THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 Page 19 Chefs serve up invasive species green crab dishes while helping to preserve the ecosystem By Tara Vocino S ave the Harbor/Save the Bay and Greencrab.org cohosted a one-of-a-kind culinary event on Revere Beach last Thursday night. Cooking with Green Crabs featured Ernie Campbell, of Jamaica Mi Hungry, and chefs Andrew McQuesten and Youji Iwakura demonstrating diff erent dishes using the invasive species green crab. Participants learned how to Chefs Youji Iwakura, Ernie Campbell, of Jamaica Mi Hungry, and Andrew McQuesten held green crabs. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Revere Beach residents Morgan Cameron, 2, MacKenzie Cameron and William Smith came to help out the environment since green crab is an invasive species. catch and cook green crabs at home and sampled dishes. There was also quahog decorating, shucking workshops and a touch tank. This event was sponsored by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Program in partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation. Participants largely didn’t know that green crabs eat juvenile lobster, shellfish and eelgrass. For information, visit savetheharbor.org/better-beaches-events. Xiuru Ying and Jiamin Hu enjoyed eating an invasive species. Sidney Badger, 3, petted a green crab held by his father, Daniel. CHEFS | SEE Page 26
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