Sounds wonderful, Brook! And I get the Ptarmingan thing completely- they're the state bird of AK and to my way of thinking rather over-rated as far as from the aspect of traveling half-way 'round the world just to bag a few! I'm not a hunter, though I can appreciate the passion behind hunting lion in Africa or moose in AK... but Ptarmigan? Golly. It's like traveling to France for a taste of cheese on a triscuit- HA!
Sittin' on the porch at our little rental house in New Harbor, Maine, watching the lobster boats come in. Then walking down to Shaw's Wharf, picking one out, waiting for it to be steamed, than diving in up to our elbows. I grew to prefer the lobster stew and lobster rolls (less work).
Ah-h-h Maine and Lobster just the mention of those 2 words gets me to craving an up North vacation so bad!!! Maine is just so beautiful in the summer, and Lobster is just soooo good any time!!!
SP and Cathy,
I feel this mysterios draw to Maine... and though so far my only familiarity of the state has been thru Stephen King novels and various Martha cookbooks- I do believe one day, I'll get there! And what a day that'll be!
I believe I've mentioned this already either here or at another site, but Rebecca Charles' "Lobster Rolls & Blueberry Pie" is a book you both might enjoy. (link below- but if you purchase please make sure to do so thru KHY's Chef Talk access! It's currently available used for just $2.50- and cheaper for the soft-cover!) I saw both the book and Charles' Manhattan eatery "Pearl Oyster Bar" reviewed a couple years back in "O" magazine and grabbed the book up immediately. It's a good'un!
Amazon.com: Lobster Rolls and Blueberry Pie: Three Generations of Recipes and Stories from Summers on the Coast of Maine: Rebecca Charles, Deborah Di Clementi: Books
I feel this mysterios draw to Maine... and though so far my only familiarity of the state has been thru Stephen King novels and various Martha cookbooks- I do believe one day, I'll get there! And what a day that'll be!
I believe I've mentioned this already either here or at another site, but Rebecca Charles' "Lobster Rolls & Blueberry Pie" is a book you both might enjoy. (link below- but if you purchase please make sure to do so thru KHY's Chef Talk access! It's currently available used for just $2.50- and cheaper for the soft-cover!) I saw both the book and Charles' Manhattan eatery "Pearl Oyster Bar" reviewed a couple years back in "O" magazine and grabbed the book up immediately. It's a good'un!
Amazon.com: Lobster Rolls and Blueberry Pie: Three Generations of Recipes and Stories from Summers on the Coast of Maine: Rebecca Charles, Deborah Di Clementi: Books
Just a little reminder: For those who would like to help the cause of one of our family members here at SpicePlace go to Chef-Talk.com and order your Amazon purchases thru that link so they can get credit for it!
Thanks Kev for the terrific lead on a great new read!!! My list grows...........haven't placed that order yet but when I do look out pocket book!!!
Thanks Kev for the terrific lead on a great new read!!! My list grows...........haven't placed that order yet but when I do look out pocket book!!!