I grew up in New England, and lobsters were present at our table multiple times a year.
My preference was always soft shell because I love to rip into them using my hands without relying on cracking tools. Soft shell (available late summer, early fall) are typically only available in Massachusetts and Maine, they don’t transport well because they don’t survive as long out of the water. I really miss the ease of soft shell but since hard shell is the industry standard, I’ll take a lobster any way I can get it. I close my eyes at the prices I pay in the Midwest because I love them on the table for family celebrations, Christmas Eve and just when I get a craving.
So now, in honor of National Lobster Day, here are some fun pictures for your entertainment!
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Lobsters absolutely terrify me. I don’t think I ever recovered from that scene in Annie Hall. 🦞But the taste…oh. my.
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😂😂 my husband was reluctant to touch them the first time I brought some home, they are pretty scary looking. He got over it, to be fair, he didn’t really have a choice 😂😂
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my mom’s boyfriend (consummate fisherman) lobstered this summer & we’ve reaped the benefits! if you ever come out this way we’ll have a feast in your honor…(bigger if you bring the girls!) 😉🦞🐶
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Lucky you! I will definitely take you up on that offer😊 unfortunately I don’t have plans to get out that way any time soon. Just think of us next time you have some, Annie loved a little lobster nibble🥰
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Love the lobster hat! Just to let you know, an author friend in Chicago asked to share some of my favorite dog blogs and you are on the list. Go over and say hi to “Sam” the dog. https://walkswithsam.com/2019/10/13/heres-a-treat-the-best-dog-blogs/
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Thanks for sharing!
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