On Mon, 2 Apr 2001, Dianne Heins wrote:

> At 04:08 PM 4/2/01 EDT, Charles Alban wrote:
> >In a message dated 4/1/01 2:52:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> >[log in to unmask] writes:
> >
> ><< what's clam chowder? don't think we have it here.. >>
> >
> >Thick soup made from clams, using cream -- not really paleo, or native
> >californian, but very tasty!
>
> That's "New England" style--cream, clams, potatoes, etc.  There's also
> "Manhatan" style which is tomato-based rather than cream based--closer to
> paleo, anyway :)

Both styles have potatoes, too.  But don't forget "Rhode Island
style" clam chowder, which uses neither cream nor potatoes, but
has a clear broth.  Just diced clams, potatoes, a bit of onion,
and that's it.  I think you could substitute cubed celeriac for
the spuds.

Speaking of tubers, http://www.foodsubs.com/Tubers.html

Todd Moody
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