Healthy, versatile and delicious, lobster is truly one of nature’s best gifts. It’s no wonder, then, that lobster is such a popular dish across America and the world. However, while lobster graces the menus of many restaurants, few people know everything there is to know about lobsters. Cape Porpoise Lobster is here to fix that…. Read more »
When you dig in to a plate of delicious lobster, the crustacean on your plate is a bright shade of red. However, lobsters in the wild look much different—they’re usually brown, green, dull blue or olive-gray. What causes the dramatic change? Science has the answer. It’s chemistry Lobsters have astaxanthin, a pigment that can absorb… Read more »
Not all lobster is created equal. Some enjoy swimming in the brisk, cold waters of Maine; others, meanwhile, will be found riding the warm waves of the Southern Hemisphere. However, the differences between warm-water and cold-water lobster include more than just where they live—it also includes their looks and tastes. Warm-Water Lobster Warm-water lobsters reside… Read more »
Lobster is considered a delicacy for many people. Recent studies have shown that there are a lot of healthy nutrients found in lobster! Here are some benefits of including lobster in your diet: If you’re lacking protein in your diet, lobster is a great option to keep on the dinner rotation since it’s packed with lean… Read more »
Once considered the “cockroaches of the sea”, these crustaceans have come a long way from their humble beginnings. During the 1700s lobsters were so plentiful that they used to wash ashore on Massachusetts beaches in piles up to 2 feet high. If you were to see a 2-foot-high pile of lobsters today I’m sure your… Read more »
If you’ve just ordered some fresh live Maine lobster from Cape Porpoise Lobster Co., we’d like to congratulate you on your excellent taste. However, you may be wondering: how the heck do I store this? Here are some handy tips for storing live lobster: Leave on the rubber bands that came wrapped around your lobster’s… Read more »
It’s one of the questions we get often: why do we have to boil lobsters alive? People love to eat fresh Maine lobster—but not everyone likes to see, or hear, the crustaceans be prepared for our consumption. But what if we told you that boiling is, in fact, the safest way to eat lobster for… Read more »
Picture this: It’s Friday night, and you’ve decided to have some friends over for dinner. You’re making lobster rolls—great choice! However, there’s just one hitch. You have no idea how many lobsters to buy! You don’t want anyone to leave hungry, but you also don’t want to leave delectable lobster untouched on anyone’s plate because… Read more »
There’s nothing more exciting than sitting down with family or friends for a delicious lobster feast. However, there’s also nothing worse than clearing your plate and still feeling hungry, or leaving untouched lobster meat on your plate because your eyes were bigger than your stomach. So how do you choose the right size to purchase?… Read more »
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