Is there a food that embodies the summer spirit more completely than a lobster roll? While there might be a few competing favorites out there, we decided to mark the first day of summer with a look at how lobster rolls have grown far beyond their New England roots.
When I was growing up, my family would travel up the coast from New Jersey to Rhode Island, Cape Cod and on up to Maine, where I quickly learned to love lobster rolls. There are so many elaborate lobster recipes with ambitious preparations, side dishes, sauces, and garnishes. But the roll is arguably the purest and tastiest. Many fans will tell you that if you are filling your roll with more than lobster and a little mayonnaise, you are overdoing it.
