Friday, March 27, 2009

Warm Up Your Winter with a Lobster Bake

By Shannon Linnen

As the cold winter months set upon us, it's time to think about the warm comforting foods that will get us through the cold days. Many people choose to turn to stews or casseroles, hoping that they will warm up the family. Still others like to bake, getting the warmth from both their cookies and breads, and from the oven. However, we have a suggestion that may seem a little out of left field, but is fun and warm nonetheless. Why not buck tradition and throw your family and friends a big old fashioned 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.

It may seem like a lot of work to find and prepare enough lobsters for invited guests, but in fact, it couldn't be easier. In the past, to have this great summery meal in the winter months would have be nearly impossible. If your local grocery store even had fresh lobster, they would never have enough for all of our friends and family. And what they would have wouldn't be fresh, and would be expensive. But now, you can order your fresh lobster for your lobster bake online!

What are you going to need for your lobster bake? For starters, you will need your lobsters, of course! How large your lobsters should be depends on the type of event that you will be having. If you plan to have a small gathering, where everyone is enjoying their own lobster, than a one pound lobster per person is a great idea. If you want to enjoy a more classic place setting, then two to three pound lobsters shared per couple, or enjoyed as claws and tails only, is a great solution.

The lobster boiling pot is also a great place to add vegetables to join in your lobster bake feast. Carrots, potatoes and onions all taste especially delicious when boiled in lobster stock. It's a great way to round out your meal without adding a lot of dishes to the equation. If you have relatives who aren't as keen on the seafood, offering them a strip steak is a delicious and quick way to round out the meal. This way, everyone can have a little surf and turf, and some vegetables, for a truly memorable meal.

So when you're ready to really shake off those winter blues, and help your friends and family do the same, it's time for a good old fashioned lobster bake. Ordering the lobsters online makes it easier than ever, and because you'll only need one pot, clean up is a breeze.

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