There Once Was a Chef on Nantucket…

Who used oysters and clams by the bucket Until one day the market ran dry So the chef asked, “Why not give lobsters a try?” To those who think chowder means clams, I say…” The rest has been lost, but you might speculate. Point is, summer often includes a trip to the beach, and shore…

The Trip Home

Just as the summer beach vacation is an annual East Coast tradition, so too is the journey back home again.  A somewhat somber moment, perhaps, realizing it’ll be nearly a year before the next time, but a delicious extravagance like Lobster Newburg helps make the return trip something to anticipate, even to savor.  A proper…

More Than Chicken

The islands, and Jamaica in particular, bring their vibrant kaleidoscope of life to the table and have made their cuisine a celebration.  One of their creations, jerk sauce, is of such flavorful exuberance to have gained acclaim far beyond the Caribbean.  Most commonly, jerk sauce enhances chicken, but it works magic for all manner of…

Your Salad Went on Vacation

Today’s entry provides a crisp, cooling escape from the swelter.  The first bite alone vaults one beyond the humidity and into a realm that’s green, lush and refreshing, far removed from July’s grasp. With refreshment comes clarity – there’s more to this than “just” a green salad, right?  A certain tingle, hint of spiciness perhaps,…

Rich Man’s Lobsta Roll

The summer beach vacation is a distinct pleasure – the sun, the sand, the seafood make it something that teases our imagination all year and inspires memories that comfort us forever.   For many Northeasterners, a classic experience that stands out in particular is the lobster roll, a marvelously simple combination of lightly-seasoned lobster served on a toasted buttered roll.  If you’ve…