There was a brief moment last week when I thought a bowl of ramen might seem like a good idea. Houston's climate dashed that quickly when the temperatures started to climb past 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Lump crab meat is perfect to use in seafood pastas and crab salad. But, you could get more bang for your buck if you buy whole crabs instead.