#FAMILY·Crab

Author: Ye Yu
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: In October, when autumn arrives in full swing, the golden chrysanthemums bloom and the crabs are fat and juicy. During this season, the advertisements and signs for Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crabs become particularly eye-catching. At the fish market, people come and go, the crabs are plump and rich in roe, with everyone selecting and bargaining, creating a lively atmosphere. Looking at the hotel dining tables, the yellow wine pairs perfectly with the red crabs, as people savor and taste, getting tipsy and chewing vigorously, each unable to stop. Since ancient times, the history of crabs spans millennia, with scholars and literati composing poems and verses about them. Some wrote poems inspired by crabs, others used crabs as metaphors in their words, and even those who asked crabs for wine, wishing to become immortal or drunk. This enchanting crab truly possesses extraordinary magic! This book also joins the excitement for crabs. Unable to compose poems or write verses, it offers something more practical—talking about the renowned Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crabs, teaching readers how to choose, cook, and eat them, as well as where they come from and how they grow. It aims to add joy to crab lovers and deepen passion for those who adore them. In short, it hopes to provide readers with both fun and knowledge while enjoying crabs. During the interview, photography, and editing processes, this book received great assistance from Mr. Zhao Caidi, the director of Kunshan Bacheng Aquaculture Farm, Mr. Li from the Chongming North Ba Jiao Chinese Mitten Crab Breeding Center, Mr. Wang and Mr. Chen from Shanghai Wang Baohe Restaurant, among others.