Luv2Travelnow Posted March 25, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2010 On my first cruise ever, 5 days, last week, I missed my Crawfish nights at Pappa Deaux!!! But I made up for that. Last night I ate 4 lbs of deliciously dirty and spicy crawfish. Why don't they have fresh boiled crawfish on Carnival ships during Mardi Gras!!! :D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany1203 Posted March 25, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2010 IMO the only bad thing about taking a cruise is when they kick you off the boat and make you go back to reality! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Travelnow Posted March 25, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted March 25, 2010 IMO the only bad thing about taking a cruise is when they kick you off the boat and make you go back to reality! ;) That too!!! I had all my wishes fulfilled on my cruise last week, except for my craving for delicious crawfish. Crawfish & beer, on a cruise, would be a dream come true!!! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyez3 Posted March 25, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2010 People already know this before they book one; however, the I think the worst thing is the limited time you have in each port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffany1203 Posted March 25, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2010 people already know this before they book one; Duh! It was meant for a giggle factor.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozFoolz Posted March 25, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Oh, I love Pappa Deaux!!! Stop there every time we go through Atlanta on our way to or back from a cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcrus1102 Posted March 25, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 25, 2010 On my first cruise ever, 5 days, last week, I missed my Crawfish nights at Pappa Deaux!!! But I made up for that. Last night I ate 4 lbs of deliciously dirty and spicy crawfish. Why don't they have fresh boiled crawfish on Carnival ships during Mardi Gras!!! :D:D:D:D Not to worry. I ate your fill last Friday night at Crawfishtown in the heart of Acadiana!!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpievelour Posted March 25, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The worst thing about going on a cruise is coming back to reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckekjhaze Posted March 25, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 25, 2010 OK go ahead and laugh or yell if you want- but I'm a New England girl and grew up on Maine lobster- I can slide out the tail meat intact in under 5 seconds and love all shellfish but.... HOW do you eat crawfish? Is there an easy way? I want to eat them- I've tried once when I took a few at a buffet restaurant- I couldn't break them open- what's the technique? THanks:) Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleandjenna Posted March 25, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The only bad thing about the cruise would have to be leaving my doggies behind. About the 3rd or 4th day I start to reallllllly miss them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcrus1102 Posted March 25, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2010 OK go ahead and laugh or yell if you want- but I'm a New England girl and grew up on Maine lobster- I can slide out the tail meat intact in under 5 seconds and love all shellfish but.... HOW do you eat crawfish? Is there an easy way? I want to eat them- I've tried once when I took a few at a buffet restaurant- I couldn't break them open- what's the technique? THanks:) Kathy Twist the head and tail. After that grab the tail with your left hand and squeeze the shell together. Grab the bottom of the tail with your right hand while yu peel the top part with your left to reveal some of the meat. Once the meat is exposed, take your left hand and grab the meat while squeezing the bottom of the tail with your right. If done correctly, the meat should slide out of the tail. Also has to be boiled correctly. It will take some practice. Enjoy!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Travelnow Posted March 25, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted March 25, 2010 OK go ahead and laugh or yell if you want- but I'm a New England girl and grew up on Maine lobster- I can slide out the tail meat intact in under 5 seconds and love all shellfish but.... HOW do you eat crawfish? Is there an easy way? I want to eat them- I've tried once when I took a few at a buffet restaurant- I couldn't break them open- what's the technique? THanks:) Kathy Uh, buffet crawfish is junk. I wouldn't eat them for free. Pappa Deaux cooks them the right way, and once you've tasted them you can never go back. These are my favorite food. On the cruise formal night, with the lobster, I was secretly wishing for crawfish instead. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDINGOateMyBaybay! Posted March 25, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The worst this is waiting for it. On my first cruise ever, 5 days, last week, I missed my Crawfish nights at Pappa Deaux!!! But I made up for that. Last night I ate 4 lbs of deliciously dirty and spicy crawfish. Why don't they have fresh boiled crawfish on Carnival ships during Mardi Gras!!! :D:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDINGOateMyBaybay! Posted March 25, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2010 And they have the special seasoning which they WILL NOT tell you what is in it! Trust me, I have asked. So I always have them give me two large to go containers full of it. That aint no Tonys! Uh, buffet crawfish is junk. I wouldn't eat them for free. Pappa Deaux cooks them the right way, and once you've tasted them you can never go back. These are my favorite food. On the cruise formal night, with the lobster, I was secretly wishing for crawfish instead. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpalo Posted March 25, 2010 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2010 OK go ahead and laugh or yell if you want- but I'm a New England girl and grew up on Maine lobster- I can slide out the tail meat intact in under 5 seconds and love all shellfish but.... HOW do you eat crawfish? Is there an easy way? I want to eat them- I've tried once when I took a few at a buffet restaurant- I couldn't break them open- what's the technique? THanks:) Kathy Break the tail part off and hold it in one hand - head in the other hand. First squeeze the head tight and put yout mouth to the open part and suck the juice out (only the juice - not the yellow guts!). Then squeeze the tip of the tail right where the meat ends - squeeze/pinch it tight and kind of "puncture" the bottom with your thumb nail - this will loosen the meat from the shell. While doing this, bite the meat that is sticking out of the other end...and then just pull with your teeth. It should slide right out. That's where the term "suck the heads and pinch the tails" came from. :D This info provided by a New Orleans native and Ragin' Cajun graduate! Ashley :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawyerrose Posted March 25, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Break the tail part off and hold it in one hand - head in the other hand. First squeeze the head tight and put yout mouth to the open part and suck the juice out (only the juice - not the yellow guts!). Then squeeze the tip of the tail right where the meat ends - squeeze/pinch it tight and kind of "puncture" the bottom with your thumb nail - this will loosen the meat from the shell. While doing this, bite the meat that is sticking out of the other end...and then just pull with your teeth. It should slide right out. That's where the term "suck the heads and pinch the tails" came from. :D This info provided by a New Orleans native and Ragin' Cajun graduate! Ashley :) Oh barf!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Travelnow Posted March 25, 2010 Author #17 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Oh barf!!:eek: Quite contraire, some of the most delicious food you will ever have the pleasure of tasting!! :p:p:p:p:p I live for crawfish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted March 25, 2010 #18 Share Posted March 25, 2010 IMO the only bad thing about taking a cruise is when they kick you off the boat and make you go back to reality! ;) Agree 100%! Dern those Carnival employees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcrus1102 Posted March 25, 2010 #19 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Quite contraire, some of the most delicious food you will ever have the pleasure of tasting!! :p:p:p:p:p I live for crawfish!! I second that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphalina Posted March 25, 2010 #20 Share Posted March 25, 2010 On my first cruise ever, 5 days, last week, I missed my Crawfish nights at Pappa Deaux!!! But I made up for that. Last night I ate 4 lbs of deliciously dirty and spicy crawfish. Why don't they have fresh boiled crawfish on Carnival ships during Mardi Gras!!! :D:D:D:D What do crawfish taste like? I have had shrimp, clams, crab, etc. Does it taste like any of those? Crawfish aren't something you eat around here, but they do have it at Popeyes (gross) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Travelnow Posted March 25, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted March 25, 2010 What do crawfish taste like? I have had shrimp, clams, crab, etc. Does it taste like any of those? Crawfish aren't something you eat around here, but they do have it at Popeyes (gross) It's almost impossible to describe the flavor. It's an explosion of goodness, from a mild bitterness, to the sweet buttery flavor of the juice, to the spicyness of the sauce. Once you've had it, you will be addicted. But it's soooo hard to describe. Kind of like trying to describe making love - you just can't do justice, until you've had it yourself. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi Posted March 25, 2010 #22 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would like longer port times. I hate when it is 7-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjfitz0703 Posted March 26, 2010 #23 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Couple thoughts: - Worst part is they end. - Port visits are rushed. - something always go awry. Just ignore it and have fun.s - the bill at the end - the chair hog - Lots of fat people. Where do you think they got the theme for Wall-E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourseventeen Posted March 26, 2010 #24 Share Posted March 26, 2010 thats your only bad thing about a cruise? doesnt sound like much to complain about. I thought you were gonna complain about all the dang kids that run around free ALL hours of the night on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckekjhaze Posted March 27, 2010 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2010 OK thanks for the how-to eat crawfish- now if I only knew where to find good ones in CT:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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