National Clam Chowder Day - February 25th, 2025
New England's favorite comfort food is getting its own special day - yep, you guessed it, folks! It's National Clam Chowder Day on February 25th, 2025! This creamy, briny, utterly delicious soup has been a staple of Yankee cuisine for centuries, and it's high time we give it the celebration it deserves. The origins of clam chowder date back to the early 18th century, when French and British settlers brought their own soup-making traditions to the New World. Native Americans contributed their knowledge of local seafood, and before long, a hearty, comforting dish was born. There are two main types of clam chowder - the creamy "New England" style, and the tomato-based "Manhattan" variant. While some folks might argue over which is superior, we say, "Hey, who cares? It's all clam chowder, and it's all amazing!" So, how do people celebrate National Clam Chowder Day ? Well, for starters, many New Englanders (and clam chowder enthusiasts...