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LOBSTERBLOGSBRYAN ROMANOW (249)    BRYAN ROMANOW    http://www.MaineLobsterStore.com Buying Lobster Online or Supermarket, Which is BetterPosted Friday, September 11, 2009 (71 days 4 hours ago.) Viewed 2 times. Finding fresh seafood when you don't live on the coast can be hard sometimes. The live lobsters in the tank at the grocery store sometimes look sickly. Packaged lobster meat never lives up to its billing and certainly never tastes like the real and fresh thing. And to be perfectly honest, who wants to pay premium prices for meat that you know won't taste as good as you remember. Instead of waiting for the grocer to ship in stale lobsters, why not go straight to the source through the internet and have fresh Maine lobster shipped to your doorstep. There are dozens of websites who put fishermen together with buyers for their wares, right from the ocean. The lobsters are caught during the day and can be at your home within 24 hours. Buying online allows you to cut out the middleman and thereby cut down on the cost. However you will still have to be vigilant against hidden shipping costs. This is especially true if you take advantage of sales and seasonal buying. For instance, Main lobster is best priced in the spring and summertime when it is most abundant. That is the best time to buy. By the same token, from January to March, you would be better off eating other types of seafood. Prior to making your purchase, determine whether or not the site from which you want to buy has a reimbursement policy. This is to cover the possibility of something happening to the product in transit. Live Maine lobster is very fragile. It can only be stored on ice for a few hours and must be cooked on the same day that it arrives at your home. Once a lobster dies, it is no good and cannot be eaten due to the buildup of deadly bacteria. It is best to select small one pound lobsters because the bigger they are the tougher and chewier the meat. Plan on adding a bunch of side dishes to your family feast to round out the smaller portions of meat. So choose and plan carefully when buy Maine lobster. There are also lots of options on how to prepare the delicacy, from boiling, to steaming, to broiling, to grilling. The possibilities are endless. 
Permalink Comments (0) Buying Maine Lobster and Eating it AnywherePosted Friday, September 11, 2009 (71 days 4 hours ago.) Viewed 7 times. It used to be that Maine lobster was so plentiful that fishermen used them as fish bait. But by the end of the 19 th century, lobsters were nearly fished out and in danger of becoming extinct, which is why they are so expensive these days. Maine lobster is the most popular of this crustacean family. It is also referred to as American lobster. For those who have never seen one, a Maine lobster has five pairs of legs, the first pair being a huge set of claws, which is where a lot of the meat is. These lobsters are caught off the Atlantic coast of the northern USA and Canada. The American lobster is cousin to the Mediterranean, South African and Europe's Atlantic coast species. Spiny lobsters or Rock lobsters are found in the waters of Florida, Southern California, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. You can tell the difference between a Maine lobster and a Rock lobster because all of the legs of a rock lobster are the same size. And since the Rock lobster has no claws, almost all of the meat is in the tail. It is also firmer and stringier and not quite as sweet as Maine lobster. Usually Rock lobster is sold frozen, as in frozen lobster tails. Maine lobsters are sold live and turn a brilliant red when cooked. Thanks to the miracle of overnight shipping and delivery, fresh Maine lobster is available year round to nearly every part of the continental United States. The best time to buy is in spring and summer. Some prize female lobsters for their eggs. Others consider the lobster liver to be a delicacy. The reason to buy lobster alive and keep it that way until you cook it, is that bacteria forms very, very quickly in a dead crustacean. When choosing a lobster, look at its tail. If the tail curls under the body when it's picked up, then it's alive. This is important because sometimes the lobster is stored on ice making it sluggish. Big is not necessarily better when it comes to buying Maine lobster. A succulent one pound lobster is categorized as a "chicken." "Quarters" weigh one and a quarter to just under one and a half pounds. "Halves" weigh one and a half to one and three quarter pounds. While "selects" weigh two pounds to two and a half pounds. Anything more than three pounds is considered "jumbo." Jumbos tend to have chewy and stringy meat when cooked. The rule of thumb is to cook Maine lobster the same day it arrives at your door. They die in fresh water so they are kept alive in seawater, wrapped in a wet clots or seaweed. They can only be stored for a few hours and no more on a bed of ice in the refrigerator. They have to be cooked live or killed just before cooking. Depending on how you plan to cook, you can clean before or after it is killed. Most people simply boil lobster in salt water or broil them. However live Maine lobster can be cooked and served in a variety of ways. You are limited by your imagination and ability to create the perfect lobster dish. Whole lobsters and chunk lobster meat are sold in grocery stores precooked. Just make sure when buying whole cooked lobster that the tail is curled. That is a sign that it was alive when cooked. Having trouble remembering all that information, then go online and do a search, you will turn up dozens of websites where you can buy Maine lobster, shipped fresh from their boat to your door.
Permalink Comments (0) How to Buy Maine Lobster OnlinePosted Friday, September 11, 2009 (71 days 4 hours ago.) Viewed 1 times. Just because you don't live in New England doesn't mean you have to forgo your taste for fresh Maine Lobster. With the click of a mouse you have the tasty crustaceans conveniently delivered to your doorstep within 24 hours. There are dozens of lobster sellers who routinely do business online complete with everything you need to serve your lobster feast. But before you plop down that credit card, there are a few things you need to know about buying lobster online. Bear in mind that bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to Maine lobster. A one to two pound lobster will serve one person adequately. The meat will be sweet and tender, when prepared correctly. Bigger lobsters, say from three pounds or larger can be chewy and tough when cooked. This is why sellers package their product with fixings-chowder, steamer clams or vegetables to fill you up. That way you won't miss having more lobster meat. All online shippers utilize overnight shipping in order to guarantee the freshness of their catch. That means you can order your Maine lobster and have it delivered in time for the party. All shipper also allow you to order early and will time your shipment to when you want it to arrive. Lobster has to cooked live so sometimes it takes a bit of planning and forethought before your food is delivered. Make sure that someone is on hand to sign for the convenient delivery. Then make sure there is room in your refrigerator to store them right away. Remember Maine lobster should be cooked on the same day that it arrives at your door. Lobster prices fluctuate according to season and supply and demand. The size of the lobster and shipping costs will also determine the final charge on your credit card. So it is always a very good idea to comparison shop before placing your order. Look at several online sites, maybe over a week prior to making your purchase. Watch the prices and watch the shipping costs, because some sites include shipping in their prices, others do not. Check out the extras, if there are any, included with your order. Learn about or ask about holiday specials or sales that the seller may be running. Bear in mind that shipping companies may charge extra for Maine lobster simply because it is so fragile and has to be delivered quickly. Some companies that deliver to your area, may only deliver on certain days, you will need to coordinate that with your plans. If after checking all this out, you find that the shipping costs are more than the lobster, you may want to rethink your plans about ordering. One final thing to remember before placing that order, determine if your chosen seller has a guarantee. What happens if the lobster doesn't arrive in good condition or on time. Make sure you understand the fine print before making the purchase. If there is no guarantee or promise to refund your money under certain circumstances then maybe you will need to buy Maine lobster from someone else.
Permalink Comments (0) If the Tail Curls-It is Okay to Eat the LobsterPosted Friday, September 11, 2009 (71 days 4 hours ago.) Viewed 1 times. Ordering Maine lobster is as simple as a click of the mouse on your computer these days. There are dozens of online companies that supply fresh live Maine lobsters to every corner of the continental United States. These lobsters are caught during the day and can be delivered overnight, and they are usually fresher then the ones you will find in your local grocery store. Sometimes the online sellers will include extras that will turn the lobster into a hearty feast for you and your family and friends. But before you jump on the internet and hit the send button on your purchase, there are a few things that you need to consider first. The majority of lobsters sold in America are caught off the coasts of Alaska and Maine. In fact, both the lobster as well as the fisherman who catches them are certified by the state. They carry a seal that says real Maine lobster. However, rock lobsters can be found off the coasts of Florida, Southern California and Mexico. Lobsters taken in cold water are said to be sweet and tastier than lobsters caught in warmer waters such as down in the gulf. Price can vary greatly so it would be wise to look at several websites for their prices of the lobster and also their shipping costs. Some add shipping costs into the quoted price. It becomes a matter of taking your time and doing a little investigation before slapping down the plastic on the first deal that you come across. Once you've checked out shipping and handling, look for a reimbursement policy that clearly tells you what happens if by some chance the goods are damaged in transit. It is up to you to be there to meet the shipment and to store it properly until you cook. Maine lobster should be cooked the same day on which it arrives. It should be stored on ice for no more than 24 hours. This is because lobsters, all lobsters are very fragile and will die very quickly. And when they die bacteria sets up immediately making it impossible to consume without danger of food poisoning or worse. Prices can also vary according to season. Spring and summer are the best times to buy Maine lobster. So plan your party, plan your order and plan to be there when it arrives. Cook as soon as possible and enjoy. One final thought, when your lobster arrives, check the tail, if it curls, then the lobster is okay to eat. If it doesn't, send it back.
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