Lobster Bakes are a Great Way to Beat the Winter Cold
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?
It is likely that you’re wondering why a summer sounding dish like a lobster bake would be prepared in the winter? Part of the allure of the lobster bake is its ties to sun and surf. While the wind and snow blow outside, you can enjoy the smells and tastes of a warm summer day, right in your home. And lobster is such an easy meal to prepare and share that you can enjoy this respite from the cold with friends and family, giving them a taste of summer as well.
It is true that in the past it would have been a lot of work to find all of the lobster you would need for a great midwinter lobster bake. Most grocery stores don’t even carry lobster in the winter. Those that do most likely wouldn’t have enough for all of the friends and family that you would want to invite. And the lobsters that you would find would be tough, old, and over priced. But now, you can easily order fresh lobster online, saving yourself the trouble of looking, and the expense.
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.
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.
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.
