"The indigenous tribes of Rhode Island gathered quahogs to eat, long before the colonists arrived, and used them to make chowder." There’s a pretty good reason that Native Americans didn’t make creamy ...

I was today years old when I learned that there are more than two types of clam chowder. New England clam chowder is the one I grew up eating (mostly the canned, condensed version), but I knew that ...

Captain Parker's Pub in West Yarmouth is famous for its award-winning clam chowder. Owner Gerry Manning spoke to the Times.

Grab a spoon and brace for a steamy bowl of comfort, as National Clam Chowder Day on Feb. 25 celebrates one of the country’s favorite chunky soups. Across coasts, America’s love for clam chowder ...

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