MONKEY MUSINGS DAILY OPEN DISCUSSION #42 6/12/09 - 6/30/09

[Northern Rose]

I hope this is the right place to post this as I need some help.

I was at the midnight golf tourney last night and won a draw - two lobsters.  They gave me a certificate which I took to the store today and the man grabbed two lobsters from the tank, boiled them and then handed them to me.  WHAT THE HECK DO I DO WITH THEM NOW????  (I know eat them).  I have them in my fridge right now as I want to have them for dinner later tonight.  Can I put them back in boiling water to reheat them?  How does one dissect a full lobster?  I know there is a part by the head that you have to be careful of but where and how?  I really need some help on how to CSI and serve these things.

Thanks in advance.

This link has all the info you could ever want including pictures of how to eat the thing piece by piece.

http://www.gma.org/lobsters/eatingetc.html

Thanks!  This site says the green thing is the tamalley.  Is that edible or is that the part the ruins the taste of the meat?  Can I reheat them in boiling water before I serve them?

[Northern Rose]

I hope this is the right place to post this as I need some help.

I was at the midnight golf tourney last night and won a draw - two lobsters.  They gave me a certificate which I took to the store today and the man grabbed two lobsters from the tank, boiled them and then handed them to me.  WHAT THE HECK DO I DO WITH THEM NOW????  (I know eat them).  I have them in my fridge right now as I want to have them for dinner later tonight.  Can I put them back in boiling water to reheat them?  How does one dissect a full lobster?  I know there is a part by the head that you have to be careful of but where and how?  I really need some help on how to CSI and serve these things.

Thanks in advance.

whewwwwwwwww, I was almost afraid to come look at your post!  Been involved in too much sad advice situations lately.  I have no idea - don't like fishy stuff, but if the rubber bands are on still you can take them off now! LOL

LOL yup I think I will not serve the rubber bands!

[Northern Rose]

I hope this is the right place to post this as I need some help.

I was at the midnight golf tourney last night and won a draw - two lobsters.  They gave me a certificate which I took to the store today and the man grabbed two lobsters from the tank, boiled them and then handed them to me.  WHAT THE HECK DO I DO WITH THEM NOW????  (I know eat them).  I have them in my fridge right now as I want to have them for dinner later tonight.  Can I put them back in boiling water to reheat them?  How does one dissect a full lobster?  I know there is a part by the head that you have to be careful of but where and how?  I really need some help on how to CSI and serve these things.

Thanks in advance.

NO don't re-boil them!  steam them for a minuet.  make sure the water is boiling before you put them on to steam.  maybe 2 min max and better if you can put a lid on it (not you:)) the lobster.  as far as breaking them open you need some good sharp shears and a nut cracker.  if you haven't had much lobster i would suggest you stick with the tail, and the claws.  you can eat all of it but some of the parts are not so tasty.  you don't have to take it apart first, just eat the pieces you want.  Lucky You...good luck on your tasty dinner.

OK so I steam them in  a veggie steamer?  I filled face with Lobster when I was in Boston a few years ago on a conference and love them.  However those were stuffed and already prepared.  I should have asked them how they did it!

[N2WISHN]

DON'T EAT THAT PART......READ THIS

FDA: Don't Eat Maine Lobster Tomalley
Tomalley, the Soft Green Substance in the Lobster's Body Cavity, May Have Toxins

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080728/fda-dont-eat-maine-lobster-tomalley




And yes, just reheat the lobster in boiling water or steam it till its hot. Don't overcook or it will be tough. Hope this helps........

[BooMonkey]

DON'T EAT THAT PART......READ THIS

FDA: Don't Eat Maine Lobster Tomalley
Tomalley, the Soft Green Substance in the Lobster's Body Cavity, May Have Toxins

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080728/fda-dont-eat-maine-lobster-tomalley




And yes, just reheat the lobster in boiling water or steam it till its hot. Don't overcook or it will be tough. Hope this helps........

Ewww good thing I didn't. My friend was from New Hampshire and a self proclaimed lobsteress. She loved that stuff. Yuck!

[N2WISHN]

DON'T EAT THAT PART......READ THIS

FDA: Don't Eat Maine Lobster Tomalley
Tomalley, the Soft Green Substance in the Lobster's Body Cavity, May Have Toxins

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080728/fda-dont-eat-maine-lobster-tomalley




And yes, just reheat the lobster in boiling water or steam it till its hot. Don't overcook or it will be tough. Hope this helps........

Ewww good thing I didn't. My friend was from New Hampshire and a self proclaimed lobsteress. She loved that stuff. Yuck!

It seems like everything in our oceans is becoming toxic. So sad.

[Northern Rose]

DON'T EAT THAT PART......READ THIS

FDA: Don't Eat Maine Lobster Tomalley
Tomalley, the Soft Green Substance in the Lobster's Body Cavity, May Have Toxins

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080728/fda-dont-eat-maine-lobster-tomalley

According to the label on the tank these are Nova Scotia Lobster , but I did not ask to see their passports.  I agree, the ocean is really polluted so I think I will pass on the tomalley. 


And yes, just reheat the lobster in boiling water or steam it till its hot. Don't overcook or it will be tough. Hope this helps........

Ewww good thing I didn't. My friend was from New Hampshire and a self proclaimed lobsteress. She loved that stuff. Yuck!

It seems like everything in our oceans is becoming toxic. So sad.

[Northern Rose]

DON'T EAT THAT PART......READ THIS

FDA: Don't Eat Maine Lobster Tomalley
Tomalley, the Soft Green Substance in the Lobster's Body Cavity, May Have Toxins

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080728/fda-dont-eat-maine-lobster-tomalley


And yes, just reheat the lobster in boiling water or steam it till its hot. Don't overcook or it will be tough. Hope this helps........

Ewww good thing I didn't. My friend was from New Hampshire and a self proclaimed lobsteress. She loved that stuff. Yuck!

It seems like everything in our oceans is becoming toxic. So sad.

Wow did I mess up that post.  So sorry.  here it is

According to the label on the tank these are Nova Scotia Lobster , but I did not ask to see their passports.  I agree, the ocean is really polluted so I think I will pass on the tomalley.

[N2WISHN]

DON'T EAT THAT PART......READ THIS

FDA: Don't Eat Maine Lobster Tomalley
Tomalley, the Soft Green Substance in the Lobster's Body Cavity, May Have Toxins

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20080728/fda-dont-eat-maine-lobster-tomalley

According to the label on the tank these are Nova Scotia Lobster , but I did not ask to see their passports.  I agree, the ocean is really polluted so I think I will pass on the tomalley. 


And yes, just reheat the lobster in boiling water or steam it till its hot. Don't overcook or it will be tough. Hope this helps........

Ewww good thing I didn't. My friend was from New Hampshire and a self proclaimed lobsteress. She loved that stuff. Yuck!

It seems like everything in our oceans is becoming toxic. So sad.

I don't think I would eat this stuff even if it wasn't toxic. Yuk.

Tomalley (alternative spelling: "tomale"[citation needed]) or lobster paste is the soft, green substance found in the body cavity of lobsters, that fulfils the functions of both the liver and the pancreas. Tomalley corresponds to the hepatopancreas in other arthropods

[mamacrazy30]

I hope this is the right place to post this as I need some help.

I was at the midnight golf tourney last night and won a draw - two lobsters.  They gave me a certificate which I took to the store today and the man grabbed two lobsters from the tank, boiled them and then handed them to me.  WHAT THE HECK DO I DO WITH THEM NOW????  (I know eat them).  I have them in my fridge right now as I want to have them for dinner later tonight.  Can I put them back in boiling water to reheat them?  How does one dissect a full lobster?  I know there is a part by the head that you have to be careful of but where and how?  I really need some help on how to CSI and serve these things.

Thanks in advance.

NO don't re-boil them!  steam them for a minuet.  make sure the water is boiling before you put them on to steam.  maybe 2 min max and better if you can put a lid on it (not you:)) the lobster.  as far as breaking them open you need some good sharp shears and a nut cracker.  if you haven't had much lobster i would suggest you stick with the tail, and the claws.  you can eat all of it but some of the parts are not so tasty.  you don't have to take it apart first, just eat the pieces you want.  Lucky You...good luck on your tasty dinner.

OK so I steam them in  a veggie steamer?  I filled face with Lobster when I was in Boston a few years ago on a conference and love them.  However those were stuffed and already prepared.  I should have asked them how they did it!

if they can fit yeah...better if you have a large pot or dutch oven and a steamer basket.  if you have a metal collander of strainer that can fit in or on top if the pot that will work too.  if you don't have a lid or it won't fit make one out if foil.   

[Northern Rose]

Thank you everyone.  I am going to steam them for 2 mins.  Stick with the tail and big azz claws and get the tree saw and sledge hammer out!

Wish me luck.

[MuffyBee]

Thank you everyone.  I am going to steam them for 2 mins.  Stick with the tail and big azz claws and get the tree saw and sledge hammer out!

Wish me luck.

And maybe a pair of pliers for the claws?
A squeeze of lemon over the lobster meat, dip in melted butter...

[mamacrazy30]

Thank you everyone.  I am going to steam them for 2 mins.  Stick with the tail and big azz claws and get the tree saw and sledge hammer out!

Wish me luck.

And maybe a pair of pliers for the claws?
A squeeze of lemon over the lobster meat, dip in melted butter...

yummm!

[MuffyBee]

Thank you everyone.  I am going to steam them for 2 mins.  Stick with the tail and big azz claws and get the tree saw and sledge hammer out!

Wish me luck.

And maybe a pair of pliers for the claws?
A squeeze of lemon over the lobster meat, dip in melted butter...

yummm!

[Northern Rose]

Thank you everyone.  I am going to steam them for 2 mins.  Stick with the tail and big azz claws and get the tree saw and sledge hammer out!

Wish me luck.

And maybe a pair of pliers for the claws?
A squeeze of lemon over the lobster meat, dip in melted butter...

yummm!

Wanted to thank you guys for your advice on this.  I steamed them for 3 mins each (lost track of time) and they were perfect!  Fresh lemon wedges and drawn butter made it even better.  The big azz claws were challenging to get open but worth ever struggle!  Yum is right!  Itty bitty claws were really good as well!

[Fanny Mae]

Tomorrow my hubby is going to have a procedure at the hospital. Today is prep day, so I will be a little distracted. I will also be logging off early tonight, as we have to be at the hospital at 6AM!    I am definitely not a morning person, but a monkey has to do what a monkey has to do.   

If all goes well, we should be home about noon. As you all know how much of a ninny I am when it concerns hubby, it wouldn't hurt if you prayed a little for both of us. My son is taking off work to be with me so I won't be bouncing off the waiting room walls. 

Thank you all for letting me know how much you care about me and the other Sacred Monkeys. I should be back into my old monkey form by tomorrow afternoon.   

[no rose colored glasses]

Tomorrow my hubby is going to have a procedure at the hospital. Today is prep day, so I will be a little distracted. I will also be logging off early tonight, as we have to be at the hospital at 6AM!    I am definitely not a morning person, but a monkey has to do what a monkey has to do.   

If all goes well, we should be home about noon. As you all know how much of a ninny I am when it concerns hubby, it wouldn't hurt if you prayed a little for both of us. My son is taking off work to be with me so I won't be bouncing off the waiting room walls. 

Thank you all for letting me know how much you care about me and the other Sacred Monkeys. I should be back into my old monkey form by tomorrow afternoon.   

Of course I will, my thoughts and prayers. Did I read that he is having a colonoscopy? I've had several, and the prep for it, is so much worse then the procedure. They really need to come up with a better way of doing those. Hope all goes well tomorrow 

[Sassycat]

Tomorrow my hubby is going to have a procedure at the hospital. Today is prep day, so I will be a little distracted. I will also be logging off early tonight, as we have to be at the hospital at 6AM!    I am definitely not a morning person, but a monkey has to do what a monkey has to do.   

If all goes well, we should be home about noon. As you all know how much of a ninny I am when it concerns hubby, it wouldn't hurt if you prayed a little for both of us. My son is taking off work to be with me so I won't be bouncing off the waiting room walls. 

Thank you all for letting me know how much you care about me and the other Sacred Monkeys. I should be back into my old monkey form by tomorrow afternoon.   

Good luck Fanny.  Will keep you both in prayer.   

[Fanny Mae]

Tomorrow my hubby is going to have a procedure at the hospital. Today is prep day, so I will be a little distracted. I will also be logging off early tonight, as we have to be at the hospital at 6AM!    I am definitely not a morning person, but a monkey has to do what a monkey has to do.   

If all goes well, we should be home about noon. As you all know how much of a ninny I am when it concerns hubby, it wouldn't hurt if you prayed a little for both of us. My son is taking off work to be with me so I won't be bouncing off the waiting room walls. 

Thank you all for letting me know how much you care about me and the other Sacred Monkeys. I should be back into my old monkey form by tomorrow afternoon.   

Of course I will, my thoughts and prayers. Did I read that he is having a colonoscopy? I've had several, and the prep for it, is so much worse then the procedure. They really need to come up with a better way of doing those. Hope all goes well tomorrow 

Yes, and although it is a routine proceedure, nothing is routine with him since he has had a stroke. That is why we will be doing it at the hospital instead of a Colonoscopy center. He will be there already if there are complications. He has to have them routinely as his mother had colon cancer.  Thank You. 

[Fanny Mae]

Thank you Sassycat!