Archive for the 'Food' Category

Cooking and…Eating Lobsters

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Go to a restaurant, get their menu, and you will surely see that one the most expensive dish they have are lobsters. The most popular lobsters are the Maine Lobsters. Experience fine dining at the convenience of your homes by having premium quality Live Main lobsters from Gorton’s Fresh Seafood.

Lobsters are low in fat and a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It is rich in Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Selenium.

Maine Lobsters are normally greenish brown or black, they can also be blue, yellow, red or white. The color of the lobster has no effect on the flavor or texture. The claws should not be hanging limply and the tails should never curl underneath its body. The black marks or holes in the lobster’s shell are results of wear and tear. These marks inidcate an older lobster that has not recently shed its shell. However, these marks are not harmful.

You can also go gourmet cooking and eating with igourmet’s jambon de paris or rastellli strip loin. Then, end the meal with delectable brownies from Mrs. Fields or a bottle of wine from the Wine Messenger.

Shrimp Recipes

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Shrimp Recipes are deliciously clean and crisp tasting. The shrimp is a tasty seafood rich in nutrients and can serve as an alternative to meat. It is also low in calories and saturated fat. A serving of shrimp provides 23.7 grams of protein, just 112 calories, and less than one gram of fat. It is also a good source of Vitamins D and B12. Shrimp is also a good source of selenium that helps prevent cancer.

Shrimps can be served hot or cold. Because it is already tasty, you can just add a bit of salt or some seasoning and you already have a Shrimp Recipe that can satisfy your palate.