FOAS, Thanks for the Wiki link. Us coastal Nutmeggers (the state's official nickname is "Nutmeg State" - don't ask, it's a crazy story) all know about the lobster roll's origination but keep our mouths shut to avoid conflict with Mainers. We just happily eat our lobster rolls dripping in melted butter and try to keep them a secret. lol I had no idea about Amagansett but am not surprised considering its location. I love the eastern end of LI! It's frustratingly close. I can see it but it takes our Nordic Tug about 1-1/2-2 hrs to chug over to Orient Point. Just as well. Sag Harbor, Montauk, etc. would bankrupt us quickly. :) This discussion of lobster rolls has decided our July 4 menu - lobster rolls, CT-style. Sides still to be decided. :) Check out Abbott's Lobster in the Rough's website. It's a fun place. Very common for locals to bring along white tablecloths, candelabras, sterling flatware, the good china, and crystal wine glass in a picnic basket and set up for an Abbott's lobster roll dinner on the picnic tables to watch the boats going thru Mystic channel. Everybody in shorts, tees, and flip flops, of course. Abbott's was voted by About.com, in 2012, as the best place to eat a lobster in New England. Bobby Flay is a frequent visitor also. What can I say? It's good eats, but keep it quiet. The lines are already ridiculous. lol Check out their website - it's fun. /tricia Here is a link that might be useful: Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

Yes, you have a good chat and lift her spirits. She will really enjoy an outing. There's lots of mushy stuff you can eat. Salads will come later. P.S. Cheesecake is soft too.

What's in the West Indies salad? I went out to lunch today, too--with my two former co-workers from the library. We went to a little restaurant run by two friends. My friends had homemade pierogies (I hope I spelled that correctly) and butternut squash soup, and I had a chicken Caesar salad. The salad was unusual in that the chicken appeared to have been pan-fried rather than broiled before it was cut up. It was good, though!

I found a recipe if anyone is interested 7 layer salad 1 pound bacon 1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white sugar 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1.Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. 2.In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon. 3.Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.