The billboard, which will be up for the rest of the month, will appear along two major routes in Massachusetts and asks, ‘Is your lobster whale-safe?’
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In pairing beer with lobster, all roads lead to Allagash White (with some refreshing stops along the way)
Maine Beer Co.’s Peeper and Oxbow’s Farmhouse Ale are among other local brews that make a good match for the state crustacean.
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Ten Maine lobster dishes you really don’t want to miss
Do not read this list when you’re hungry.
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The story of how lobster became the symbol of Maine
The Rockefellers, a smart marketing campaign and the ritual of cracking into one all played roles in making lobster intrinsic to the state’s identity.
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Lobster shells promote healthy gardens
Compost made from ground-up lobster shells slowly releases nitrogen and builds strong cell walls in plants.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Maine Authors
Feast on these lobster novels
Editor’s Note: Given Vinalhaven’s centuries-old tradition of lobstering, we asked Vinalhaven librarian Scott Candage to recommend a few novels about lobstering in Maine. These are his picks, listed in alphabetical order by writer. “Stern Men” by Elizabeth Gilbert, Mariner Books, 2001 edition Yes, that Elizabeth Gilbert. Before she became famous for “Eat, Pray, Love,” Gilbert […]
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Given the price of lobster, smart cooks know to use every last bit of the bug
Suck out the sweet and delicious meat, add any unfertilized eggs to sauce, and be sure to save the shells for stock.
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Lobster recipes from local cooks and restaurants
If anyone should know the right way to cook lobster, it’s a Mainer. We’ve rounded up three local recipes for you to try. Limed Lobster and Melon Skewers This recipe comes from Brook Dojny’s “Dishing up Maine: 165 recipes that capture authentic Down East flavors.” Makes about 40 small skewers, about 6 hors d’oeuvre-size portions […]
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Think you know the truth about lobster? Here are some common misconceptions
We tell ’em and dispel ’em.