seafood sightings

Our thoughts are with our coastal friends who were affected by Hurricane Irene. This week, learn about food safety in a power outage, cook shrimp or she-crab soup, and learn about the coast. Dig in!

• The Charlotte Observer gives advice on food safety after the power goes out: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/08/31/2565902/how-to-keep-your-cool-when-the.html#ixzz1WdEIIR6L and describes the different types of shrimp harvested in North Carolina and provides a wonderful sautéed shrimp recipe: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/08/30/2566194/get-brown-shrimp-in-summer.html

• The News and Observer says Flights Restaurant in Raleigh is the place to go for she-crab soup and share the recipe with readers: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/08/28/1438629/flights-puts-respectful-spin-on.html

• Our State Magazine offers a glimpse into the lives of three coastal residences and a few other articles regarding our coast: http://www.ourstate.com/north-carolina-sound-stories