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 […]
If you are lucky enough to be enjoying lobster over the festive period, or at any point during the year, you might be wondering what is the best wine to pair with your crustacean cuisine. Lobster has a delicate flavor and should be matched with a wine which compliments and accentuates its sweet, succulent nature. […]
Bouillabaisse is one of my favorite French dishes. Beyond its rich, aromatic flavor, the entrée always reminds me of the South of France, where I have been lucky enough to enjoy this delicious dish over lazy summer lunches. Bouillabaisse originated along the Cote d’Azur as a humble fishermen’s stew made from the leftovers of the catch […]
“What wine goes best with lobster?” I have been asked this question many times over the years. While the answer depends in part on how the lobster is cooked and in what manner it is served, certain wines will always perform better than others when paired with America’s favorite crustacean. Lobster has a delicate flavor […]
I love lobster. I love it steamed. I love it stuffed into a split-top bun. Folded into creamy mac and cheese. Chopped up and tossed into a cobb salad. I love lobster just about any way it can be served. But my hands down favorite way of serving and savoring lobster is à la Lobster […]
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