Lobster Recipes
Lobster is king in Bar Harbor and from steamed lobster to lobster souffle, chowder and lobster rolls, the possibilities of using this succulent seafood in an exquisite dish is limitless.
Many restaurants if not all offer lobster dishes, using innovatice recipes and of course, the best recipe of all - the boiled lobster dish. This section includes awesome lobster recipes you can try at home. And while you can use your local lobster, please forgive us as we feel that there is no match for Maine lobster! 
Steamed/Boiled Lobster
Need: Lobster Pot, lobster crackers, forks, lobster bibs, dish towel,
1 1/2 to 2 lb lobster, corn, butter, wine or beer
Preparation: Fill lobster pot 2/3 full and set to boil, about 15 minutes. When water is boiling, drop live lobster in pot and immediately cover, leaving to boil for 10 minutes until the lobster shell is red. Meanwhile, either boil, grill or steam your corn on the cob separately. Melt your butter and pour into little saucers .
Finish: After 15 minutes cooking, pull your lobster out of the pot and set on a plate to let cool. Set your table, corn, and butter. Pop open your wine or beer and start your lobster feast!
More lobster recipes to come!
Lobster Ornaments
Lobster dishes and blueberry pie are a staple here in Bar Harbor. And here in Maine and at the Christmas Vacation Shop, since we don't offer food, we offer you the next best way to bring home Maine Lobster and Blueberries in the form of ornaments.Lobster Clause Ornaments is perhaps our latest and most popular design and you'll find funny personalized ornaments too! Made with real lobster shells right here in the store, you'll love this whimsical Bar Harbor Lobster Ornament.
The Christmas Vacation Shop offers you Maine ornaments, Christmas personalized ornaments and vacation souvenirs at a Maine Christmas store that combines the best of Christmas and vacation in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor.