The idea of a seafood picnic clambake supposedly originated in New England – Northern coastal Native Americans steamed shellfish (clams, lobsters, mussels) over hot stones covered by seaweed, and this practice was later adopted by early settlers on the Atlantic Coast as a way to celebrate the abundance of the bountiful ocean. I’ve always admired this kind of gathering and…
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Tropical Birthday Party: Hawaiian-Inspired
One of the traditions in my family, since I was a child, is allowing the birthday girl or boy to choose their party theme and menu. So when my daughter had a milestone birthday this summer, right in the middle of COVID, she requested a tropical birthday party with a Hawaiian-inspired menu. Normally, it would have been a larger party,…
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Breakfast Board Ideas: Lox Platter
With cheese boards and grazing boards all over the internet these days, it’s a wonder that breakfast boards haven’t made their appearance until recently. And I, for one, couldn’t be more pleased. Brunch is such a fun meal to serve for friends and family, and any time I can pass around a board where everyone can choose what they want,…
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