Chowder Throwdown

A few months ago we were having dinner with a few friends, the Yetts & Byrnes, when the subject of cooking came up. Dan Yett & Chuck began talking about the good cooks that both Fran and I were and that took them to the soups that we both make well. Dan said, "Well no one can top Fran's clam Chowder and Chuck said, "That is one of Di's best soups!"
We all laughed and I said, "We should have a Chowder Throwdown." And so it was.
On March 27th the Byrnes, Yett's, Spencer's & McGuffy, Powells & a few Brinkerhoffs joined us for a Clam Chowder Throwdown. Fran brought a huge pan of her spicy with bacon clam chowder and I made another huge pan of my traditional style clam chowder. We downed almost 5 gallons of clam chowder, 4 dozen rolls and the desserts, YUM! There were Carmel laced brownies and ice-cream, chocolate moose pie, fresh strawberries & pineapple with coconut fruit dip, I'll say YUM again.

Whose Clam Chowder reigned supreme? It was too close for anyone to make a decision and as you can see there was just a bit left in each pan. It was fun, loud and even a bit chaotic at times yet we all had a pretty great time and definitely consumed the best Clam Chowder in Gem County!