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Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman invented Woodman's Fried Clams back in 1916! Every year since seafood lovers come to Woodman's to get a taste of these delicious New England delicacies. Check out our cooking video and step-by-step instructions so you can fry 'em up like Chubby did! Woodman's fried clams at home? It's easy!

It begins in 1914, a seminal year when Mother’s Day was established, the Ford Model T entered mass production, and locally, rookie Babe Ruth threw his first pitch for the Red Sox. Just north of Boston on the Essex Causeway, young Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman and his wife, Bessie, hung out the sign for a new roadside stand in pursuit of their American dream. With more than 100 Woodman Family Recipes, feats of innovation, such as the invention of the fried clam, and compelling tales of family history, clammers, fishermen, and more, this account of the Woodman Family and Restaurant will bring you a story like no other. Enjoy learning of this iconic family enterprise that now spans one hundred years and five generations and their secrets to creating great food and memories.

Unless you live on the beach, the thought of having a backyard clambake probably seemed like a dream. But Woodman's of Essex has made it possible to have an authentic lobster clambake right at home - maybe even in your backyard - with its New England lobster clambake for two. Now You can share the classic taste of Woodman's with friends, family and customers anywhere in the Continental United States. No matter where you live, your lobster clambake will arrive fresh and ready to prepare, along with cooking instructions and everything you need to recreate the Woodman's experience in your own kitchen.

When you want the best in mail order lobster, look no further than Woodman's of Essex. We sell only native hard shell lobsters, shipped overnight. Our commitment to quality lobster delivery has earned us the reputation of being one of New England's premiere seafood specialists. Authentic New England lobster delivered right to your doorstep? You bet - this is the real deal.

If you love the great taste of the original Woodman's clams invented by Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman back in 1916, you're in luck! You can now give the gift of real Woodman's fried clams to anyone, anywhere in the country. Our fried clam kit has everything your friend, relative, or customer needs to make a fried clam feast, and it's delivered right to his or her front door via free FedEx shipping. Step by step cooking instructions are a part of the package so their fried clams come out every bit as delicious as ours do.