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To: liberalh8ter

My little Italian Grandmom would freeze a couple of blue claw crabs to put in her sauce during the winter months. I remember it giving her “gravy” such a distinct sweetness and made us pine for the summertime. I still can plum tomatoes for use in winter just like she taught us. Helps me keep her memory fresh.


7 posted on 09/21/2025 6:53:24 AM PDT by sgt_lau (Reject islam. They really do want to kill you.)
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To: sgt_lau
My Grandma used to have us grand-kids tend a crab trap for her in the summer. We would dump the crabs into a peach basket for her to use in her “gravy”, as well. We only ever used to call it gravy (maybe it's a Neapolitan thing) but it seems that will get you screamed at on the internet nowadays, LOL. If we ever pulled a crab trap with an eel in it, that called for a celebration!
8 posted on 09/21/2025 7:37:06 AM PDT by liberalh8ter ( This tagline has taken the month off to attend the inauguration.)
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To: sgt_lau

Anyone that cans their summer produce is alright with me! I just put my canning items away, today. After the Applesauce, I am DONE for the season. Yay!

Nice memory. :)


17 posted on 09/21/2025 3:15:21 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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