I've scoured the Internet for some great recipes from New England if you're ambitious enough to undertake cooking up your own batch. I've also located some resources for ordering New England clam chowders online. Why not order several and have a Chowder Tasting Party? There's no better way to share a touch of New England hospitality and warmth. Or, send a dose of New England's own "soul food" as a wonderful surprise gift. Enjoy!
Order Clam Chowder Online
Weathervane Farm Canned Chowder - from Cardullo's
Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe offers canned clam chowder from Weathervane Farm, along with several other chowders and bisques. Another soup vendor told me, "The Weathervane canned soup is one of the higher end canned clam chowders that you'll find. It's only sold in finer New England gourmet shops and is very popular with tourists as a take home flavor of New England." The taste? "It's very authentic clam chowder, with lots of medium sized pieces of clams and potatoes and a very clammy flavor." A single can is available for $4.99. If you're looking for a special gift for your favorite chowderhead, Cardullo's offers the New England Classics gift basket, which includes Weathervane Farm's New England Clam Chowder and a large selection of other New England treats for $65. Order online or by calling 617-491-8888 or toll free, 800-491-8288.
Chowder for Two - from The Lobster Guy
You can select either the 20 oz., frozen, ready to heat and eat chowder for two ($9.99) or, if you have a crew to feed, the gallon of clam chowder ($34.99) from thelobsterguy.com. The chowder from this Rhode Island seafood seller was voted Boston's best in 1993 and 1994. UPS overnight shipping charges are additional. Order online or call toll free: 866-788-0004.
Overnight Chowder Delivery - from Cape Cod Chowder Company
If just reading about all of these scrumptious chowders has got you salivating, you'll be glad to know that Cape Cod Chowder Company can have its frozen, all-natural chowder shipped overnight to your doorstep. Just thaw, drop the pouch into boiling water and voila! Order by calling 508-748-1702.
Creamy New England Clam Chowder - from Gorton's of Gloucester
Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Gorton's Fresh Seafood has been a New England institution since 1849. Their chowder is "bursting with native New England clams," and you can order it in 20-ounce frozen pouches for $19.95 plus FedEx overnight shipping charges.
