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A Clambake for Christmas - Make Your Holiday Season Delightful
By matthew lewis | September 10, 2008
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.
In order to cook the fresh seafood and vegetables, the Native Americans would make a large fire in the pit, on top of the stones. After the fire has been reduced to hot ash & embers, they would then put the seafood on the hot stones.
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.
Ideally, for bigger parties, the super deluxe clambake for Christmas is often preferred as you are much less likely to run out of food with this type. In addition, the clambake would include more different varieties of seafood and vegetables which guests would surely love.
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 is a great idea to consider for your Christmas party. Unprocessed fresh foods such as seafood and shellfish are especially healthy and nutritious. A clambake also offers your guests a festive party atmosphere. This makes for a very special alternative to the traditional, and usually less nutritious party foods a host often makes available to party guests.
So if you want to have a fun, unique, and healthy outdoor Christmas party, why don’t you consider hosting a traditional clambake for Christmas this holiday. Obviously, the clambake offers more benefits than the regular junk food and take-out meals.
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