The 25th of February is Clam Chowder Day. There are at least 11 different styles that are made: why not try today a version you’ve never sampled before?
Clams
Clams on the Half Shell Day
The 31st of March is Clams on the Half Shell Day. Some restaurants will offer specials today, or you can get some fresh from your local fishmonger and make your own at home. You can also buy frozen, ready to bake.
Rockweed
Rockweed is a seaweed that is not eaten. Instead, it is used as a “cooking tool.” Particularly, it is used as a bed in clambakes. The moisture from it provides flavoured steam for cooking. The plant is a slow-growing perennial with dark green or brown fronds. The fronds have bubbles (technically bladders) in them. The…