Clambakes were first introduced by Native Americans a few hundred years ago. Today, they are known as New England Clambakes, since they were first introduced in the New England region. Spring is a great time to have a clambake, so celebrate with your loved ones today.
The first clambakes were made in a pit. The pit was dug and filled partially with a layer of stones. Then it was layered with clams, potatoes, lobsters, and corn husks on top of hot stones with fresh seaweed separating the layers. Native Americans would make a fire in the pit to be able to cook the fresh seafood and veggies. When the fire is reduced to only hot ash and embers, they’d put the seafood on some very hot stones.
You can find many places to order your fresh shellfish for a healthy and fun clam bake. Clambake orders generally come in two different verities, the standard clambake and the super deluxe clambake. Both normally contain lobster, clam, chowder, and supplies you will need to prepare and serve your clambake. Mussels, shrimp, or other fresh shellfish are added for the super deluxe clambake.
Subject to the number of people attending, folks opting to hold a genuine clambake generally have a "standard clambake." Having extra shellfish gives the party a wider appeal, and increases the odds of people going home with full bellies. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of everyone at the clambake having a good time.
Contemporary clambakes aren’t usually done by cooking the food using historical baking methods. Nowadays people use a grill, stove or fire pit, so the ease of cleaning is an added incentive for hosting a clambake. Clambakes are perfect for picnics, patio parties, campground festivities and other outdoor occasions.
In addition to being fun, a clambake is a very healthy way to celebrate. Fresh food tends to be better for you than processed food, as a rule of thumb. Seafood in particular has several health benefits, especially fresh seafood. What better way, then, to have a great and healthy time than a clambake?
Clambakes are a unique and healthy alternative to many fast foods. This spring, why not think about throwing a classic American clambake for your family and friends? You can invite friends to have an adventure in your own backyard. Your guests are sure to be intrigued, and conversations will be lively.