In the lead up to the Lunar New Year, I have enjoyed reading about the increased role Maine lobster is playing in this Chinese holiday. According to various articles, lobster is a festive delicacy and an emblem of prosperity. Lobster is also a symbol of good luck to the Chinese, given a cooked crustacean’s bright red color resembles that of a […]
Call me sentimental, but I love Valentine’s Day. From the pastel-colored candy hearts and saccharine card exchanges of my youth to the roses, romantic dinners and chocolate indulgences of adulthood. I have even gone so far as to celebrate the 14th of February in Paris on several occasions. More recently, I have enjoyed researching the role lobster plays in […]
Most wine aficionados agree that champagne goes perfectly with lobster and in previous posts I have provided basic serving suggestions. Now I am delighted to be able to share some expert advice on lobster and champagne pairings from my friend, Tara O’Leary. Tara works as a champagne specialist for Moët Hennessy and is an all around wine enthusiast […]
In the lead up to Valentines Day, my husband and I decided to test our cooking skills, and the strength of our marriage, by taking on our most ambitious lobster recipe to date – Julia Child’s Lobster Bisque. I grew up in Downeast Maine, enjoying much simpler, heartier shellfish soups. Seafood stews and chowders are […]
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