So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The Truth about the Color of Maine Lobsters

By Sherry Shantel

Think that all lobsters coming from Maine are red? Then time to think again ! The lobsters that come from Maine are actually greenish-brown or black, but they can also be blue, yellow, or even white. About one in every 30 million lobsters is born with a blue shell.

If a lobster's shell has black holes or marks on it; that is the result of wear and tear. They indicate that the older lobster hasn't recently shed its shell. The marks are not harmful.

The color of the shell had no affect on the flavor or texture of the lobster. When it is cooked, all of the color pigments are hidden, except the red one. That's why when your lobster is completely cooked; it will be red in color.

If you cook a lobster longer than needed, the meat will be tough. When you cook it properly, it is creamy white in color. The antennae are removed easily.

Live Main Lobster can be boiled, grilled, steamed, or baked. The white meat of the lobster is located in its tail, knuckles, and claws. Meat is also located in parts of the body and the legs. The red substance in the tail section is the roe, or female eggs and is considered a delicacy. The green matter at the section of the body and tail is known as tomalley, which is the liver, and has a peppery taste, used in many recipes.

Lobster lovers might adore the tomalley, but; it shouldn't be consumed on a regular basis. As with other animals, contaminants may settle in the liver of the lobster, so it is always best to be on the safe side.

Maine lobster is healthy and tastes delicious-if, you go light on the butter. Hard to believe that Maine lobster has less calories, cholesterol, and saturated fats than leanbeef, skinless chicken or pork. Lobster also remains a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce risk of heart disease and hardening of the arteries.

Maine lobster will make any occasion a special time for celebrating. Maine lobster is sweet, succulent, and delicious. Remember, looking for fresh Main lobsters? Don't look for something that is red to begin with, look for the lobsters that are greenish-brown orblack to be sure of getting the Maine lobster that you are sure to enjoy!

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