Originally Posted by
BiziBB
Gracias, IceTrojan... where is Capt. Parker's Pub?
Is he a seafoody Cnl. Sanders?
I guess I can find the salt pork, but where would I find the 'minor' clam base and clams?
Are the clams and the clam base integral to a chowder, or are there other substitutes that you have tried and still find okay?
Cheers! ^
Capt. Parker's Pub is on Cape Cod in Yarmouth. They have GREAT Chowdah! And frequently win the best chowdah on the cape award.
I personally don't really like the clam aspect of clam chowdah but I do love the spiciness of it when made right. Trying to spice up a normal potato soup just doesn't seem to work out the same.
My absolute favorite chowder (and to me, the only chowder is new england clam chowder) is made by my dad tho, and since its a secret family recipe I won't be divulging here - but I will state that Snow's makes a clam chowder base that's pretty good to build on. I'd never eat soup right out of can and consider it chowder tho!