All Hands on Deck. Summer Lobster Fest Underway.
July 15, 2010
The steamed lobster feast is a hallmark of New England multi-generational family togetherness. Armed with cracking tools, warm butter and hot broth bowls, and a pile of hot water white cornmeal iron skillet Rhode Island Johnny cakes, each member keeps plenty busy and mostly to themselves. Senior Swamp Yankee John Quinn tolerates the maple syrup, but rarely without comment.
Just next door the Cellar clan steams the catch with a propane burner. Same idea as frying turkeys in peanut oil. It's lots of fun and offers a nice focal point for everyone to stare at. Kinda like a campfire or fireplace.
In they go. Not sure how these fellas met their maker but we always sever the lifeline before cooking.
Even Min agrees that a lobster fest is no time to clutter things up with side dishes. To0 bad she's never invited.
Ice cold beer is a lobster fest must. Belgian Stella and Boston ale. I'll have a Stella, Stephen.
Get tips for making perfect skillet cornbread. It's the only bread to serve with summer fresh vegetable suppers. 
July 15th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Thank you, RB>
The lobster fest memories are truly a treasure.
LQC
July 15th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Three thoughts;
1. The Silence of the Lobsters
2. Those lobsters were humanely dispatched. I loved them like a brother-in-law.
3. I’d give my left arm for a good lobster!
July 15th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
The Silence of the Lobsters. Nice. I think there’s some legs on that one. Claws, as well. I cold use a good lobster soon as can get my ass up there! Damn the delays!
July 15th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Send you point man Louis, before the summer is over. El too, she can do some pr work.
The Nville weather looks good for loading up for a road trip.
Times a wasting!
July 16th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Looks like fun
July 16th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Wish I was there!