A Clambake for Christmas - Make Your Holiday Season Delightful

By: Sherry Shantel

For over a hundred years now, clambakes have made outdoor parties more fun and enjoyable, thanks to the Native Americans who introduced it. They are more popularly known as New England clambakes. And, with the holiday season about to arrive, this great idea for an outdoors party with friends and loved ones would surely make it more exciting.

The pit was where the first original clambakes were cooked. This pit was dug and on the bottom, a layer of stones was laid. On top of these hot stones, a layer of clams, potatoes, live lobster, and corn husks were placed with fresh seaweed which separates the layers.

The Native Americans would build a huge fire in the pit in order to cook the seafood and fresh vegetables. They would later place the seafood on top of the hot stones when the fire has been reduced to hot ash and embers.

You can find many places to order your fresh shellfish for a healthy and enjoyable clam bake. Clambake orders generally come in two different varieties, the standard clambake and the super deluxe clambake. Both normally contain lobster bisque, clam chowder, and supplies you will need to prepare and serve your clambake. Shrimp, mussels, or other fresh seafood are added for the super deluxe clambake.

For larger gatherings, the super deluxe clambake for Christmas is the more popular option. Since this type of clambake includes more types of seafood, more guests will be able to find something they like to eat. In addition, you're much less likely to run out of food, even with many people.

Modern cooking methods have replaced the old fashion preparation of the clambake. Now, clambakes are cooked on the stove, or on the grill. If you have a fire pit, you can cook your clambake there. Clambakes are a wonderful way to throw an outdoor party, and are more fun while camping. As an added bonus, outside cooking means minimal clean up.

A clambake meal is also very nutritious and healthy as it not only contains low-calorie seafood but fat-free vegetables as well. This would surely make your guests clamoring for more as it is considered a better alternative to the not-so-healthy foods that party throwers often offer.

Talk about a real conversation starter - consider hosting a classic clambake for Christmas during the outdoor party season. The healthier clambake is in fact, superior to junk food or take-out and is definitely more interesting.

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A wonderful meal that takes advantage of jumbo lobster is full of flavor and excitement. You can enjoy sea-food at a specialty shop or restaurant. You can also purchase seafood from Quality Fresh Seafood.

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