In the lead up to the Lunar New Year, I have enjoyed reading about the increased role Maine lobster is playing in this Chinese holiday. According to various articles, lobster is a festive delicacy and an emblem of prosperity. Lobster is also a symbol of good luck to the Chinese, given a cooked crustacean’s bright red color resembles that of a […]
Call me sentimental, but I love Valentine’s Day. From the pastel-colored candy hearts and saccharine card exchanges of my youth to the roses, romantic dinners and chocolate indulgences of adulthood. I have even gone so far as to celebrate the 14th of February in Paris on several occasions. More recently, I have enjoyed researching the role lobster plays in […]
Most wine aficionados agree that champagne goes perfectly with lobster and in previous posts I have provided basic serving suggestions. Now I am delighted to be able to share some expert advice on lobster and champagne pairings from my friend, Tara O’Leary. Tara works as a champagne specialist for Moët Hennessy and is an all around wine enthusiast […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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