Drop It Like a Lobster!

This topic may sound just about as weird as McDonald's release of the McLobster sandwich roll. Actually, while we're on the subject, how in the world was McDonald's able to pull off such a stunt? I am aware of the larger lobster market in the New England (U.S.) and Canadian regions, which is where the McLobster was released, but seriously.

So, my question to is: Has the value of lobster gone DOWN?

Lobster happens to be my favorite edible aquatic creature...no butter sauce needed! As disturbing as this may sound to SOME of you, I happen to believe that lobster, also known as "Homarus americanus", is one of the many delicacies of fine cuisine, when prepared correctly. Anyone can boil the thing, but if you steam, sautee` or even grill it just right, it shows you the variety of texture and flavor that it can display to your tastebuds.

I have always viewed lobster as an item just as reputable as your typical caviar or filet mignon; but seeing food items these days - like the McLobster, for crying out loud! - makes me wonder where culinary sophistication has gone wrong. Heck! Even Ruby Tuesday had a special going on for quite a while...steak and lobster (with two sides) for only $13.99 every Tuesday. I admit, who wouldn't take full advantage of such an awesome deal? I'm no "crab"! However, after Ruby Tuesday ended the promotion, lobster became known to me as a "cheap piece of meat". And now that I realize the value of my favorite ocean fantasy has decreased, what am I to move on to?

Calamari? Been there.

Shrimp? Over-saturated.

(It's too "available". I'll spend the extra money if it's worth it!)

Sushi? Played out.

I guess I'll just have to settle for every dish at the crab boil. Don't get me wrong, I still appreciate GOOD FOOD!  A part of me just doesn't understand why everyone doesn't appreciate and uphold the standards of being served a luxurious lobster!

I Got A Mad Sweet Tooth...

I picked up a book. A good book...

Unfortunately, J.K. Rowling has decided to end the famous Harry Potter series years ago, so I have been stuck without a good fiction novel or two ever since!

I'm not particularly a fan of African-American fiction (not that I don't like it, I just never usually read it), but this book revived my hunger for reading, and thinking. Although it was no autobiography, nor an account of the conspiracies behind "9/11", it made me appreciate the men who allow female readers, like myself, an opportunity to explore the  mind of the masculine, and learn some true life lessons at the same time!

The name of the book is Sweet Tooth, written by Lamar Brookes...

After reading this novel, within days I had a chance to speak with the author one-on-one! How exciting is that? In school, after we were assigned to read anything, we usually had to spend an entire week analyzing what the author intended to portray in his or her novel...most likely because the author had been deceased since the Great Depression!

Anyway, if you ever desire to read this book, you will have a heck of a time reading about a male protagonist who loves his variety of women! Don't worry, you will learn every little detail about each encounter. Trust me! If you still don't catch my drift, the author's writing style in this novel is very descriptive. You won't have to imagine anything about any of the characters, what they are wearing, or even where they are (especially if you are familiar with the Cleveland, Ohio setting). Ever seen the movie How To Be A Player starring Bill Bellamy? I will say that the main character in the movie has many similarities to the character in Sweet Tooth. However, this book gives you so much more! You will feel like you know the characters in the novel personally! Heck, you might even have friends in real life that act like them. Not only that...the plot gets a lot deeper than what you will expect. It's a real page-turner, literally.

Going back to the discussion that I was priviledged to have with the author, I remember him mentioning that the novel was more than just an account of sexual escapades and/or rollercoasters of relationships. There was an actual message that he intended for the reader to detect. He explained to me that some people are unaware of the message, but many readers eventually catch it. I am proud to say that I understood and received the knowledge provided within the pages. What was intended for the reader was not subliminal at all. I truly believe that a person with an understanding of self will enjoy this read. Then again, it's JUST my opinion.

On a funnier note, who knew black women came in so many different flavors? You better believe it! But just as we have favorites within the sweet and sugary world, we must choose what will appease our appetite the most effectively. That is not from the book. This is simply MY advice to YOU.