OHbaby! Forums : Oh the humanity! https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 23 May 2026 16:28:36 +0000 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:40:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16743 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : From some recipe site that I found.... Place...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=370645&title=oh-the-humanity#370645 Author: emeldee
Subject: 16743
Posted: 30 April 2008 at 2:40pm

From some recipe site that I found....

Place the crayfish in the cold court bouillon and bring slowly to a boil, simmer for approx. 20 minutes

Placing live crayfish in cold court bouillon (or salted water) achieves three important points:

    * It kills the crayfish in a humane manner
    * It gently cooks the flesh; plunging into boiling liquid will shock the flesh and toughen it
    * It keeps the legs attached to the body; plunging into boiling liquid will shock the flesh and cause them to fall off

and from the Kaikoura Craypots site...
    * To dispatch (euthanise) your crayfish humanely, put it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. This is the method recommended by the New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council.
    * For best results, cook the dispatched crayfish in boiling seawater. If seawater is not available add a desertspoon of salt to the boiling water.
    * After the crayfish is cooked (between 6-12 minutes depending on size) drop it straight into a sink full of cold water for 30 seconds to prevent it from continuing to cook. Remove and let drain and cool. Many people prefer crayfish cold or lukewarm rather than hot!


Hope you had/have a yummy tea!!!
]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:40:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=370645&title=oh-the-humanity#370645 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : Oh you&#039;re a brave girl, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=370622&title=oh-the-humanity#370622 Author: Peace
Subject: 16743
Posted: 30 April 2008 at 2:23pm

Oh you're a brave girl, I couldn't have chucked it in boiling water still wriggling!! ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:23:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=370622&title=oh-the-humanity#370622 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : Glad it tasted good and happy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=370068&title=oh-the-humanity#370068 Author: marielb
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 10:00pm

Glad it tasted good and happy birthday to Aron!

I can tell you a terrible story about a friend who went to an Asian restaurant and ate raw crayfish at the table.......... (she doesn't think it was dead either...)

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:00:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=370068&title=oh-the-humanity#370068 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : the scream is escpaing air isn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369462&title=oh-the-humanity#369462 Author: lizzle
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 1:59pm

the scream is escpaing air isn't it?]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:59:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369462&title=oh-the-humanity#369462 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : Oh hilarious!! Yum though ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369362&title=oh-the-humanity#369362 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 12:32pm

Oh hilarious!!

Yum though ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:32:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369362&title=oh-the-humanity#369362 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : I always thought it was best to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369340&title=oh-the-humanity#369340 Author: Snickerdoodle
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 12:15pm

I always thought it was best to throw them straight into boiling water.
Nice n fresh ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:15:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369340&title=oh-the-humanity#369340 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : we just throw them in the pot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369250&title=oh-the-humanity#369250 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 10:36am

we just throw them in the pot alive and they let out a bit of a scream sometimes and then go red straight away

but LFAO pepsi!! yet another halerious thread form you!!! ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:36:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369250&title=oh-the-humanity#369250 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : Ewww they scream!! My god, im...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369181&title=oh-the-humanity#369181 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 9:51am

Ewww they scream!! My god, im never going near them again! Not that i have anyway but still!]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:51:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369181&title=oh-the-humanity#369181 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : it doesnt die when you freeze...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369150&title=oh-the-humanity#369150 Author: TysMummy
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 9:29am

it doesnt die when you freeze it just puts them in a coma =) and if the little blitter didnt scream then he was asleep and didnt feel anything.......its only its nerves that would have made him move so much...........hope this makes you feel alittle better :)]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:29:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369150&title=oh-the-humanity#369150 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : mummy_becks wrote:My uncle...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369030&title=oh-the-humanity#369030 Author: james
Subject: 16743
Posted: 29 April 2008 at 7:20am

Originally posted by mummy_becks mummy_becks wrote:

My uncle just chucks them straight into the pot after he brings them home - that does kill them.



yep thats what my grandad does aswell ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:20:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369030&title=oh-the-humanity#369030 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : PMSL, poor crayfish! Did DH enjoy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369012&title=oh-the-humanity#369012 Author: caraMel
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 11:48pm

PMSL, poor crayfish!
Did DH enjoy it?

ETA, Duh! I didn't read your post properly! I'm sure in the crayfish kingdom its like the coolest thing to be a birthday dinner. He'll totally be bragging about it to his buddies in the crayfish afterlife.



Edited by caraMel]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:48:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=369012&title=oh-the-humanity#369012 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : I&#039;m sorry but LMFAO!!!!!!!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368788&title=oh-the-humanity#368788 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 8:54pm

I'm sorry but LMFAO!!!!!!!!!

Oh.. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARON ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:54:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368788&title=oh-the-humanity#368788 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : My uncle just chucks them straight...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368668&title=oh-the-humanity#368668 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 7:58pm

My uncle just chucks them straight into the pot after he brings them home - that does kill them.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:58:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368668&title=oh-the-humanity#368668 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : Shorty wrote:I am surprised...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368653&title=oh-the-humanity#368653 Author: pepsi
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 7:51pm

Originally posted by Shorty Shorty wrote:

I am surprised it didn't scream at you when you put it in the boiling water!


No it didn't thank goodness cause I have childhood memories of my mum cooking crabs alive and hearing their little screams "eeeehhhhhhhh"...

All I know is that the guy at the fish shop said they gently fall asleep before they die in the freezer, but that I shouldn't freeze it. All I can imagine is that its last thoughts before it died were "f**k it's freezing....oh wait, no, it burns!, it burns!! Aaaaarrrrghhhhhh". Maybe I'll have nightmares tonight.]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:51:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368653&title=oh-the-humanity#368653 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : They do not die from freezing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368617&title=oh-the-humanity#368617 Author: Shorty
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 7:31pm

They do not die from freezing in my experience...maybe if you left them for quite a while.
We have found the best/quickest way to kill them is to place them fresh water.

I am surprised it didn't scream at you when you put it in the boiling water! ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:31:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368617&title=oh-the-humanity#368617 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : Not sure but I&#039;ve cooked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368574&title=oh-the-humanity#368574 Author: Paws
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 6:54pm

Not sure but I've cooked crab live before....]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:54:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368574&title=oh-the-humanity#368574 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : I don&#039;t really remember,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368559&title=oh-the-humanity#368559 Author: baalamb
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 6:45pm

I don't really remember, but I do have fond memories of crayfish trying to escape from Dad's kitchen sink I wouldn't imagine that it would have to be 100% dead before being put in the pot. You can rest assured it would've been completely dead by the time it reached your plate anyway YUM! ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:45:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368559&title=oh-the-humanity#368559 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : lol, sorry I know nothing about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368538&title=oh-the-humanity#368538 Author: meow
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 6:28pm

lol, sorry I know nothing about them as I hate seafood.
But just had to laugh at the thought of a live crayfish in your freezer! ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:28:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368538&title=oh-the-humanity#368538 <![CDATA[Oh the humanity! : It&#039;s DH&#039;s birthday today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368534&title=oh-the-humanity#368534 Author: pepsi
Subject: 16743
Posted: 28 April 2008 at 6:25pm

It's DH's birthday today so as a treat I went and bought a fresh crayfish for dinner. I had asked the guy at the fish shop to kill it for me, but he said the most humane way is to freeze it so it goes to sleep. He said it should only take about an hour. This was my first time cooking one so I had no idea..I just thought they would stick a knife in its head or something?..

Anyway, I got home and put it in the freezer and checked an hour later and it was still moving slightly. Left it another half an hour and it seemed to be kind of still moving but DH insisted it was just nerves or something. I still felt it was alive so I got him to chuck it in the boiling hot water and man I'm so sure it wasn't dead cause it really really moved! I felt so guilty!!!

So...who has experience with crayfish? Do you think it should have been well and truly dead by the time we cooked it? Is it normal for them to move quite a bit when you put them in the water?

Ah well...it was delicious.. ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:25:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16743&PID=368534&title=oh-the-humanity#368534