Is It Really Illegal To Add Tomatoes To Clam Chowder In Maine? - Tasting Table
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"The punishment for adding tomatoes to clam chowder was proposed as manual labor: digging up a barrel of clams at high tide—an impossible, cruel task."
"Despite its regional differences, clam chowder transcends beyond just a dish and enters a playful debate of tradition, taste, and legality in America."
"In 1939, a clam chowder contest was organized between tomato chowder advocates and traditionalists, ultimately declaring New England clam chowder the winner."
"The 'Distinguished Board of Clam Chowder Gourmets' including notable personalities, upheld the creamy New England chowder over its tomato-based rival during the competition."
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