Lighthouse Watch Summer Al fresco Tablesetting

Lobster Rolls and Potato Salad on table covered with red and white checked tablecloth
Lighthouse Watch Tablesetting

When you live on an Island and are never far from water and fine beaches, it’s not hard to find tablesetting inspiration. Red and white is the color scheme for this Lighthouse Watch al fresco tablesetting which features lobster rolls and potato salad on the menu. Continue reading Lighthouse Watch Summer Al fresco Tablesetting

Classic Cherry Clafoutis For Two

Individual Cherry Clafoutis for Tea Time
Cherry Clafoutis Baked in Individual Au Gratin Dishes

A classic dessert with French origins, Cherry Clafoutis (pronounced “kla-foo-tee“) is remarkably simple to make with the most basic of ingredients. If you can mix together the batter for pancakes or crepes and pour it over cherries in a baking dish, you can make this dessert! Continue reading Classic Cherry Clafoutis For Two

PEI Lobster Rolls and Potato Salad

Plate of PEI Lobster Roll, Potato Salad, and Green Salad
PEI Lobster Roll and Potato Salad

I am often asked for my recipe for lobster rolls and, I have to say, mine is fairly basic. I don’t mess with a good thing by adding any wonky or unusual ingredients. I want the lobster to be the star and nothing to interfere with it.  I go with the basics – lobster meat, celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salad dressing or mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. Sometimes, I will add a finely chopped green onion to the filling but that’s about it.

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