In the lead up to Valentines Day, my husband and I decided to test our cooking skills, and the strength of our marriage, by taking on our most ambitious lobster recipe to date – Julia Child’s Lobster Bisque. I grew up in Downeast Maine, enjoying much simpler, heartier shellfish soups. Seafood stews and chowders are […]
We are now knee deep in January, the month where many people make, and break, their New Year’s resolutions. As I sit here writing this post, some of you are likely already struggling to stay on track with your ambitious goals for 2015. Ever the optimist, I have set my own challenge for the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
As the children headed back to school this fall, I headed back to work. For the last year, I have been on maternity leave here in London, looking after my newborn twins. While I am thankful for the generous maternity policy we have in the UK, which allowed me to savor the early moments with […]
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 […]
Today marks what would have been Julia Child’s 102nd birthday. To celebrate, I watched the ‘Lobster Show’ episode of The French Chef. If you are a Julia Child fan, a lobster lover or both, the video (just $1.99 on Amazon) is 29 minutes of pure viewing pleasure. Julia takes her audience on a culinary journey […]
For lobster lovers who missed last week’s Maine Lobster Festival or who left Rockland hungry for more, I strongly recommend a visit to the Winter Harbor Lobster Festival which is on this weekend. Much smaller than the Maine Lobster Festival and a bit more of an expedition (unless you live Downeast), the Winter Harbor […]
The 2014 Maine Lobster Festival is under way and folks from all over the world are descending on Rockland to celebrate America’s favorite crustacean. This year, the organizers of the festival decided to recognize the families behind the industry with their “Lobster Livin’ ” theme. It made me reflect on the familial aspects of […]
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