Fresher the Better
The main thing to know about lobsters is – the fresher the better! Ideally you should pluck them straight from the ocean and have them on the table within the hour. Lobster lovers rejoice! If you crave juicy, sweet Maine lobster, but don’t want to go through handling live crustaceans, buy lobster tails from LobsterAnwhere. The frozen lobster tails are 100% natural – no additives – just pure lobster meat, which can be stored as fresh as the day it was caught – up to six months. But what lobster tails are the best?

Types of Lobster
For the most part there are two main types of lobster, cold water and warm water. First up is the warm water lobster, which is commonly caught off the coast of Asia, the Caribbean, Florida, California and the Mediterranean. Warm water lobsters have a fishier taste, often with a softer mushier texture, which means they are often difficult to handle. Cold water lobster is commonly caught off the coast of New Zealand, south Africa, Australia, and of course Maine. These lobsters are firmer sweeter and more succulent, with whiter meat. They are transported frozen to many warm water areas because you just can’t compete with the taste. Don’t compromise – always pick cold water Maine lobster. You’ll never be disappointed.

Order Lobster Tails
Frozen lobster tails can be bought in a variety of sizes, from the Jumbo, Extra-Jumbo all the up to our Colossal, which weighs in at about 16-20oz. There is no difference in quality, it all depends on what size party you intend to cook for, or how hungry for lobster you are.

Fresh-Shucked lobster tails are a lifesaver if you aren’t too keen on cracking your own lobster tails. These tasty morsels are ready shucked, and can be quickly prepared.

Barbecue Lobster tails are heaving with lobster meat – these come ready spilt and cleaned and make barbequing lobsters a synch. Never has lobster been easier to eat.

Baked Stuffed Lobster. You know just writing those words makes me hungry. Handmade these deluxe packages include a 5oz lobster tail filled with a lobster stuffing – that’s lobster meat, walnuts, parmesan cheese and drizzled with lemon butter.

Lobster never tasted so good. And to top all this off – these are available to order right now, with next day delivery. So prepare for that dinner party occasion with the best lobster possible – or even better – just having a lobster dinner can be an occasion in itself.

How to Cook Lobster Tails
After taking your frozen lobster tails out of the freezer it is best to defrost them before getting started. This is done by placing them in a bowl of cold water in the fridge over night. For a simple boil cook, place them in boiling water – ensuring that the whole tail is covered – and then wait until the meat is bright white and shells turn red or orange. Crack open the lobster by piercing the underside with a sharp knife or crack with lobster-crackers. Then, gently pull apart the lobster. Alternatively you could crack the lobster first and then bake or grill the meat with butter and spices.

That Perfect Lobster Accompaniments
I feel I am rather a minimalist when it comes to my lobster – but no lobster is complete without a drawn butter sauce for dipping. Served warm there is no hassle to this recipe, merely melt the butter in a warm pan and pour into a dipping bowl. Alternatively, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley for a lemon-butter. Or gently fry chopped garlic in butter for a garlic-butter. You can choose to strain the garlic away for a lighter taste or keep them mixed in – either way is delicious.

You don’t have to travel to Bar Harbor, Maine to enjoy fresh lobster or to Cape Cod, Massachusetts  to host a clambake. LobsterAnywhere brings the lobster party to you. Since 1999 it has been shipping live Maine lobsters, New England clam chowder, succulent lobster tails, across the country, along with easy cooking instructions that can transform anyone into an instant five-star chef.

Maine lobster has a very distinct flavor that is simply hard to beat, and is world renowned for its large claws which are just bursting with delicious white meat. While soft shell lobsters tend to not travel well, the hard shelled Maine lobster can be shipped across the country with good success.That means that people from all over the USA can get to savor the delicious seafood treat at their local eatery, but why depend on them to get your fix?

While most people are happy to pay exorbitant prices for Maine lobster at their favorite restaurant, which isn’t really surprising given the quality of the meat, they are actually missing out on a way to pay a lot less and still enjoy the best tasting lobster in the world. Thanks to the internet, there are now numerous companies that take those big beauties straight from the traps and ship them to your front door, all at a fraction of the cost of what you’d expect to see on a restaurant menu.

Perhaps the best of those websites is run by a company called LobsterAnywhere.com, who, for more than a decade, has supplied some of the biggest, juiciest Maine lobsters to satisfied customers all over the country. That means that you can get your hands on a fantastic meal anytime you feel the urge for great seafood, but what do you do if you want to make the experience last for more than one night? LobsterAnywhere has you covered there too, by providing the lobster meat that you love, served in a fantastic lobster pie.

The Lobster Pies are made in Maine and contain huge chunks of that sweet tasting Maine lobster, creamy butter, a unique lobster sherry cream sauce, all of which is topped with Ritz cracker crumbs to make one delicious tasting pie. Each pie is a whopping 12oz, with almost half of that weight made up of lobster meat, and are perfect for a single serving. They are shipped fresh-frozen, and all that is required is a quick defrost and a pop in the oven, which will give off a cooking scent that will leave you drooling.

Only the finest chunks of Maine lobster meat are used in the pies, so that means that quantities may be very limited. Your best bet is to load up on as many as you can, so that you never have to worry about being disappointed come ordering time. Lobster pies are a great way to get your taste of Maine lobster without ever having to leave your home, or pay through the nose at your local restaurant, so get your claws on some now. Take a peak at these Maine made lobster pies here.

At Lobsteranywhere.com, romantic lobster dinners are one of our specialties. We also suggest giving gift certificates and allowing family or friends of the wedding party to decide for themselves by choosing the elegant gourmet seafood package they prefer. Make the gift giving a breeze by selecting gourmet gifts from seafood lobster gift packages that include free overnight delivery and a “How to Cook Lobster” manual.

At LobsterAnywhere.com, seafood gift certificates are available in dollar amount denominations, or as a seafood dinner package. Purchase a gift certificate for any amount and allow the recipient to select the seafood they love from our vast online menu. LobsterAnywhere.com offers over a dozen special lobster dinner gifts. Here are some favorites seafood dinners:
• Rockport Romance for Two
A romantic dinner for two with 1 1/2 pound live Maine lobsters, award-winning New England clam chowder, and Harbor Sweets handmade chocolates.

• Sweetheart Cove for Two
Surprise your loved one with our hard-to-find jumbo cold water Lobster Tails. Begin the meal with New England clam chowder and complete it with a dessert of heart-shaped chocolate truffles.
• Back Bay Surf & Turf
Filet Mignon and Lobster Tails may be opposites, but they are a perfect pair. Begin the feast with our award-winning New England clam chowder.

Each lobster dinner certificate includes a full color photo and description of the dinner. The recipient can redeem a certificate online or by calling our 888.85.Maine anytime, day or night. Lobster gifts aren’t just for the beach or summer weather, they are appropriate for a wedding event at all times of year.

A review of web sites that relate to lobster and love leads us to believe that there is appeal in the image of a New England seacoast wedding. At loveandlobster.com, the company encourages couples to celebrate in their natural surroundings by the sea with fresh lobster that has been caught nearby. Thepreppywedding.blogspot.com holds a discussion about preppy weddings with a lobster theme that fits right in with New England style.

In addition to the wedding party, there may be out of town family or friends who are traveling to the wedding and would appreciate a lobster package gift upon arrival. Or, just after the wedding (when the bride and groom have the munchies), send a lobster package to their hotel room with some chocolates.

Don’t forget wedding anniversaries. Nothing says “I love you” better than a special anniversary dinner for two. The most romantic dinner doesn’t have to be a dinner out, but can be enjoyed at home. Going out for a special anniversary diner is fun, but a crowded restaurant does not compare to a cozy dinner for two in your own surroundings, and there is no need to make reservations. Just provide the candlelight and music, and LobsterAnywhere.com delivers a menu of delectable seafood right to your door.

Take a moment to review some testimonials:

“I ordered the lobster tails, scallops and clams for our eighth anniversary. My husband has never eaten seafood from the East Coast, and was totally impressed with your company, from the delivery to the food. Thanks for being my East Coast connection.” Miriam

“I am writing to thank you for the outstanding quality of your both your lobsters and filet mignon. My father reports that the lobsters danced out of the box and were well over the advertised 1.5 lb. and the filet mignon was so extraordinary that he would love to know which supplier you use. The package had a lovely presentation complete with checkered red and white cloth napkins, lobster crackers, seafood forks, plastic bibs, etc., etc. Though not a part of the package, the owner even added two whoopee pies for dessert given the special occasion that was being celebrated. The attention to detail was refreshing and the dining experience incomparable. Thank you, on behalf of my parents, who insisted I tell you how pleased they were with their gift.” Best wishes, Valerie

LobsterAnywhere.com has been shipping New England’s finest live lobster, award winning chowder and gourmet seafood since 1999 to discerning customers across the United States. It’s lobster season all year long at LobsterAnywhere.com, and we ship lobster directly from Maine. The company is known for lobster by the pound, frozen lobster tails, New England clam chowder and gourmet seafood. Try a lobster gift or a certificate when planning your wedding or anniversary and be prepared to receive an appreciative thank you from your family and friends.

Please let us know about your lobster wedding or anniversary gift experience by sending us a comment at LobsterAnywhere.com.

Lobster fishing is most active in the Gulf of Maine, Bay of Fundy, Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence and coastal Nova Scotia. In Canada, typically the lobster season peaks twice a year, once in the spring (April-June) and another in December. Each area is subject to its own season, ranging from eight weeks to eight months in length. Canada accounts for more than 60% of lobsters landings in North American and provides more than half of the world’s supply of Lobster.

Summer is synonymous with lobster. Some of the highest lobster landings are in the summer months. Lobsterman work around the clock to meet the demand of the tourists on the coast. You’ll find more lobsters in the summer since they migrate in shore to warmer waters, many shedding their shells. After lobsters molt they need to feed. And hungry, active lobsters are easier to trap! Much of the product between July and late September is characterized by a soft-shell. These soft-shell lobsters are not as strong and are more difficult to transport live. What’s more soft-shell lobsters have less meat per pound than hard-shell lobsters. You’ll see a couple price levels in the summer; a cheap price for soft-shell lobsters, and higher prices for the limited hard-shell lobsters.

From mid September to late November lobster fishing is in full swing. The haul is great, especially for hard-shell lobsters. Much of the lobster inventory will be used to meet the demand for Christmas dinners and New Years celebrations. A bulk of the hard-shell lobsters are shipped overseas to Europe and Asia where they fetch top dollar. In anticipation of seasonal changes and when harvest exceeds demand, the excess is stored, or pounded to be made available when the catch is slower.

Lobsters are less active as water temperature drops. When water temperature are very cold (January through March), there is not too much lobster fishing going on. Cold weather, wind and rough seas make lobstering difficult. There are a few brave souls braving the elements. The quality of lobsters picks up again in May and June, just before molting, when the lobsters have more meat.

The Best Months of Year to Buy Lobster

January, February and March
Lobsters are scarce and the prices are at their highest. During the winter months lobsters move further offshore, requiring lobster boats to travel greater distances, and the harsh weather makes it more difficult for fishermen to work.

April, May & June
Prices will peak in early spring, but as the weather warms, lobster fishing picks up and prices drop in May and June. May is typically one of the best month of the year to buy live lobsters. The supplies are very good as the demand from summer resorts has yet to kick in. The lobsters are generally at their firmest and meatiest after the cold weather months.

July, August and September
New shell lobster are usually harvested from late summer to early fall. Native soft shells are plentiful and cheap; hard shells are less abundant and prices are higher. Heavy demand gradually drives prices up in August. Prices on hard shells begin to drop in September. Demand also drops more when back-to-school shopping hits.

October, November, December
Next to late spring, fall is one of the best times of year to buy good, hard-shell lobsters. After Labor Day all the tourists have gone home and the lobster landings are at their highest. Lobster prices stay reasonable, rising a bit at Christmas time. The price heads up again sharply as winter weather sets in.

Catching Maine Lobster Online
Good quality lobsters are available year round from LobsterAnywhere.com. Our live lobsters come from the cold north Atlantic waters of Maine & Canada, and are packed with sweet, white meat from claw to tail. And it’s the very best of these live lobsters we ship to you. When you buy lobster from Lobsteranywhere.com, you’re getting fresh lobsters, always hard-shell lobsters. LobsterAnywhere has built their reputation by shipping only premium hard-shell Maine lobsters.

References
1. http://www.tastelobster.ca/eng_home.php
2. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
3. http://www.maine.gov/dmr/rm/lobster/
4.http://www.lobsterfrommaine.com/
5. White, Jasper Lobster At Home. Simon and Schuster, 1998 New York

What are your favorite lobster movie moments? The Lobster Man from Mars (1989), with Patrick McNee, is a movie about a young film student trying to sell his monster film to a producer who goes under, and as a result, the student takes the producer’s place. The monster in the movie is a huge lobster with claws – very slimy and ugly. See and hear the movie the trailer above: “Meet the crabby crustacean from a far away world who has clawed his way to the top of Tinsel Town.” But, is this movie really so dated when we are paying to see current blockbuster movies like Cowboys and Aliens (2011) today? In the movie, Starship Troopers (1997), monsters resembling huge lobsters readily attack the military. Nantucket is overrun by lobsters in One Crazy Summer (1986), and they become targets for a neighborhood shooting practice.  In Leonard, Part 6 (1987), Bill Cosby, who plays a secret agent, is attacked by lobsters.

And there are many more movies to enjoy with your lobster dinner. In Miracle Mile, 1988, the lead actors buy two lobsters and set free instead of eating them, and wish to free all the lobsters in the tank. But, the plot is actually a story about the start of a nuclear war. In A Lobster Tale, 2006 a man catching lobsters also nets a strange seaweed moss with healing powers that becomes associated with the lobster.

There are other themes that go with dinner. Jennifer Beals eats lobster suggestively in a scene from Flashdance (1983), and in the Naked Gun 2 ½ (1992), with Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley, the stars enjoy a hilarious lobster dinner. Then there is Summer Rental (1985) with John Candy, who is overweight and loves to eat, but can’t afford lobster, which was considered a real luxury when this film was made. Do you remember Darryl Hannah in Splash (1984), who is a mermaid, but eats lobster at the dinner table with Tom Hanks?

We may be dating ourselves, but who can forget Diane Keaton and Woody Allen’s reaction in Annie Hall (1977) when the actors attempt to boil a live lobster and Annie waves it at her boyfriend before it is dropped in the pot. Boiling lobster makes some people squeamish and there are all those tales about lobsters screaming as they are cooked.

In the 2009 movie, Julia and Julia, blogger Julie Powell attempts a lobster recipe, as part of her challenge to cook all the recipes Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I, in a period of 365 days.

Has anyone seen Brooklyn Lobster, 2005, with Danny Aiello and Jane Curtin? It is a story about a man who owns a lobsters business and goes bankrupt. The lobster business and associated shop are the star actor’s identity. Frank Giorgio takes a loan to open up a restaurant to further expand his lobster business. His son returns home with his girlfriend to help his father run the business and capture lobsters. When the business fails, Frank loses his house and his wife separates from him. It is a touching story about a lobster farm and how the loss of the business affects the family’s finances and relationships.

On a lighter note, and not really considered a movie, what do you get when you take the finest food stuffed with your second finest food?

Or how about a nice cold beer with your lobster dinner? In this Budweiser Super Bowl commercial, a lobster takes a diner’s Budweiser hostage!

Who needs lobster crackers when you have big, strong “man hands”? Jerry Sienfeld’s dinner date demonstrates her cracking technique by ripping open a cooked lobster with her bare hands. See her handy work here.

If you decide to opt for lobster dinner and a movie, order it online and save time. LobsterAnywhere.com delivers to your door and all you need is the movie. And, please don’t forget to send us a note about your favorite lobster movies or moments.

Trying to escape, the man threw his pork loin at an employee and fell down in the store as officers arrived. Police Chief Wayne Payne, stated: “In all my years in law enforcement, I’ve seen people shoplift steaks and all kinds of items, but never live lobster. It’s a good thing the rubber bands didn’t break.” The proof was in his pants.The thief was arrested and charged with shoplifting.

If your looking for a real steal on live lobsters, lobster tails or even a special surf and turf gift, there no need to risk your manhood. Have a lobster dinner delivered direct to your doorstep courtesy of online seafood purveyor LobsterAnywhere.com.

Save $10 off your first lobster delivery! Just enter code RedHanded in the coupon box at online checkout.

Ingredients
4 Tablespoons Of Butter, Softened
2 Tablespoons Of Grated Lemon Zest
1 Tablespoon Of Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Of Fresh Chopped Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Of Cayenne Pepper
2 1 1/4 lb. Maine Cooked Lobsters
2 Tablespoon Oil

Cooking Method
Beat the butter, lemon zest and juice, parsley, and cayenne pepper until blended. Split the lobsters in half, remove intestines and stomach. Brush shells and meat with oil. Broil until heated, turning at least once. Dot meat with the lemon butter, and serve.

For some lobster lovers, the tail meat is the best part of the lobster, but others really enjoy pulling the meat out of the claws and savoring the legs. If you are hungry and can’t wait, there is substantially more meat in the tail and it is easier to push out with a fork. Customers may favor the claws for the sweeter and tender meat, and there are two to devour. Perhaps you eat other parts of the lobster that others never taste: the body, legs, or tail flipper. The tail and claws are easy to eat, but don’t forget the knuckle meat within the shell between the claw and the body of the lobster.

When lobsters flap their tails and move around in the water, the twisting movements tend to make the tail meat more fibrous than the claw. The claw muscles, which are used less, are softer. The crusher claw, the larger of the two, which a lobster uses for crushing, is tougher than the pincher claw that pulls underwater prey apart. Since claws can be puny in terms of meat, most people rely on the tail meat to satisfy their appetites. Others enjoy the inside body of the lobster: the vein, intestine, roe (or eggs). If you do consume these parts, it is recommended to wash them out.

Taking a lobster apart before eating is an art. It involves protecting your clothing with a lobster bib and napkins, and taking the time to crack the lobster open, and remove the meat from the tail, claws, and legs. This whole process can be messy, and it may leave you behind others dining with you who are not so brave. You may have to adjust to the idea of finishing last, so here are some helpful tips on how to eat a lobster:

With nutcracker, small fork or picks on hand,

• Attack the claws first: Separate the claws from the knuckles, then crack the knuckles in half with a nutcracker and remove the meat with a fork.

• Pull off the legs: Twist them and roll out the meat (with a fork or another tool).

• Crack open the Tail: Bend the tail backwards to crack off the end of shell and twist the tail fins and pull them off. Use your fingers or a fork to push the tail meat out of shell.

• Use the extras sparingly: If you enjoy the green liver, or tomalley, from the body (unappealing to some people), mix it with lemon juice or butter to make a spread for bread or crackers. It is not highly recommended to consume it regularly, as it may contain some contaminants.

Tip:  If you are at home, use a rolling pin to push the meat out of the legs.

Eating lobster with lemon juice or melted butter is the usual way to enjoy a meal. There are many recipes that can be added to a lobster dinner, and we recommend that you browse through some on the LobsterAnywhere.com site for ideas.

Or, you may just wish to order lobster tails and save the trouble. Large lobster tails are sold by weight comparable to 2-6 pound lobsters and may be ordered either fresh or frozen, or out of the shell from LobsterAnywhere.com. Even easier, LobsterAnywhere offers lobster claws pre-cooked and ready to enjoy.,

What’s your favorite part of the lobster? Send us your comments – we would love to hear from you.

Photo by Rachel Bowden

Summer is here and taffy making is in full stretch!  For many of us, taffy is associated with childhood memories of going to the sea shore with family and of parents buying their children taffy.  Salt water taffy reminds us of the beach and salt air and the colors of summer. If you have been to Atlantic City, or visit New England coastal towns where taffy originated, you can appreciate the handmade methods of making salt water taffy and the selection of dozens of different flavors. Taffy is still wrapped using a simple method:  a wrapper with a twist of paper on each end opens easily to allow you to savor the taffy like a chocolate. What’s your favorite? Taffy is produced in flavors that are appealing:  Watermelon, Raspberry, Peach, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Black Licorice, Neapolitan, Orange, Vanilla, Peppermint, Pear, Strawberry, Banana, and Bubble Gum, to name a few. At LobsterAnywhere.com, we ship James and Havens Candies taffy with Maine lobster dinner packages.

The legend behind the origin of taffy is that it acquired its salt water taste from mistakenly being soaked in sea water. In actuality, saltwater has nothing to do with the recipe. Taffy is made of sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, butter, salt and water. So, the old story is up for debate, along with a notion that taffy can be made that does not stick to teeth. The history of taffy making is fascinating. In the past, taffy was a souvenir of visiting Atlantic City in the summer, and that’s where it all started in the 1880s. Taffy was a seaside treat cooked in copper kettles over coal fires. Pulling the taffy in strips several feet long is an art and became entertainment in the candy shop window when the taffy is rolled on a vintage machine and then cut and wrapped.

Fine quality ingredients and old recipes are used in both James and Havens Candies taffy. Havens Candies claims to be the best salt water taffy in Maine, and if you wish to view how beach ball taffy is made on a one hundred year old machine, watch the Havens Candies taffy making video on their web site. The World News Network also publishes a series of WN taffy videos where you can watch candy staff use a roller machine to pull and spin taffy. Taffy candy makers are known to operate machines 18 to 20 hours per day to keep up with the demand in high season. Refer to our list of  Taffy Shops below on the East Coast, West Coast, Central and Midwest locations to discover just how popular salt taffy is at beach side or lake vacation resorts.

LobsterAnywhere.com is in the lobster business, shipping live Maine lobster dinners and fresh seafood gifts, but we also add taffy to overnight delivery lobster orders. Taffy is a great addition to buying lobster online for its color and taste and is a fun surprise to a lobster dinner order. Ask us, at LobsterAnywhere.com to send some James or Havens Candies taffy with your lobster gift package and experience the taste and colors of summer from the best New England makers of taffy. If you don’t have room after a wonderful lobster dinner, you can always put a piece of taffy in your pocket and save it for later.

P.S. Don’t forget that National Taffy Day is May 23rd, around Memorial Day, when the most taffy is sold until Labor Day in the USA.

Tip: Taffy is low in fat and calories, but sticky. Keep fresh taffy in a warm climate of 75-80 degrees for about two weeks, or freeze it up to four months.

USA Taffy Shops

East Coast Taffy Shops

Angel Mints
Clearwater, FL, since 1919
Time after time people would say “this candy tastes heavenly” or “this recipe had to be divinely inspired”, so the candy maker decided to name his creation, Angel Mints®.

Cape Cod Salt Water Taffy
South Yarmouth, MA, since 1952
Affordable taffy! You can find nutritional information on the site and order your favorite taffy online from 31 flavors, or visit their store display on the Cape.

Berkeley Sweet Shop
Seaside Heights, NJ, since 1910
No visit to The Seaside Boardwalk would be complete without bringing home Berkeley Sweet Shops’ homemade Salt Water Taffy

Dolle’s Salt Water Taffy
Ocean City, MD, since 1910
In July and August, Dolle’s sells 80-90,000 pounds of taffy, which makes up half of their annual sales.

Pony Tails
Chincoteague Island, VA, since 1965
Pony Tails is a sweets superstore and gift shop on the Southeast coast, where you can buy cute toy ponies with your taffy.

Shriver’s
Ocean City, NJ, since 1898
Shriver’s is the oldest business on the boardwalk- produces chocolate covered sugar free salt water taffy.

The Goldenrod
York Beach, ME, since 1896
The Goldenrod turns out eight million pieces of Goldenrod taffy kisses per year and sells candy for a penny a piece in an authentic Victorian building.

Tuck’s Candies
Rockport, MA, since 1929
Tuck’s is in an old seashore village location that is popular with taffy lovers who enjoy free demonstrations of how taffy is made.

Zeno’s World Famous Taffy
Daytona Beach, FL, since 1948
Zeno’s produces taffy that melts in your mouth in 60 flavors, some of which is seasonal.

Forbes Candies
Virginia Beach, VA, since 1933
Chock Full of Sea Breeze and Sunshine.

West Coast Taffy Shops

Ainslee’s
Depoe Bay, OR, since 1947
Ainslee’s salt water taffy is located in a small town and sells about 1000 pounds of  chewy taffy each week (or twenty-six tons a year) and is known for its repeat customers.

Carousel Taffy
Morro Bay, CA
Carousel Taffy is home to the largest variety of Salt Water Taffy found on the Central Coast.

Bruce’s Candy Kitchen
Cannon Beach, OR, since 1963
Award-winning salt water taffy from a company that is preserving the tradition of hand making taffy.

Lloyds of Avalon Confectionary
Catalina Island, CA, since 1934
Join their candy community to take advantage of promotions.

Marini’s Candies
Santa Cruz, CA, since 1915
Marini’s is on the Beach Boardwalk main location where you can watch taffy being made, stretched, and wrapped in a Model K Kiss wrapper – a process that fascinates customers.

Read’s Homemade Candies
Lincoln City, OR, since 1974
Read’s makes taffy the old fashioned way with a roller machine from the 1940s and sells high quantities between Memorial Day and Labor Day that require long hours of production.

Central and Midwest Taffy Shops

Hammond’s Candies
Denver, CO, since 1920
A USA local company that is committed to providing quality jobs in the community for its products andservices and enriching the area by locating the industry throughout the state.

Patsy’s Original
Colorado Springs, CO, since 1903
Patsy’s handcrafted Salt Water Taffy is an old-time favorite. Sea, sand, ocean breezes and the boardwalk. Summer memories make their way into your thoughts every time you taste our smooth and creamy taffy.

Saykllys
Escanaba, MI, since 1906
A family business that is several generations old and originally started in the Midwest.

Sweet Candy Company
Salt Lake City, UT, since 1892
The Sweet Candy Company has a large factory and distribution center, where an amazing tour is offered that includes a demo of a taffy batch roller and how taffy is packaged using personal touches – very colorful!

Taffy Town
Salt Lake City, UT, since 1922
Taffy Town uses a whipped process for soft taffy and distributes taffy lite and 60 different flavors to a worldwide market.

Do you have a favorite taffy shop or candy maker we missed? Let us know!

Ingredients:
4 Lobster Tails from LobsterAnywhere!
Select 6-7 oz. lobster tails, 8-10 oz., 16-20 oz. tails
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Cut the bottom of the lobster tail shell with kitchen scissors, so they will lie flat. Put in shallow dish. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over tails. Marinate for at least two hours in the refrigerator, turning a few times. Broil tails, basting with marinade, for 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill your lobster tails.

To learn more about our lobster tails, see our article Lobster Tails for any Season and our video for how to cook lobsters on the grill. LobsterAnywhere ships hand-selected, hard-shell Maine lobsters tails right to your doorstep.