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Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Recession? What recession? Pass the lobster, please.

The economy is in the crapper, we're all losing our jobs to the end of year budget slice-and-dice, and Christmas is going to be kind of depressing. You know that things are really bad when the price of lobster has dropped so much that it becomes recession-proof dining. Although, really, when you think about it, even at $10 a pound, it's cheaper to make lobster at home than go out for a mediocre burger at Applebee's, and at those prices, you can afford to get a little reckless with your ingredients and try something new. For instance, lobster bisque is the ultimate in luxury soups, but you can whip up a giant kettle of the stuff with the knock-off version of those Red Lobster cheese garlic biscuits and invite your friends over for a weeknight dinner party, all for under $20, and maybe save some of the lobster tail for a little lobster carbonara the next night.  According to sources, these prices are going to adjust as demand pops back up, so don't wait too long!

Seafood is low in calories and high in protein and heart-helping fats that keep you feeling full. Try these light, easy recipes.

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  • EAST COAST STUNNER's Avatar
    Posted by EAST COAST STUNNER Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:12am PST

    mmm lobster!!! I went to one store and it was 5.99 lb but another was still more than $10...not cheap...sorry! I am a lobster expert and supposedly in Maine they have lobsters for less that $5 a lb.

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  • Elaine's Avatar
    Posted by Elaine Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:08am PST

    Looking for lobster bargains is a great idea! I have some lobster bisque in my freezer that I

    purchased at Cosco and it really needs some help so I will hunt for some lobster to add to it.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  • Barbie's Avatar
    Posted by Barbie Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:25pm PST

    OH SNAP! So...I believe that will be a dish at my new years eve party! Yumm!

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  • klojkb's Avatar
    Posted by klojkb Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:45am PST

    I live in MA and live Maine lobster is about $4.99 a pound. Had some the other night. Great!!

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