A Clambake for Christmas – Make Your Holiday Season Delightful
Clambakes have widely existed for a hundred years now. Originally introduced by the Native Americans in the New England area, they are now known as New England clambakes. With the Christmas season approaching, it’s a great time to plan a clambake with close friends and family for Christmas dinner.
Originally, clambakes were prepared in a pit wherein a layer of stones are placed on the bottom of it. And on top of these very hot stones, a layer of potatoes, live lobster, clams, and corn husks were laid with fresh seaweed separating the layers.
In order to cook the fresh vegetables and seafood, Native American natives would have a huge fire above the stones and when the fire was reduced to hot ash, they would then start placing the seafood on top of these stones.
There are actually a lot of places where you can order fresh seafood and shellfish. A clambake may come in two different kinds, the standard and the super deluxe clambake. Both of these kinds have clam chowder, lobster bisque, and some supplies needed for the clambake preparation. With the super deluxe kind, you get more fresh seafood with shrimp and mussels.
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.
Another good thing about clambakes is that they are very nutritious and healthy as they include seafood and vegetables. No wonder, they are a good idea for a Christmas party as they offer guests a different kind of enjoyment, entirely new from the typical gatherings which usually features not-so-healthy foods.
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.
