How to Make Crab Rangoon
In college there was a restaurant that served up the best crab rangoon, and I\’ll be honest I haven\’t had them since college. After having crab legs for the first time with a friend and having some left over we decided it was the perfect opportunity to make crab rangoon at home and with real crab to boot.
These crab rangoons are so much better than any I have had in a restaurant and that is because I put a lot of love and labor into cracking fresh king crab legs. I ended up frying some of the crab rangoons as well as cooking them in the air fryer to see which way I preferred them. Both ways were absolutely delicious, obviously the air fryer offers a healthier way to enjoy crab rangoon.
The crab rangoon turned out super crispy on the outside and warm and creamy on the inside. The ingredient list is short, and these are simple to eat. The best thing about making crab rangoon at home, you can freeze them prior to frying so they\’re ready for your future snacking needs.
How to Make Crab Rangoon
Ingredients
Wonton wrappers
usually found in the refrigerated section in the produce department, near tofu and salad dressings
Whipped cream cheese
Crab meat
Soy sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Fresh garlic
Green onion/chive
Directions
1. Place wonton wrappers aside.
2. Combine all other filling ingredients in a bowl.
3. Place filling in the center of each wonton.
4. Moisten the edges of the wonton with an egg wash (egg/water mixture).
5. Fold to seal, the egg wash will act like glue to keep it together.
6. Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a dutch oven or pot until it reaches 350 degrees.
7. Fry 4-5 crab rangoons at a time, for about 45 seconds to one minute. Or until golden brown.
8. Place them on a plated lined with paper towels to cool.
9. Enjoy.
2020 Fall Bucket List
Travel Diaries: Grindstone City General Store
Grindstone City is located about 5 miles east of Port Austin at the tip of Michigan\’s thumb on the shores of Lake Huron. Grindstone City is filled with so much history, but now all that remains of this once booming town is the Grindstone General Store home to supersized servings of ice cream.
Get to know Grindstone City
In 1836, Captain Peer purchased 400 acres of land to establish a grindstone quarrying and manufacturing operation. The stone Peer discovered was abrasive with a fine-grit that was unique to the tip of Michigan\’s thumb and part of the Marshall Sandstone formation. Peer and his team built a horse-powered grist mill to make grinding wheels and whetstones.
The company produced grindstones that varied from small kitchen grinding wheels to large grinding stones weighing over three tons. The largest grindstone they ever turned out weighted over six tons!
Demand for the large sharpening stone quickly earned the Upper Thumb region the nickname of the Grindstone Capital of the world. Grindstone City produced the largest and finest grindstones, scythestones in the world
Today, massive grindstones can still be seen along the shoreline of Lake Huron.
Grindstone General Store
Step right up for a supersized serving of hand-dipped ice cream in the quaint little town of Grindstone, just outside of Port Austin at the tip of the thumb. This adorable shop opened back in the 1890s and is the last remaining business of Grindstone City, a once-thriving stone-mining town. The market for grindstones may have melted away years ago, but the love for ice cream has not. These colossal cones are what keeps this little town on the map and why it\’s a must stop. Seriously, these scoops are so big, even the baby is unbelievably large.
Note: I got a baby that was turned into two scoops because I couldn\’t decide on a flavor. Typically two scoops are gigantic – I\’m talking bigger than my head.
Movie Review: Kajillionaire
Kajillionaire begins with a heist, but not a Bonny and Clyde type heist. A small stuffed animal, unusable money order, and a men\’s necktie might pull a few dollars, but it is hardly anything. However, Robert (Richard Jenkins) and Theresa (Debra Winger) are not really looking to pull profits, they just as Robert puts it \”prefer to skim.\”
Kajillionaire follows Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood) and her parents as they are looking for their next con and a way to pay debts that they have accumulated. Remember, Old Dolio only knows what her parents have taught her and in turn, their influence has created a very odd-mannered, deep gravel-voiced, oversized tracksuit wearing female with extremely long and stringy hair. Old Dolio has been put front and center for all of her parent\’s cons.
Things get even more bizarre when Old Dolio comes up with an original scam to help pay for her family\’s debts. The plan is to fly to another state and back and then claim lost luggage to receive money that will, in turn, pay off some of the debt they have collected. During this venture, her parents meet Melanie, an attractive stranger that they quickly bring into their life of heist. With Melanie in the picture, Old Dolio begins to question where she fits in.
Overall Kajillionaire is just bizarre, and some seem are actually off-putting. However, despite its quirks and bizarre scenes, you can\’t help but feel for Old Dolio and wonder how it will end. If you\’re looking for a way to escape reality, check out Kajillionaire this Friday, September 25.
About Kajillionaire
From acclaimed writer/director Miranda July comes a profoundly moving and wildly original comedy. Con-artists Theresa (Debra Winger) and Robert (Richard Jenkins) have spent 26 years training their only daughter, Old Dolio (Evan Rachel Wood), to swindle, scam, and steal at every opportunity. During a desperate, hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger (Gina Rodriguez) into joining their next scam, only to have their entire world turned upside down.
Travel Diaries: Michigan’s ThumbCoast
Being a Michigander I have found myself all over the state, however the one place I have never adventure around is the thumb. Since it is not a traditional year traveling, I have found myself doing things closer to home. Which means, I finally got to experience what Michigan’s ThumbCoast has to offer. If you have not discovered the blue before – I highly recommend a ThumbCoast trips.
The thumb area of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula (Michigan is shaped like a mitten in case you didn’t know) is along Lake Huron, offering some of the most charming towns with plenty of maritime history. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a relaxing trip the Michigan’s blue water area is sure to have something for you. From hiking, hiking and paddling to enjoying 140 miles of shoreline and watching freighters pass by (my favorite), there’s a little something for everyone. Not to mention there are unique boutiques around every corner.
My favorite spots in the thumb area of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
Grindstone General Store – Grindstone City
Step right up for a supersized serving of hand-dipped ice cream in the quaint little town of Grindstone, just outside of Port Austin at the tip of the thumb. This adorable shop opened back in the 1890s and is the last remaining business of Grindstone City, a once-thriving stone-mining town. The market for grindstones may have melted away years ago, but the love for ice cream has not. These colossal cones are what keeps this little town on the map and why it\’s a must stop. Seriously, these scoops are so big, even the baby is unbelievably large.
Note: I couldn’t decide between scoops so they made me a two scoop that is actually the baby size. This is NOT a traditional two scoop – a two scoop is absolutely massive and probably bigger than my head!
Fort Gratiot Light Station – Port Huron
This beautiful lighthouse first began guiding ships in 1829, and is said to be Michigan’s oldest lighthouse.
Turnip Rock – Port Austin
Note: I have never seen Turnip Rock in person before, it looks amazing and is on my list of things I want to do.
Turnip Rock is a small geological formation located in Lake Huron. You can only get to see Turnip Rock via kayak.
Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse – Port Hope
Located in Port Hope this amazing lighthouse ranks among the oldest lighthouses in Michigan. It is actually an active lighthouse that is remotely maintained by the US Coast Guard.
Blue Water Bridge – Port Huron
The Blue Water Bridge expands over the heart of Port Huron and is what connects Port Huron (United States) to Sarnia (Canada). The boardwalk that runs underneath the Blue Water bridge is my favorite place to enjoy watching freights.
If you have never taken a drive through Michigan’s ThumbCoast I highly recommend it. Not only will you see amazing freights, visit beautiful lighthouses and beaches, but discover wonderful restaurants and adorable shops.
Fashion meets Food 