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National Clam Chowder Day 2019: February 25

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Happy National Clam Chowder Day! Cheers to my favourite clam chowder in the Pacific Northwest: Pike Place Chowder‘s New England Clam Chowder! A must-have whenever in Seattle.

National Clam Chowder Day 2019 February 25

What is Clam Chowder?

Clam Chowder is typically defined as a soup or stew containing clams and broth. In addition to clams, common ingredients include diced potatoes, onions and celery.

Styles of Clam Chowder

The most popular variety of clam chowder is the New England clam chowder. This style of chowder was introduced to the the New England region by French, Nova Scotian, or British settlers becoming common in the 18th century.

New England clam chowder is a milk- or cream-based chowder, commonly made with potatoes, onion, and clams.

Other types of chowder include but not limited to:

  • Delaware clam chowder
  • Hatteras clam chowder
  • Long Island clam chowder
  • Manhattan clam chowder
  • Minorcan clam chowder
  • New England clam chowder
  • New Jersey clam chowder
  • Rhode Island clam chowder

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clam_chowder

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