Friday, April 3, 2009

A Clambake for Christmas - Make Your Holiday Season Delightful

By Sherry Shantel

Clambakes have been around for a while now, in fact, they were introduced by Native Americans a hundred years ago. They are more known as New England Clambakes as they originated in the New England area. As Christmas is fast approaching, clambakes would make a great idea for a Christmas party gathering, don't you think?

The original clambakes were done in a pit and this pit was dug and a layer of stones were placed on the bottom of the pit. Then a layer of clams, potatoes, live lobster, and corn husks were laid on top the hot stones with fresh seaweed separating the layers.

In order to cook the fresh seafood and vegetables, the Native Americans would make a large fire in the pit, on top of the stones. After the fire has been reduced to hot ash & embers, they would then put the seafood on the hot stones.

You can find many places to order your fresh shellfish for a healthy and enjoyable clam bake. Clambake orders generally come in two different varieties, the standard clambake and the super deluxe clambake. Both normally contain lobster bisque, clam chowder, and supplies you will need to prepare and serve your clambake. Shrimp, mussels, or other fresh seafood are added for the super deluxe clambake.

The super deluxe clambake for Christmas is typically for bigger gatherings as it has more types of seafood and many partygoers will be able to find something they would like to feast on. With this type, you will be assured that you will never run out of food.

Modern methods nowadays have indeed replaced the old cooking preparation of clambakes and it includes convenience as you can now have a clambake prepared over the stove or on the grill. But if you have a fire pit, that would be another good option as it follows the more traditional way which still makes the clambake meal very distinct and delicious at the same time. In addition, there will be less cleaning up needed when you opt for a fun outdoor party.

A clambake meal is also very nutritious and healthy as it not only contains low-calorie seafood but fat-free vegetables as well. This would surely make your guests clamoring for more as it is considered a better alternative to the not-so-healthy foods that party throwers often offer.

So if you want to have a fun, unique, and healthy outdoor Christmas party, why don't you consider hosting a traditional clambake for Christmas this holiday. Obviously, the clambake offers more benefits than the regular junk food and take-out meals.

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