With the first signs of spring evident in the budding trees, longer days, and warmer air, many of us begin planning summer vacations, trips to the beach, and looking forward to spending time outdoors.  These signs call to mind the start of bathing suit season, which can be daunting after a long, cold winter indoors, indulging in heavy foods and drink.

New England Lobster Canapes

Here’s one of my favorite appetizer ideas for lobster canape recipes made with Old London melba toast that we like to serve in New England.  Whether served on the terrace, Great Gatsby style, or poolside on your deck or patio, it’s magnificent in the summer, but can be served all year long too!

Lobster Canape

3 Tbl. butter
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
3 Tbl. dry sherry
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 c. cooked lobster meat or crab meat, finely chopped
48 1-1/2 inch to 2 in. rounds toasted bread, or Old London Melba Toast

1.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2.  Cream the butter and cheese together.  Stir in the egg yolk, sherry, cayenne and Worcestershire.  Add the lobster and mix well.
3.  Place a spoonful of the lobster mixture on each toast round.  Place on a baking sheet and bake 5 minutes.

Yield:  4 dozen

Adapted from The New York Times New England Heritage Cookbook

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Old London and received product samples and a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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As you can see, I’ve been Musing quite a bit about vacationing lately. Around this time last year, our family spent some delightful day-tripping time in Newport, Rhode Island, which is home to The National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame and Tennis Museum. There’s a terrific little restaurant on the grounds, and it’s fun to walk around and check out the history of tennis ~ you might even catch some players out on the lawn and watch their game while you eat some great fresh seafood!

When I was 17, I spent several weeks in England. I didn’t get to see Wimbledon, which is the most prestigious championship tennis court in the world. I love how the Brits call it “Lawn Tennis,” as it’s played on grass courts. Did you know that women have been allowed to play since 1884? Can you imagine what they wore at that time, which was right during the Victorian Era? We’ve come a long way baby with those cute little outfits the gals wear now!

There’s still time to grab some Wimbledon tickets!

If I can’t make Wimbledon, maybe you can. Each year New Haven, Connecticut hosts one of the major tennis tournments in the United States. It’s usually a big-draw for tourism, and our state can really use all the tourists we can get! Unfortunately, it also almost always rains that week.

Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies!

Old London Crab Meat Seafood Appetizer Lobster Canape Recipe is a post from: Moomettes Magnificents

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