Clam Chowder with a Blush

Yesterday was one of those days to celebrate. We mailed off the rent for our little spot in Oregon heaven and from this point on the anticipation level is almost at a fever pitch. Fifteen weeks and we'll be feeling those ocean breezes, walking the beach, eating bear claws at the Salmon, clam digging, making berry pies and generally trying to absorb enough "Pacific Northwest" to last us for another 11 months.

In honor of all that's wonderful we had a pot of clam chowder for dinner last night. I've shared this particular recipe with you before but good things bear repeating and for sure this is a good thing.

Created last summer in Yachats, this chowder combines the southwest flavors the big guy and I enjoy so much with Oregon's fabulous clams to yield a spiced up blushing pink clammy soup that fairly beckons all who taste it to have another bowl. I've got to admit, moderation's a little difficult when it comes to this. Chock full of bacon, onion, garlic, potatoes and of course clams, its creamy base is made pink with the addition of tomato sauce and spicy from salsa. It's definitely a keeper, at least in our opinion it is. Download Yachats-blush-clam-chowder

You'll be seeing some more clam items over the next couple of months so we can use up the 2009 supply we brought back with us on dry ice to the sunny south, along with a ton of Tillamook Ice cream. Needless to say the clams lasted a heck of a lot longer than the ice cream did. We can't wait to stock up on both all over again!

Comments

[noble pig]

Oh good for you! Sometimes the anticipation of a trip is just as fun as the trip!!

[June]

Ya man - especially when you get to go to Oregon.

[Tom Scharf]

Just found your blog and would like to try some of these recipes--especially this clam chowder. But when I click to download the recipe some of the ingredient amounts are missing (I'm guessing these are fraction amounts such as 1/2 cup or 1/4 tsp; and the reason might be that I have a Mac computer and something is not "translating." Any ideas?

[Nanan]

Yippy!!!!!!!!

[June]

Tom - thanks for letting me know. I had no clue there were any problems downloading my recipes. I'm looking into a solution and will get back to you.

[Sophia]

Mmmmmm, hello there chowda! You have been added to the recipe book and menu list for this week. Sounds delicious!

[June]

Tickles me pink Sophia! Let me know your verdict OK?

[Betty Prewitt]

My whole experience with Bug's Kitchen Antics started a couple of months ago. I happen to work with the "Big Guy" and we were talking about food. He asked if I liked clams. I said I really liked clam chowder. He told me he would bring me some clams. I told him I had not made clam chowder in a very long time if ever. He turned me to this recipe. WOW it is heavenly. My husband had 3 bowls and took it to work the next day for lunch. This is clams with a Southwest kick!! Just love it.

[June]

Betty - so glad you tried and like our invention. I'm pretty sure you'll be on the list for more clams in the near future.