Fire up Your Home Grill - It's Lobster Season in the Bahamas!

This photo of a lobster dinner at Exuma Point Bar and Grille is courtesy of TripAdvisor

On the first of August, our homes in the Bahamas become the focal point of one of the most awaited events of the year.

August 1 marks the start of the Bahamian lobster season and that means hosting a porch party to share the feast with family and friends.
The crawfish is actually the spiny lobster, also known locally as crawfish.

The mouth-watering smells of succulent lobster, bean and rice and honeyed plantain permeate our homes on this special day.

There are many ways to serve lobster – grilled with drawn butter and lemon, in a Provençale sauce, battered in panko and deep fried and in luscious salads with fresh pineapple or chopped sun-ripened tomatoes.

If you're thinking about buying a home in the Bahamas, ask your Bahamas real estate agent to look for something with a porch or deck so you can enjoy this type of laid-back island living.

Some of the more upscale homes here in the Bahamas have fabulous outdoor kitchens and living spaces

This luxury home on the island of Exuma has everything you could hope for – an outdoor kitchen, bar and a beautiful seaside pool with amazing views of the beautiful turquoise sea.