Dear Heloise: We enjoy good soups on these cool winter days. We especially enjoy clam chowder, but after having tried many different varieties, we realized that they do not include “clams” in their ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it's a hot summer day, a blustery winter night, or something in between, it's always chowder season. But when you think "chowder," ...

DEAR JEANNE: This chowder has all the good stuff in it: bacon, potatoes, corn and cream. I can make it with or without the fish, depending on what I have on hand. If I have fish left over, I usually ...

The origin of the word "chowder" may be French – "chaudière" for cauldron — or English — "jowter" for fishmonger. The point is, chowder has been around for a few centuries; people have strong feelings ...