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

Monday, April 6, 2009

Warm Up Your Winter with a Lobster Bake

By Shannon Linnen

Now that we are again facing the cold winter months, our minds are turning toward the food that can keep us warm when we're home with our families at night. There are many great traditional options to keep us warm. Many people enjoy baking, as it fills their house with inviting aromas, and the warmth of the oven. Many others enjoy stews and casseroles, in order to warm from within. But there are other meals that you can have that, while untraditional, are still warm and inviting in the cold winter months, like a lobster bake!

While you might be thinking that a lobster bake is best left for the summer, it is actually a great meal to prepare to help you get out some of that winter chill. Instead of waiting for the summer to have this great meal, why not let it bring a little of the joy of summer into your home today. Lobster is such a simple dish to cook that you can share it with your friends and family, inviting them to enjoy the warmth of your home along with you.

While it may sound like it's going to be a lot of work to find and order all of the lobster you will need for your lobster bake, it won't. It's true that in the past it would have been nearly impossible to have such a great summer tinged meal in wintertime. If your local super market even has lobster in the winter, it's very likely old and tough. And it's also very likely to be overpriced, and not plentiful. But now, you can order fresh lobster online no matter what the season!

What will you need to put into your lobster bake? A lot of it depends on what type of gathering you would like to have. The size lobster that you get should follow the tone of your dinner. Are you planning an informal, steam them and eat them sit down? Then a one pound lobster per person should do the trick. If you're planning a more formal gathering than it's a great idea to get two or three pound lobsters. These can be shared between couples, or only tails and claws can be presented.

When you're ready for vegetables, the lobster stock pot makes a great place to cook them up without any additional mess. Carrots, potatoes, and onions also taste especially great when boiled in lobster stock. You can also easily broil a few strip steaks to make your lobster bake into a surf and turf feast. It gives the picky eaters something to enjoy, and will impress all of your family and friends.

While it's cold and blustery outside, why not enjoy a little warmth inside with a lobster bake. It's a surprising way to treat your friends to a great meal, without a lot of fuss and clean up. You'll stand out from the usual winter dinner party fare, and be able to give everyone a great meal and a great time.

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