All posts by Christina Lemieux
Eat, drink and be merry. Perfect wine pairings for your lobster dinner.
If you are lucky enough to be enjoying lobster over the festive period, or at any point during the year, you might be wondering what is the best wine to pair with your crustacean cuisine. Lobster has a delicate flavor and should be matched with a wine which compliments and accentuates its sweet, succulent nature. […]
‘Tis The Season For Seafood In Europe. How Lobster Takes Center Stage in Festive Celebrations.
The festive season is upon us and, for many Europeans, feasting on seafood is a central part of the celebrations. As a Maine native of French extraction, married to a man of Italian descent and now living in the United Kingdom, I find myself with a particular and somewhat multi-cultural view of the role lobster […]
What Maine Lobster Can Learn From Microprocessors
This autumn marks a special milestone in my life – the 15th year of my career in advertising. It’s inspired me to reflect on how I entered the profession and what I’ve learned along the way. When people ask what got me from a tiny fishing village like Cutler into the city-centric world of advertising, […]
Savory lobster bouillabaisse recipe
Bouillabaisse is one of my favorite French dishes. Beyond its rich, aromatic flavor, the entrée always reminds me of the South of France, where I have been lucky enough to enjoy this delicious dish over lazy summer lunches. Bouillabaisse originated along the Cote d’Azur as a humble fishermen’s stew made from the leftovers of the catch […]
Millennials and Maine Lobster. A Love Affair.
What’s in a Maine lobster boat’s name? Every one tells a story.
Down East Magazine has published a wonderful photo feature on Maine lobstermen and the names of their boats. The photos of the fishermen – some hail from my home town of Cutler – are evocative and the text speaks to the stories behind the names on their fishing vessels. The piece reminded me of one […]
Lobsters for Labor Day – Five Fabulous Recipes.
Labor Day is upon us. What better way to celebrate these fleeting days of summer than with some lobster. Sunny Maine days are made for clam bakes on the beach, seafood BBQs and lobster boils. Here are five easy recipes for your lobster leftovers that go beyond a basic lobster roll. Enjoy! 1. The Lobster […]
Lovely Lobster Pasta with Mascarpone and Peas. Yes Please!
Several summers ago I was on a mission to find quick and easy lobster recipes to add to my repertoire. I sometimes find it hard to stray beyond the basics because steamed lobster, lobster rolls and lobster Newburg taste so mind-blowingly good. But a month long vacation in Cutler, with access to as much lobster […]
The Five Key Ingredients For An Unforgettable Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lobster. Grilled. Cheese. Sandwich. I still remember the first time I heard those four magical words strung together. My best friend had been to the Dip Net in Port Clyde and lunched on a magnificent merger of two of America’s favorite foods – the humble grilled cheese and luxurious Maine lobster. The next time we […]