So this is kind of a modified clam bake…I am a born-and-bred New Englander who is allergic to shellfish – the crawly kind, at least. So no lobster, shrimp, crab, etc. Seems sacrilege, doesn’t it? But clams and mussels? It’s on. So when I do a clam bake, it’s unfortunately not traditional – no lobster and no shrimp. Still delicious though! Who can complain about clams and smoked sausage? I throw in some corn and potatoes, a good crisp beer…summer in Connecticut. 🙂