On 1/17/2015 1:44 PM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 1/16/2015 4:54 PM, Gary wrote:
>>> And to Ophelia, if you've never had clam chowder, start with a can of
>>> Progresso New England Clam Chowder. It's not too bad. If you like
>>> that, then make your own the next time using fresh clams.
>>>
>>> G.
>>
>> You're assuming Ophelia can find Progresso brand NE clam chowder in
>> Scotland...
>>
>> Jill
>
> There are better/other brands. I just meant that she and husband try a
> can of any kind if they've never had clam chowder. No matter what
> brand, it will give them an idea if they might like it. If so, go for
> the homemade next time.
>
> And if she likes it, still seek out fresh clams and not canned ones.
> They might work ok but you KNOW that fresh would be better. Shame on
> you if you don't agree with that (fresh vs canned)'
>
> g.
>
When I lived in land-locked west TN, canned was the only way to go if I
wanted to make Boston (New England) Clam Chowder.

Coincidentally, *Manhattan* Clam Chowder was the soup of the day at the
Club yesterday.

Jill