINmytummy) says
Bummer. I personally think the only people that should eat meat out of a can are cats.
Bec says
thats too bad that they didnt turn out, but fresh good quality bread crumbs makes everything so much better!
Run Sarah says
Sorry to hear they were a miss-glad you had a great bike ride though!
Lisa says
Ah, we all have foul-ups in the kitchen. I hope you have fun with the husband – I’m guessing EF, Trader Joes, or the greenway.
Melissa says
Hope you find something yummy for dinner/snack!! 🙂
No offense Kath — but I can’t believe you ate any of it if it was that bad! You always make such beautiful food, so I’m sad it was a bummer … I used to feel guilty for throwing food away but now … it’s all about the taste! In fact, I’ve had a tummy-ache all day today and ended up getting Panera chicken soup/baguette combo instead of eating the veggie-loaded beef stew I’d brought in to work today. Sometimes it’s just not worth it!
lyss says
I’m guessing free ice cream scoop day! Do I win? Do I win?
Lynne says
Earthfare?
Nate says
Fun Place? My House???
Priyanka says
Sorry about the crab cake. Glad that you had a great bike ride!
Kara says
Canned crab meat? Yikes. I’m a true Maryland girl and can’t imagine anything but unpasteurized fresh crab meat making a good crab cake. Trust me, I’ve tried.
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Sorry about the crab cakes 🙁
I am going to guess Earthfare as well! Grocery stores are super fun for me anyway 🙂
HeatherBakes says
Glad to see I’m not the only one with the occasional “off” dish…
oooh, what’s the fun place???
Sara Kaiser says
From another Marylander…I must say, canned crab makes me cringe! Crab cakes = crabmeat, mayo, and Old Bay. Old Bay also makes a good crab cake seasoning packet.
Erin says
Thx for linking over Kath! I appreciate it.
Elizabeth says
Is there a Ben & Jerry’s in town? Free cone day would be a fun adventure! 🙂
Snaps to you for not letting the rain ruin your gym plans like I let it ruin mine!
molly says
dang, elizabeth just took my guess of ben and jerry’s for a free cone. perhaps dunkin donuts for a $.50 iced coffee?
Amelia says
Aww sorry the crab cakes didn’t turn out! Those are tough to make! They seeeem so simple!
Kim says
Trader Joe’s?
sarah says
try jeff smith’s crab cake recipe (from the frugal gourmet). they are awesome!! my dad makes them and they are the best i’ve ever had.
sue says
earthfare? 🙂 sorry the crab cakes were a bust!
Emily W. says
What an awesome lunch! Must try that!
BTW I tagged you! 😀
FitFoodie says
Sorry about the crab cakes! I’m too scared to attempt them myself 😉
Emily W. says
Good thing I was half asleep and just reread your post and you said the cakes were no good…..well they sure do LOOK good! lol
Thanks for the link to the bake sale!
KLM says
G-ross!!
How do you feel about a black bean based lunch tomorrow?
Lauren says
Bummer about the crab cakes – I also had little success trying to make ’em with canned crab. Now I’m craving the real deal!
ri'chele says
For some reason I am thinking the flavor of Progresso bread crumbs, even fresh, combined with pimento, may have been at fault.
Too bad so beautiful, should have been tasty.
Michelle Hisae says
Bummer that didn’t turn out!
Marissa says
I love Frank’s Hot Sauce 🙂
Maggie says
Earthfare??
I am sorry the crabcakes were dissapointing – I hate it when I end up making food that is not that good. I guess it is bound to happen once in a while…
The Duo Dishes says
Well now…sorry to hear those didn’t turn out right. Next time, grind up any of your fresh bread in a food processor! Hopefully it’ll turn out better. Have you ever tried salmon croquettes? Try making those one day too. 🙂
Rebecca says
how exciting!!
can’t wait to meet you!!!
bummed I didnt suggest we meet up while you were laid over in Detroit coming back from Africa.., oh well, now i get my chance!
MaryBe says
I guess Chuckie Cheese (not!)
Remember, if your mouth doesn’t like it, your tummy won’t either!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Rats! Well it least they looked really good?! Have fun on your trip!
Kath says
Melissa ,
Yeaaaah… they weren’t good, but they weren’t horrible. But you’re right – I should have switched.
K
Sidi says
I had a gym pass right after my son was born and never showed up. I prefer exercising at home. I don’t hear you doing it, except for yoga. Any particular reason?
Kath says
Sidi ,
I don’t have any equipment or videos other than yoga, so I’m not sure what I would do at home? I often walk or run from home, but I go to the gym for the weights and machines.
K
Jody says
Another Marylander here…I would also recommend staying away from the canned crab. Buy fresh crab (lump or jumbo lump) in the refrigerated seafood section of the grocery store.
You shouldn’t need much filler (breadcrumbs) when you use good quality crab meat. This is how we rate our crab cakes here….more crab & less filler = better crab cake.
Kath says
Guys, if I could afford the $19.99/lb lump crab meat I totally would have used it! I just had hoped the $2.99 can would be 75% as good. Guess I will just have to wait for a sale!
Maggi says
One more Marylander…
Not everyone here in MD uses lump for their crab cakes (although they are better with it. 😉 ) Here in MD, fresh crab comes in grades, listed by price from least to greatest: Machine-picked claw (used in soups – too salty for anything else. Hand-picked claw – fine for crab dip, Maryland crab soup. Special – some use it for cakes and dip. Backfin – sweeter meat, used in cakes generally. Lump – used in cakes and anywhere you want pieces of crab in the finished dish (like cream of crab soup) Jumbo Lump – for people who want to show off. 😉
Now, here is something else to consider. Crab cakes need a *little* binder. I use 10 (no more, no less) Ritz crackers per pound of crab meat. Also very important is to allow your crabcakes to REST in the fridge about 30 minutes (or more) before broiling, frying etc. If not, they are too wet and fall apart. (which might be part of your problem here.)
Crabcakes can be frozen and actually taste perfectly fine. Certainly better to pay for a pound of fresh and freeze leftover pre-broiled crab for another meal than to resort to the caned stuff.
My husband likes to make “crab salad sandwiches” with the canned stuff . Canned crab and wasabi mayonnaise. Other than that, not too tasty…
Jess says
I found a great recipe in Self magazine once. They probably have it online. Nice and healthy.
Kath says
Maggi ,
Thanks for all the tips!
K