[crazycatlady]

The Executive Inn in Seattle used to have the best clam chowder. Thick, creamy, not stingy with the clams. I k ow this is off topic, but I’m picky about clam chowder. I don’t even like Trader Joes. Ivar’s and Progresso are OK.

[Little Bill]

Try this:

Two or three pounds of Steamers, more if you like.

Add to large pot with a few chopped onions, steam until open.

Shuck, reserve stock.

Fry 1/2 pound of salt pork in butter until crispy.

Add one quart of stock and bring to a boil, add clams.

Lower heat add one quart of light cream and one quart of heavy cream and 1/4 pound of butter.

Add mashed potatoes to thicken as desired, be careful add a little at a time.

Taste add salt as needed.

This is a real Down East recipe serve with oyster crackers and black pepper.