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Flowers, Part 1, and Lobster

My father can get you to agree to anything.

It was my first Valentine’s Day in high school where I had a boyfriend. Now, Valentine’s Day was a bit different for my family- it’s both my dad’s and my brother’s birthday, so it’s normally the night we go out to eat for that. Plus my mother always gave us a treasure hunt (complete with our own treasure map) for us to find our chocolates that evening.

Thus, for my first Valentine’s Day with a boyfriend, I spent it with my family. But my high school boyfriend did call me that evening.

High School Boyfriend: Hey, did you get anything dropped off today?

High School Me: Nope, why?

High School Boyfriend: Oh, I tried to send you flowers. I only got your carnations since they were the cheapest thing they had. 

My dad was overhearing this phone conversation, and asked for the phone.

The next day, there was a knock at the door. And a delivery guy, who was carrying a dozen roses and a box of chocolates.

High School Me: This certainly isn’t carnations.

Dad: I know. I called the flower shop and had them upgrade you for free. I told them how disappointed you were, and how your boyfriend was too chicken to call, so therefore I had to swoop in and make things right. Besides, it’s not like anyone is going to buy roses today. The flower shop is really getting a deal on this. 

My high school boyfriend didn’t even attempt to take any credit, based on proper fear of the girlfriend’s father.

Only the Best Lobster Tails

lobster tailsbecause daddy’s little girl deserves everything, especially lobster

Ingredients (per person)

  • Lobster tail (look for around 5-6 ounces), thawed (most grocery stores seem to put these on special for $5 each here in the midwest, I’ve seen- and they freeze quite well!)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 c white wine
  • Water

How-to

  1. Cut down the back of the lobster tail approximately 3-4 inches using a good pair of scissors (this will help the tails not curl up as much and make them easier to eat).
  2. Place white wine into whatever pot works with a steamer you happen to own (mine fits on top of a medium sized pot, but feel free to use a steamer basket if that’s all you have).
  3. Add enough water to the pot so that it’s at approximately one inch (or whatever level you need so that, once you insert the steamer, that the lobster tails won’t be sitting in the liquid).
  4. Place in or on the steamer and bring the liquid to a boil.
  5. Place in lobster tails and replace lid. Steam for 8-10 minutes, being sure not to remove the lid during the first 8 minutes.
  6. In a microwaveable safe ramekin, place the butter and Old Bay. Microwave in 10-second increments until the butter is melted.
  7. When the lobsters are done, remove from the steamer.
  8. Serve tails along with the melted, seasoned butter.

46 thoughts on “Flowers, Part 1, and Lobster”

    1. mpstorer88 February 19, 2013 — 2:01 am

      and now realized that sounds creepy. ….*sigh*

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        domestic diva, MD February 19, 2013 — 2:13 am

        Hahaha I was about to reply the same thing 😉

  2. Jueseppi B. February 19, 2013 — 2:03 am

    Reblogged this on The ObamaCrat.Com™ and commented:
    Lobster tails and a father who get things done, for his little girl. Priceless!!!

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      1. Jueseppi B. February 19, 2013 — 2:23 am

        My pleasure.

  3. Gary Lum February 19, 2013 — 2:09 am

    That is a great story 🙂

    Reply
  4. MikesFilmTalk February 19, 2013 — 4:27 am

    My Dad’s birthday is also on the 14th of February and even though it was his birthday, he made sure he remembered everybody on Valentine’s Day. I guess Dad’s born on this day are a special kind of awesome. 😀 Great post and mouthwatering recipe!

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      domestic diva, MD February 20, 2013 — 5:48 am

      My grandfather was born on the day after- maybe it’s just people born that week? 🙂

      Reply
  5. mybeautfulthings February 19, 2013 — 5:16 am

    Aren’t Dads just the best? Lovely story!:)

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  6. viveka February 19, 2013 — 5:23 am

    *smile ….. feel a bit sorry for the boyfriend here! Girlfriend’s dad taking over. Love the story.

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  8. Bluejellybeans February 19, 2013 — 8:50 am

    Great story! And a wonderful recipe 😉

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  10. epicureantease February 19, 2013 — 1:15 pm

    Awwwe! Dads are the best!! Your story reminded me of my junior year in high school when my boyfriend at the time bought me a carnation coursage for my junion ball. Really!? Carnations? I had ordered him a rose boutonniere, until I found out he ordered me carnations. At which point, I promptly changed my order. LOL!!

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      1. epicureantease February 20, 2013 — 12:37 pm

        Yep! What a guy! Not!!! LOL!

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      domestic diva, MD February 20, 2013 — 5:43 am

      Thanks! I’ll be sure to register 🙂

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  12. terry1954 February 19, 2013 — 5:15 pm

    really enjoyed your post today! sort of sad but very moving

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  15. islandfoodie February 20, 2013 — 2:14 pm

    Yum. I love lobster, and anything cooked in white wine is divine! Must put lobster tails on next week’s shopping list. Thanks!

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      domestic diva, MD March 1, 2013 — 6:52 pm

      You really get great flavor by using wine in the steaming liquid

      Reply
  16. Clinical Pearl February 23, 2013 — 2:54 pm

    Your dad wins the prize 🙂 And thanks for such a simple recipe! I’ve been thinking about making lobster. (Well, okay, maybe just thinking about eating lobster…hahaha)

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      domestic diva, MD March 1, 2013 — 5:42 pm

      It’s pretty easy to make- even my boyfriend could make it!

      Reply
  17. Little Green Pixie February 25, 2013 — 9:58 am

    Oh! That is brilliant! Well done, Dad! Mine just shakes his cane at the guys I date. Not very menacing. Haha.

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      domestic diva, MD February 27, 2013 — 6:50 pm

      Well mine has also left a shotgun by the door…

      Reply
  18. mdespard001 February 25, 2013 — 10:18 pm

    Hey MD! Thanks for signing on to follow little ‘ol me! I absolutely love your blog template… and the recipe for lobster tails!

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      domestic diva, MD February 27, 2013 — 6:49 pm

      Haha thank you! And you’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
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  20. Zane March 2, 2013 — 5:31 pm

    You can always count on your daddy 🙂 mine bought me a card and a single red rosé, my bf 3days later got me perfume on the way home from a work trip but no card 😦 I’d rather have just have a card . . . It’s always the thought that counts xx

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    1. (Post author)
      domestic diva, MD March 4, 2013 — 9:49 pm

      This is the first time my boyfriend beat my dad to doing something!

      Reply
  21. heartEdu March 19, 2013 — 1:42 pm

    Your dad is so lovely!

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      1. heartEdu March 20, 2013 — 1:21 am

        I will catch up on your entries 🙂

  22. storiesbygary March 19, 2013 — 9:31 pm

    Luv your story. Would work with mine on “Panty Dropper Champagne” ;-))! Well..the recipe, not the H.S. dating.
    Thanks for following me
    Cheers

    Reply
    1. (Post author)
      domestic diva, MD March 19, 2013 — 10:18 pm

      I have a pink sangria that might go with your panty dropper champagne. 😉

      You’re welcome for the follow!

      Reply
  23. storiesbygary March 19, 2013 — 9:33 pm

    Reblogged this on storiesbygary and commented:
    I love a good story, and the “DD” has a great one here. Enjoy

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  24. Pachomp June 6, 2013 — 12:31 pm

    Wow! You make steaming lobster tails look easy. I’m going to attempt this. I’m also reblogging at pachomp.com. Thank you!

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