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Fisherman Friday; Captain ‘Junior’ Bray
Lawrence Bray Jr, colloquially known as ‘Junior’ has lived in Stonington all his life and fishing has been a part of it since the beginning. “I used to sail a small boat here in the cove, and make believe I was lobstering” reflected Junior. As a youngster, he would[...]
Fisherman Friday; Captain Matt Perez
For our first Fisherman Friday blog of the new year, we are featuring a captain who was the first to become a commercial fisherman in his family, Matt Perez. Matt got his student license at age 12 and started hand-hauling his 150 traps out of Sylvester’s Cove via a[...]
Maine Lobster Dip Recipe
Tis the season of chips and dips. This New Year’s Eve, make lobster dip that will keep people talking about it well into 2018! This Maine Lobster Dip can be made from the meat picked from whole live Maine lobster OR from our frozen lobster tails (approximately four 4/5oz[...]
Fisherman Friday; Captain Darryl Knowlton
This month, we ventured out across the causeway to the Sunshine side of Deer Isle to cover Captain Darryl Knowlton! After fishing for 63 years, we figured he’d have a few things to share, and we were right! At age 13, for $3, Darryl bought his lobster license. He[...]
Tempura Fried Maine Lobster Tails
Popularized by Japanese cuisine, tempura originated in Portugal. Commonly used for frying seafood, we couldn’t resist experimenting with our Maine lobster tails! Consider the delicious nature of tempura fried shrimp or prawns, then expand your mind and replace the crustacean with lobster tails. Yes, folks, this is a break away[...]
Benefits of Composting with Lobster Shells
To achieve great compost, a true balance is always the goal! Balancing the level of moisture in a compost pile will help it break down properly and quickly, while balancing the content will produce the richest, healthiest compost for your lawn, garden or flower beds! Achieving the proper moisture[...]
Fisherman Friday; Captain Ronald Shepard
Colloquially known as ‘Ronnie,’ he is among one of the first boats to sell to Greenhead Lobster back in the mid-90s. But Ronnie's fishing history goes back well before Greenhead Lobster was in existence! At eight years old, he’d bait bags for local lobsterman, Johnny Haskell for $1 a[...]
Meet Captain David Tarr
From a young age, David felt drawn to the sea. The majority of his childhood artwork depicted boats or the shore, and by eight years of age, he could be found out on the flats clamming or headed out scalloping with his father, Roland. By age 10, David would[...]
Thai Curry with Grilled Greenhead Lobster Tails Recipe
While perfect for any time of the year, this lobster recipe really highlights this beautiful seasonal shift between summer and fall. The taste from the grilled Maine lobster tails rushes back memories of warm evenings and backyard BBQs, while the curry spice provides a warmth preparing us for cooler[...]