The origins of Clam Chowder in the United States can be traced back to the Native Americans of the Northeast. Archeologist have said that the American Indians had a veracious appetite for shellfish because they found evidence of piles of clam and oyster shells as high as ten feet tall in and around native villages. American Indians made what was described as a fish or clam stew but it was not recognized as chowder until the Europeans arrived and attached the word chowder to it, which was derived from the French, Cauldron meaning pot or a warming vessel. It is said that up and down every coast of every country in the world you can find traditional chowder, soup or stew celebrating the fisherman’s catch. Our European ancestry took quickly to fish chowder traditionally made with Cod because the New England states enjoyed a robust fishery during the Colonial days. Clam Chowder gained in popularity and is now one of the most popular pre-meal delicacies enjoyed in restaurants from coast to coast in these United States.
We invite you to celebrate Clam Chowder with us on February 25, 2015. Whether you are a fan of New England style, Manhattan style, Clear Broth or West Coast Clam Chowder, Wednesday February 25th 2015 will be your favorite day. To commemorate this day Sea Watch International will be providing 50,000 bowls of Clam Chowder to shelters and food pantries across the country, from Boston to Seattle, Chicago to Washington DC, New York to San Francisco and Orlando to Atlantic City. Share a cup or a bowl with someone and warm his or her hearts.
Sea Watch International is the nation’s largest harvest, processor and marketer of offshore clams. With 36 years of experience and the most powerful fleet in the industry, Sea Watch’s primary goal is to expand the awareness and value of the domestic clam resource. The Creative Clam Challenge is the perfect venue to showcase the nutritional value of these clams and the power of their versatility when put in the hands of uncompromised culinary minds.
Source: Sea Watch International
