So the other night I had a $6 cup of clam chowder. I hate potatoes in
soup. The only reason I bought this is because it was on a "gourmet"
soup/salad bar where I was able to ladle it out myself-which meant I was
able to skim over the potatoes. Largest pieces of clam I have ever
chewed. So flavorful rich hearty.

At the store last night I bought canned clam. I had choices of clam
juice in a bottle, two brands of minced clams, one tin of smoked clam,
and one can of whole clams. I bought the whole clams so I can try and
duplicate this soup at home...I have never made soup before :-) I know
what a clam is, but it will be fun opening this can to see what it looks
(and smells) like.

Have you looked at the little cans of fishy aisle lately at your grocery
store? If it swim's, its in a can there-it aint just tuna shrimp salmon
crab clams and sardines anymore, folks!

Have you tried any of the more exotic ones?