In the 1920s, Mayor Rhett of Charleston, SC, was expecting a visit from President William Taft during his tour of Charleston. Wanting to do something special for the President, Mayor Rhett asked his butler, William Deas, to “dress up” their typical crab soup. His presidential variation featured orange crab eggs, giving the soup bright color and great taste. Thus began a legacy and practical rite of passage for Charleston foodies. As this recipe notes, She-Crabs (aka roe-carrying female crabs) are known to be a delicacy because they have much more taste than their male counterpart, He-Crabs. The orange-hued eggs of she-crabs give the soup extra flavor and color. @johnrutledgehouseinn continues this tradition. #linkinbio #recipe #shecrabsoup #historiccooking