Now when summer rolls around I have another goal - I count the times I have lobster!! So far this summer I've had lobster three times.
Robyn with a lobster by ilkerender, on Flickr
The first time, I bought a lobster at the supermarket - they steam it for you and all you have to do is take it home and enjoy!
Lobster Shack - Lunch by VirtualErn, on Flickr
The second time my friends and I picked up lobster rolls at a fish market and had them for lunch before a matinee performance of "Bye Bye Birdie." We got to the theater early so we able to buy "rush seats." The lobster rolls were delicious and the play was our dessert.
Clam Bake! by andrewyang, on Flickr
Recently I went on a day trip to York, Maine with a group of seniors. I had never been to York but what really appealed to me was they were featuring a lobsterbake at Foster's Downeast Clambake. You name it they had it. Clam chowder, steamed mussels and clams, lobster, corn on the cob, red potatoes and even an onion that they tell me - lets them know when the lobster is ready. Dessert was a blueberry cobbler which is a Maine specialty.
The flyer said a floor show would be included - Yes, they had a guy singing while we were eating, after a while he made an announcement that the expected band could not make it. SO, he asked for volunteers from the audience and gave each person a makeshift instrument.
You know what, i don't think the band ever shows up, it was corny but gave us lots of laughs.
Finally we did have a handsome young man sing, he had a great voice, told a few funny stories and rounded out the afternoon.
I was so bent on telling you about the number of times I've had lobster this season that I left out another very enjoyable part of the day.
When we arrived at the restaurant the staff was still setting up and could not seat us for a good half hour. We had to kill time so what better way was there but to take a ride around the area. What an opportunity that was!!
York Beach Roses by .RockNRepublic06., on Flickr
We got to see the beautiful beach, the lovely cottages, the hotels, motels, trailer parks and the small downtown.
I had a bonus that day, the beach that I love and my favorite summer meal!!