-=> Denis Mosko wrote to Dave Drum <=-

 DM> //Hello Dave, //

 DD> If you mean agricultural production, then: Natural resources play an
 DD> important role in Maine's economy. Livestock products, such as brown eggs
 DD> and milk, draw the most agricultural revenue. The state leads the nation
 DD> in wild blueberry production and ranks second for maple syrup, but
 DD> potatoes lead the way as the largest crop growing in the state's rich
 DD> soil.

 DM> Rich or reach -> Soil not for potatoes?

I don't understand that question. Obviously the soil in Maine is good
for potatoes since it is their #1 crop. 
 
 DD> If you mean "what will grow there?" then: Maine spans Plant Hardiness
 DD> Zones 3-6. Each zone is based on the 30-year average of the single
 DD> coldest temperature recorded each winter. Zone 3 is 10 degrees F colder
 DD> than Zone 4, etc. In addition, each zone is split in half.
 
 DM> Is Zone 4 - hte best hot weather zone, Dave?

Cold Hardiness zones are based on the average annual minimum temperature 
in a given area of the country, with USDA Zone 1 being the coldest at 
minus 50 degrees F and USDA Zone 13 the warmest at above 60 degrees F. 
 
 DD> Think Rostov or Astrakhan or Sochi in your country.

 DM> Astrakhan's 1oC = 9oC of Sochi.

I looked at the latitude of middle of Maine. Then I looked at a map of
Russia and some cities at/near that latitude. Far northern Maine would
be closer to Arkhangelsk.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Roasted Maine Lobster w/Crabmeat Stuffing
 Categories: Seafood, Stuffing, Citrus
      Yield: 2 Servings
 
MMMMM--------------------------STUFFING-------------------------------
      1 lb Blue crabmeat
      1 ts Shallot; minced
      1 ts Parsley; chopped
      1 tb Mayonnaise
      1 tb Bread crumbs
      1 lg Whole egg
      1 ts Lemon juice
    1/8 ts Worcestshire sauce

MMMMM--------------------------LOBSTER-------------------------------
      2    Whole Maine lobsters; 1 1/4
           - pounds each
      1 ts Paprika
      2 tb Lemon juice
      8 tb Butter; in pieces
 
  As if roasted Maine lobster alone weren't enough, these
  hold a heavenly surprise. The luscious crabmeat stuffing
  makes every bite doubly divine.
  
  Crabmeat Stuffing Preparation:
  
  Blend all ingredients except crab.
  
  Fold in crabmeat, refrigerate.
  
  Lobster:
  
  Split lobsters lengthwise with a large knife, remove
  stomach sac.
  
  Place equal portions of crab stuffing in each head.
  
  Crack claws with the blunt side of knife.
  
  Pour lemon juice on tail meat, then sprinkle w/paprika
  and dot with pieces of butter.
  
  Bake in a 400ºF/205ºC oven for 15 minutes.
  
  Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.
  
  Chef's Tip:
  
  To clean crabmeat of shell pieces and cartilage, spread
  chilled crab over a cookie sheet and place under a red-
  hot broiler on top rack for 30-60 seconds.
  
  Bone fragments will be easy to pick out at this time.
  
  Serves 2
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 25 March 2010
  
  From: http://www.redlobster.com/kitchen/recipes
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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