A bit on the freaky side...

Imagine being able to shuck a lobster - what's more, shucking it while it's still alive without losing any of the meat! This is what you get:


Personally I love lobster - I just don't like the work, but this is freaky even for me. Apparently you can now buy them like this at Whole Foods. Isn't technology great ? One of the best meals I've ever had was a tasting menu at Canoe in Toronto - one of the things I thought was a neat luxury at the time was an appetizer where you didn't have to peel the shell. I have to say the idea has its appeal... but in practice...