The Original Lobster Lover's Kit ― Everything Ya Need to Know to Host a True Down East Lobstah Bake

Host an authentic New England lobster bake in your home this summer! This kit has everything you need to entertain the lobster lovers in your life—from the recipes, diagrams and history to the crackers, bibs, place settings and more.

A lobster eater knows that no one just likes lobster. They LOVE lobster. The clawed creature is enjoyed all over the world, but people flock to New England to dabble in the luxury. Maine-based publisher Cider Mill Press has teamed up with local lobsterman and the Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. to bring lobster lovers the go-to, need-to-know, all-inclusive Official Maine Lobster Lover’s Kit. Inside you’ll find a fully illustrated book filled with information on everything there is to know about lobster—anatomy, history, how to cook it, how to eat it, how to entertain with it and dozens of recipes that cater to your liking. Also included are four sets of crackers, bibs, special placemats, picks, butter cups, cocktail napkins and a coupon from the Cape Porpoise Lobster Co, who will deliver lobster (dead or alive) right to your door. You’ll even find wonderful sidebars, profiles, colorful anecdotes, impressive photography and secret family recipes from Maine lobsterman themselves! Celebrate the summer like a Mainer with your family, friends, and favorite crustacean!

Mike Urban is an editor, writer, and book packager who specializes in travel, outdoor recreation, sports, food, and business/career books. He has been in book publishing for over thirty years, last serving as vice president and associate publisher of Globe Pequot Press, where he edited hundreds of travel guides and created a plethora of guidebook series. Urban lives in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, with his wife and four children.