Happy Clam Chowder Day!

Today is National Clam Chowder Day for 2025! How delightful and savory, throughout lent and also the whole year long. . .

Happy National Clam Chowder Day ! ! !

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The History:
Origination: The origins of clam chowder is believe to be first developed by French settlers who came to northeastern region of  the U.S. in the 17^th century, who were looking for a way to use up an abundant amount of clams that were from local waters. They found a tasty way to use them up by making soups and stews with the clams.

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More Recent History: The first recipe for the recipe of Manhattan Clam Chowder was published in a cookbook in 1934, Soups and Sauces by Virginia Elliott and Robert Jones. There are several different histories for clam chowder, and very delicious backgrounds.

Clam Chowder is. . .  Clam Chowder consists of a mix of clams, potatoes, salt pork, and onions. Cream or tomatoes may be added for different variations.

Celebrated: Every February 25^th each year!

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

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Recipe Names of Clam Chowder:

• Manhattan clam chowder (red)
• New England clam chowder (white)
• Rhode Island clam chowder
• Milky Maine Clam Chowder
• Portuguese Clam Chowder
• Connecticut Clam Chowder
• Long Island Clam Chowder
• Classic New England whitefish chowder
• Portuguese Fish Chowder
• Bluefish Chowder with Cherry Tomatoes
• Lobster Corn Chowder
• Crab Cheddar Bacon Corn Chowder
• Scallop Chowder
• More. . .

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The Present:
People all over the world, including the U.S. are enjoying their clam chowder, every day!

The Future:
Let’s give thanks and enjoy clam chowder this great year and in the years to come. . .

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National Clam Chowder Day