RE: [Paddlewise] Fresh water vs. seawater for cooking?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: MSN/RiDem [mailto:RiDem_at_email.msn.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 4:05 PM
> 
> Has anyone had experience or can relay anecdotal information as to the
> suitability of sea-water for cooking ? (as opposed to 
> drinking, or brewing
> coffee...for which I know that it is unsuitable). Any information or
> comments will be appreciated. We do NOT "plan" on doing this, 
> unless it is
> an absolute last resource.

  It works great for cooking freshly caught Dungeness crab, but I wouldn't
recommend it for your morning oatmeal.  I'd think that you might find it
edible, but not very palatable.  

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska 

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