On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 09:02:48 -0500, "elaine" > wrote:

> I never add flour to my soup or chowder - seems like
>cheating to me plus and don't like the taste. I also use canned clams,
>having had fresh clams on several occasions, I always get the ones that
>still have sand in them. God, I hate that!

Have you tried using a can of baby clams? They look really weird, but they
are so very tender, and no sand. I just try not to look at them while
eating them.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_