I like a New England clam chowder, too. But, again, I would try and eliminate the milk, and go with a creamy potato base. (specifically Yukon Gold as per @genius)
At 16, after a short stint as a grill man at McDonald’s, I graduated to being a grill man and short order cook (ice cream scooper and sundae chief) at the famous Friendly’s chain of restaurants, out of Massachusetts.
New England clam chowder was a staple on the menu there with a thick potato and milk base. It was quite a thick chowder, and a popular item. Very satisfying with a BLT, or two, or three.
More of a plant-based guy now, but back in the 70’s, a bowl of New England clam chowder always accompanied my sandwich and fries on long shifts at Friendly’s.
We, the boys and I would keep lookout for each other, as we entered and stayed in the walk-in freezer, while we downed extra sandwiches and milkshakes and scoops of ice cream, away from the scrutiny of the thrifty store manager. (stealing food could get you fired)
No wonder I was almost 300 pounds in those days, playing defensive and offensive tackle on the football team. My restaurant jobs allowed me to store some much needed bulk for the position.
(I preferred the dairy-based chowder back then for the extra protein in the weight room)
At 16, after a short stint as a grill man at McDonald’s, I graduated to being a grill man and short order cook (ice cream scooper and sundae chief) at the famous Friendly’s chain of restaurants, out of Massachusetts.
New England clam chowder was a staple on the menu there with a thick potato and milk base. It was quite a thick chowder, and a popular item. Very satisfying with a BLT, or two, or three.
More of a plant-based guy now, but back in the 70’s, a bowl of New England clam chowder always accompanied my sandwich and fries on long shifts at Friendly’s.
We, the boys and I would keep lookout for each other, as we entered and stayed in the walk-in freezer, while we downed extra sandwiches and milkshakes and scoops of ice cream, away from the scrutiny of the thrifty store manager. (stealing food could get you fired)
No wonder I was almost 300 pounds in those days, playing defensive and offensive tackle on the football team. My restaurant jobs allowed me to store some much needed bulk for the position.
(I preferred the dairy-based chowder back then for the extra protein in the weight room)