Clams

Hello chowhound community - European here. I've been asked to prepare a proper California clam chowder. But, I've never been to California nor have I ever had clam chowder before - panic! So, I...

I used to sell (and use) Sam's Frozen Chopped Clams when I worked for Sysco Boston. They were tender and excellent and had a great drained weight vs the competition but they seem to have been sold ...

Hi everyone, I have been seeing what they call “orange clam” at sushi restaurants. I often make sushi at home and am interested in learning more about this “new” clam, but “orange clam” on the web...

On my latest trip to Clatsop County, I decided to sample several offerings of clam chowder, which I usually avoid. The experiment was a big disappointment. Northwest-style chowder should not be t...

On a whim I purchased 2 tins of La Brujula Conservas squid in oil (Chipirones), 1 tin of La Brujula Conservas razorshell clams, and 2 tins of Matiz octopus in oil. I've never cooked with these b...

by walkoffdinner 6 months ago

I bought clams at Berkeley Bowl to cook & make the clam juice and it worked, but for the expense it did not provide more than 1/2 cup of clams. Please post if you know of a market that sells fresh ...

by Charles Yu 7 months ago

For lunch, I made myself one of the tastiest and simplest to execute pasta dish. - Spaghetti Alle Vongole. Both the Venetians and the Neapolitans claimed they made the best tasting version. One...

I've seen some other postings regarding Snows clam chowder and just wanted to add my two cents.I too have been using this product for at least forty years.My father would make it on those especiall...

Yesterday, I had fried whole belly clams at a well reviewed restaurant in CT. They weren't great, soggy and very chewy. Are their different types of whole bellies in the marketplace? I one time hea...

by ed2956 6 years ago

I'm looking for a recipe or a restaurant that sells deviled clams. The last place I ever had them was The Greenway Tavern back in the 70's in southwest Philadelphia (these were the best!) and also ...

I've been making the same basic stuffed clam recipe for ions. It's an attempt to replicate stuffed clams offered at a former Italian restaurant in Stamford, CT Sbaia's Open Door, that's been closed...

Anyone know of any restaurant in my area (central fl. coast) that serves whole belly fried clams? I haven't found any.

In years past, there already would be lengthy debates on this board of the merits of Dairy Joy, on Route 117 in Weston, by this point in the summer. Alas, now that one can hear the crickets on this...

I have a box of frozen arctic surf clams in the freezer that I don't want to go to waste. I used them in place of conch in a recipe once but found them too chewy. Does anyone have any ideas on wh...

by Melanie Wong 2 years ago

Olympia Oyster Bar has been on my radar to try since seeing a shellfish demo in Ensenada by Chef-owner Maylin Chavez who hails from Tijuana. I headed there post-Proud Mary nap, https://www.chowhoun...

I accidentally squeezed a clam I was eating and saw pink goo come out. Now I am freaked out. Anybody know what this was?