Sqwertz wrote:
>
> If I *did* happen to pass a Howard Johnson's (VERY unlikely) I
> actually *would* stop in for some fried clam strips.

Did they have good ones? Around here, any place I've tried fried clams has
been a disappointment. More breading than clam and the clam is often
overcooked (very chewy).

They use the cheaper large clams and since they are tougher they cut them
into strips.

There's none better than small clams fried whole. You open the shell, scoop
the entire animal out in one piece, batter it and fry just until done. So
juicy and delicious.

I make these occasionally myself. I even have a "secret spot" to wade way
out in the water and harvest them myself. I'm kind of afraid to do that now
though since I've learned way too much about bull sharks. ;o

G.