The cost of Maine lobster, which accounts for 80 percent of lobsters in America, has plummeted. What may be a bargain for some has left others in a snag: Lobstermen and northeastern fishing communities, hit hard by the price drop, are struggling to survive.There are a couple of reasons for this price drop. The budget conscious are consuming less of the luxury seafood item.
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This week, spice up your free time with the chili cook-offs that are setting the country aflame. Whether you're looking for an epicurean adventure at the Bellagio, or something more along the lines of a back-country roadkill cook-off, you're in luck. Check out what's going on in your neck of the woods this week, and let us know if we've left anything off the list!
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In the height of good weather, food and festivity abound, and right about now, I'm wishing I could teleport myself around the United States. First I'd hit up Manhattan for Wine 2.0's wine sampling this week, followed by the Shrimp & Grits Festival in Georgia, and then some classic Eli's cheesecake in the Windy City. Don't miss out on these events — if you do, you'll have to wait another year!
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Fresh lobster with its sweet, succulent meat, is the quintessential Summer dish. Whether you're new to cooking lobster or a seasoned expert, this shellfish is an opulent meal for alfresco entertaining. If you're a beginner, simply grill the store-bought tails for an impressive meal.
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Like caviar, lobster is a food that's synonymous with luxury. Who among us hasn't joked about ordering the lobster when someone else is paying for dinner? But lobster isn't always hoity-toity: the shellfish has also inspired lobster bibs and Red Lobster restaurants.
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Z Gallerie says their Sequin Lobster Pillow ($39.95) "redefines rock lobster, which is what most people equate with scrumptious, edible crustacean." I have to agree, and say that I've never seen lobster look so glam. It'd be cheeky in a summer house in Maine, or perhaps a seafood restaurant.
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Thermidor:
A method of preparing shellfish. The meat is removed from the shell and mixed with a tarragon, shallot, and mustard bechamel. This mixture is then spooned back into the shell, topped with Parmesan cheese, and broiled until golden brown. 
If you want to work more seafood into your diet, why don't you start with this gorgeous Lobster Mac 'n Cheese? — Jaden's Steamy Kitchen
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Time to cut loose.
I'm keeping a lobster in my purse from now on-- for dating purposes.
