National Clam Chowder Day
About National Clam Chowder Day
When is National Clam Chowder Day? This holiday is always celebrated on February 25
Something is fishy about this day. But, it’s fishy in a good and tasty way. Today is National Clam Chowder Day. This February 25 food holiday exists to enjoy one of the five top varieties of soup. You can have either Manhattan Clam Chowder, or the far more popular New England Clam Chowder. We strongly suggest that you have a bowl of each variety of this fish soup. And get your fill as you eat it for both lunch and dinner.
Fish soups are a favorite among sailors the world over. They have been for seemingly forever. But, they couldn’t keep this delicious and heathy food a secret. Records suggest that water-based fish soups date back to 1795. Other records suggest clam chowder, a creamy milk-based soup, was first served in 1836. However, we firmly believe fish soups and chowders were popular for thousands of years, especially in seaports around the world.
Clam Chowder is one of the most popular soup varieties. almost everyone is familiar with New England Clam Chowder. But, many people find Manhattan Clam Chowder is just as good. So, as you celebrate this fishy holiday, we recommend you have both varieties. You’ll be glad that you did!
Clam Trivia
Don’t clam up. Rather, share your clammy knowledge with others. Here is some clam trivia to savor as you enjoy a cup or bowl of this fish soup.
- Clams are a bivalve that live inside two shells that are hinged together.
- They have a muscular appendage, called a “foot” that they use to anchor into the sandy bottom of a body of water. They also use the foot for limited movement along the bottom of the water.
- Clams are long-lived, up to 100 years.
- Tyey can change their gender over their life. Over time, a male can transition into a female.
- There are over 15,000 species of clams. However, only 150 species are edible.
- There are freshwater and seawater varieties of clams.
- They can be eaten raw or cooked.
- They are filter feeders. They filter food in the water through their gills.
- Manhattan Clam Chowder contains tomatoes and has a broth base. New England Clam Chowder does not have tomatoes and has a creamy milk base.
- In 1939, Maine State legislator Cleveland Sleeper proposed legislation to ban tomatoes in clam chowder.
How to Celebrate National Clam Chowder Day
Without exception, food holidays are enjoyable and tasty holidays. Here are some ideas of things to do today:
- Eat this fish chowder. Have it for lunch and dinner.
- Have it as an appetizer or for your main course.
- Make a homemade batch of this delicious fish soup.
- Bring it to work to share with your co-workers.
- Eat it at a restaurant.
- Introduce this fish soup to someone who has never had it before.
.Ps Don’t forget the oyster crackers.
Today's Quote
“Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” – – Benjamin Franklin
History and Origin of National Clam Chowder Day
National Clam Chowder Day is a relatively new holiday. 2019 is the earliest reference to this holiday that we found. Surprisingly, our research has not identified who created it, or the reason why. We can only speculate that the creator of this holiday loves clam chowder and wanted to celebrate its existence.
Interestingly, this holiday is celebrated during Lent, when many Christians restrain from eating meat. And, it is celebrated in the winter month of February, when eating warm soup is most popular.
This holiday is called a National” day. However, we found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
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