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.
Clambakes were initially prepared in a pit dug in the dirt. Native Americans originally made a huge fire in the pit to cook the assorted seafood and vegetables. Stones were positioned at the bottom of the pit to absorb the heat. Layers of corn husks were placed on top of the stones. When the fire was finally reduced to burning ash and embers, they would then put the fresh seafood and vegetables on the very hot stones, separating the layers with fresh seaweed.
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.
People who want a true clambake will often, if the gathering is large enough, choose to have a super deluxe clambake. This has added shellfish, which appeals to a more diverse group of guests, and feeds more people. This way every guest can enjoy some aspect of the clambake.
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.
Since fresh food is inherently healthier than processed food a clambake is going to provide a healthy atmosphere for you and your party. In addition since seafood & shellfish are also very healthy, it adds to the benefit of it being fresh. So not only are clambakes full of fun and a great atmosphere, but they are also healthy for us.
A healthy alternative that would be good for friends or family in spring are Classic American Clambakes. One should know that the idea behind clambake is positive to intrigue many guests and will be the beginning of many new conversations in the midst of a party.
