Brits Make & Try American Clam Chowder for the first time! (WOW!)

[@brendahowell6796]

Vicky is doing a great job. And you can tell she's having a good time cooking everything. How lucky yall are James and Millie.

[@moanacrompton4994]

You are correct. If a seafood shell does not open during cooking, it has gone bad so throw it away.

[@paulwalsh2458]

And if it won't close before cooking.

[@CCoburn3]

James's mom is cooking up a storm. I hope she keeps it up.

[@theclassicso8094]

I love that your mum made the clam chowder using fresh clams. It looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@melodyspoor3127]

Yeah! Another mom cooking video! It's a win/win! We get a mom cooking video, and you guys get a cooked meal!!!

[@danielchapman6032]

If you garden, grind up the clam shells with a couple of bricks and add to your compost pile. Good source of nitrogen, calcium and other micronutrients

[@dougthebigdp314]

My wife uses clam shells in both her house plants and in the garden, good suggestion!

[@jeannettedow9709]

Make Christmas Angel ornaments use the shells as their wings.

[@brendaenglish2477]

I love Vicky’s segments. I also am envious of her big stove. :)

[@davidcosta2244]

Ground eggshells are good as well.

[@DroneStrike1776]

How do you grind it up?

[@Wheely55]

Hi, Vicki. Love that your creating the dishes you liked here in the USA. You neeed your own cooking channel. Im sure Millie and James wuld wnjoy the dishes you would make too.

[@jeffhampton2767]

Add the clam shells to your garden. 😊

[@scottgraney5275]

Mom you’re doing a great job. With American dishes. From USA😊

[@frankisfunny2007]

To Vicki, we do have bacon sandwiches! The only thing is, we call it "B-L-T" sandwiches, or bacon, lettuce, tomato. That, and we toast the bread. Great, artery-clogging deliciousness!

[@realist170]

Should be served with the other BLT. Bourbon, lemon, and tonic.

[@emerald637]

Vicky, you have done a beautiful job of making New England clam chowder. I love that you (and Millie) presented it in a bread bowl. That is very American indeed. ❤🤍💙

[@snowflakehunter]

The only issue is that she used the bacon that they get in the United Kingdom and not the type that we get in the united states. There is a huge difference between the two.

[@skyhawk_4526]

@@snowflakehunter It looked more like "streaky bacon" which is the style of bacon in the UK that's more like American bacon. The traditional UK bacon is back bacon, but both are available there.

[@snowflakehunter]

@@skyhawk_4526 the type of bacon in Canada is not like American bacon.

[@Desertflower725]

I’m making clam chowder in bread bowls later this week and I can’t wait

[@jrovel07]

Nice Cooking! What's unusual about Clam Chowder is that you can eat it in one restaurant and then again down the street and they will be different in taste and how thick it is. One of my favorite Clam Chowder places is an Irish Pub that has the thickest Clam Chowder. I don't know if it's the pepper that you can taste or what other additions they put in it, but it's the best Clam Chowder I've ever had. I think the more you cook it, the more you put your own "twist" on it.

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

There was a famous restaurant in Boston called Durgin Park and they had the best clam chowder I've ever eaten. The restaurant was established in the mid 1700s and went through an ownership change in the early 1800s when a man named John Durgin purchased it and changed the name to Durgin Park. They had amazing food and a very cool vibe, where the wait staff were deliberately sassy. The seating arrangement was big long tables that customers were seated at with other customers that didn't know each other. Unfortunately, it closed permanently in 2019, which is a shame but I guess they weren't doing as well as they needed to. If I'd known that they were closing their doors, I would have made a trip to Boston for one last bowl of "chowdah". I believe it was the second oldest restaurant in Boston.

[@valorimendrala1912]

These cooking videos are wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[@dougfisher1266]

After seeing all the wonderful foods Victoria has made since coming back from America, it hit me! Send U.K. cooks on a food vacation to America, and they will fall in love with our food, go back to the UK ,and start replicating the recipes there. Crowd fund it and I bet it pays off. Vicky is killing it on these American classics!

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

I'm really enjoying these "Cooking with Vicky" segments, she's a delight!

[@Lee_Forre]

It's great to see Millie enjoy this so much. When she's happy, she lights up the place.

[@CynBrown]

great job We usually rub butter and garlic on the inside of the bread bowl (which is sourdough always) and toast the bowl in the oven.

[@Bellastrega1960]

Yeah, finally something from New England.!

[@NancyS-yw6wp]

Another great job on a cooking video. Also, very brave to film your first try on cooking food and recipes that you have not had before. I absolutely enjoy your cooking segments. You definitely put a smile on my face and make me feel like I am a watching and sharing time spent as a guest in your home. Please, keep them coming!

[@lavenderoh]

Vicki did great as usual! And like many American dishes, you can totally mix it up with other ingredients to your preference or if you just want to use what's on hand. For example you can use crab instead of clam and call it crab chowder. Of course you couldn't say that's still authentic, but we love a new take on a classic for the most part!

[@64MDW]

My dad was from coastal Massachusetts and had 'chowda' running in his veins. He used to cover the chowder with pepper and said that real chowder went heavy on the bacon and had a hint of sand in the final product. I make a pot of it at Christmas every year for the family get-together. Put the cubed potatoes in late, otherwise they'll become mushy.

[@Bellastrega1960]

“Real” chowder has no meat..of any kind

[@Andrew-Collet]

What part? I'm in New Bedford.

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

​@@Bellastrega1960Not true. It depends on where in New England you're from. Rhode Island clam chowder always has lots of bacon. It's an important part of the recipe. The Merriam Webster definition of chowder is: "a soup or stew of seafood (such as clams or fish) usually made with milk or tomatoes, salt pork, onions, and other vegetables (such as potatoes)". It's also one of those things where every family has their own recipe or favorite way to make typical homestyle dishes, like meatloaf, chili or potato salad. It's a personal taste preference.

[@Knightowl1980]

@@bobbiejojackson9448while I don’t think bacon should be a major component it should still be present. For that salty Smokey flavor.

[@allensparks6885]

Vicky, you are absolutely brilliant! How enjoyable to watch you. I would truly love to cook with you in the kitchen. You have such a great attitude. Please keep making these videos, they are so much fun! FYI--I'm an American from the South, I worked my way through school as a Chef in New Orleans, and I think you are doing a GREAT job!

[@allensparks6885]

P.S. I've been a subscriber/Patreon supporter since before Archie was even born!

[@JohnLaRue-zp2uj]

That looks like a great clam chowder Vickie. Love your puppy in the background.

[@lonegrimo6098]

Garlic bread goes good with clam Chowder

[@skyhawk_4526]

Toasted and buttered sourdough is my favorite pairing.

[@goombah1970]

Agreed with the caveat that garlic bread goes with darn near any savory dish.

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

Specifically New England clam chowder (white). Manhattan clam chowder is red.

[@CollaborativeDog]

Yes! Vicki, rather than cream and white wine, canned tomatos and red wine.

[@JIMBEARRI]

And Rhode Island Chowder is made with clam broth, but without milk or tomatoes

[@paulayala4816]

@@JIMBEARRI That must have been what my old girlfriends dad used to make. He used like a big box of crackers several sticks of butter, clam juice, clams, ???. It was more the consistency of chicken soup, but really good. Too bad he was such a DH.

[@dougthebigdp314]

@@JIMBEARRI I've only had RI Clam Chowder once and I loved it. Kinda hard to get out here in California, though.

[@stpaley]

unfortunately all that is around is new england which i like but i would love to try manhatten or rhode island, i guess i have to make it myself too i may have a recipe somewhere in my many cookbooks but now i will definitely have to use fresh clams

[@marieneu264]

16:29 I love how James says the sauce is good 🤣🤣🤣 It’s not sauce, it’s soup! ❤

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Born and raised in Connecticut, I love New England style Clam Chowder! I could eat it for miles(kilometers) without getting off my seat. Potato and onions and carrots and onions are essential in this soup as well for a truly hearty and authentic meal along with celery seed. ✌️❤️

[@11stirling]

Love the cooking videos! Well done Mum for taking on foods you’ve never cooked. Looks like Sunday roast might be a bit different from now on!

[@debk5427]

Vicki is doing a good job. Love watching her cook. She's so personable.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Vicky is the best I love watching her cook. As mom I love making food that my kids love . y’all are a great team making videos and showing us your reactions.❤️✌️🌼

[@ermandochavez4206]

I love clam chowder! You did a great job.

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

WHAT!!! You have a Boxer!!! WE LOVE Boxers!!! I just turned 60 and I grew up with Boxers!! We have two right now named Gadsden and Betsy!! Both of those names are famous in US History!! Betsy Ross for the original designer of the American flag and Gadsden for the American Gadsden Flag!!!

[@williamharrold1422]

When i was in my early 20's, living in Boston with two roommates, we lived off of a big pot of Clam Chowder. Still love it. And, yes, you can make it with leeks for a lighter onion flavor.

[@lucylulusuperguru3487]

Or scallions/salad onions finely chopped.

[@ritayprice3510]

Love the idea of making it with leeks.

[@ChubbaWubba169]

NOTHING better than some clam chowder on a cold rainy day! Cheers

[@steve-eq8kx]

Your Mum is the best. So cute.

[@realitycheck6445]

Mom, you're killing it. Keep it up, love

[@bobbiejojackson9448]

Amazing job, Vicky! The chowder looked delicious! You've inspired me to make a big pot soon! One of our favorites is corn chowder. I've been making different chowders for years, but I always enjoy trying new recipes. Would you mind sharing where you found the one that you used? Keep these cooking videos coming. I'm loving this series! 😊

[@abell509]

Pro tip: cut a cone shape into the bread bowl. It keeps the bowl stronger and leaves more soft goodness to scoop onto the spoon with the soup. Trust me, it hollows out quickly.

[@Lee_Forre]

James you beautiful mother is a whirling durbish in the kitchen. She has literally nailed every recipe. The thick consistency of the chowder looks PERECT. She really did a wonderful job!!

[@kittygirl2010]

Miss Vicky, you are a rockstar! You're doing a great job and I (along with my fellow Americans) can tell how much fun you're having in the kitchen! I only just found this channel today, but I would love to see you try your hand at making homemade peach cobbler. I was born and raised in Georgia and we are known for our peaches! I make it at least once a week since I live in Michigan now. Don't forget some vanilla ice cream! Y'all have a blessed day!

[@RamblingRose08]

I love this series. Thank you Vicky!

[@GrayNeko]

Yes, yes, I want to know more about Sir's fishing trips! ^_^ That sounds amazing! ^_^ The only thing that matters is that you all enjoy it! That's it!

[@socadream]

Love, love, love, clam chowder ( the white version), peach cobbler, jambalaya…😋

[@kate2create738]

Looks Devine! A true New England clam chowder! Favorite during the winter months when it gets cold.

[@jeffstucki6087]

James and Millie, loving the new mom cooking shows! Natural ingredients and she's so sweet. Great stuff!

[@markmitchell457]

Vicki, Beautiful chowder. You made me hungry. Fresh clams is next level delicious.

[@Instantphojo]

You’re doing great!! It’s razor clams season here in Washington state and there’s nothing like eating fresh clams, fried or chowder. IM SO HUNGRY NOW!!!😩

[@kelliefish6259]

Your mom is doing such a Great job on these cooking videos James. Thank you. ❤ from CALIFORNIA. 🇺🇲

[@chloesophia9445]

I’m use to it having soft diced potatoes in it. Looks good regardless! Bet your mom is a wonderful cook

[@rg20322]

Awesome stove! NE Clam Chowder is my favorite.

[@yankeesfan1964]

You’re doing a fantastic job with all the American cooking. Yes if any shell fish doesn’t open when cooked. It is bad and you should not eat it. Would love to hear and learn about crabbing ❤❤❤❤

[@pushpak]

I want to hear more about the crab fishing.

[@oregonchick76]

Agree! Also, if you have access to fresh crab, you can make seafood stew that's basically clam chowder with crab (and sometimes shrimp or cod) added. If you like, chowder is also delicious with corn in it. Local restaurants here take a sourdough bread bowl and lightly butter the inside of the bowl before lightly toasting it under the broiler in the oven. They also coat the "lid" of the bread bowl with garlic butter and get the inside of the lid nice and crispy. It adds flavor and texture to the bread bowl experience.

[@rimasmuliolis1136]

I miss crabbing here in Florida! We'd scoop blue crabs from the intercoastal waterway with a telescoping handled net, one at a time.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

I gets a bit pinchy 😢

[@tbergstrom4599]

Vicky is a totally cool person. Your American dishes come out perfectly, Ma'am. What a beautiful garden outside of your door. England is really, really beautiful.

[@dlcalbaugh]

I love these cooking videos, and Vicky does a wonderful job cooking and narrating. She is delightful to watch.

[@MarkM58]

I live in Maryland and crabs are a HUGE part of the culture here. I would love to see the difference between your crabs and our Chesapeake Blue Crabs.

[@smarttvhome335]

Love the series! Perfect consistency! Very well done! (Kinda mad I don't have any though. Lol.) I'm glad you're enjoying your American food cooking experience!

[@portialancaster3442]

I applaud you for tackling these difficult recipes. Me? I just open a can of New England clam chowder and heat it up. Again, great job Vicki.

[@juliaellis2046]

Those are hard shelled clams. In New England, we call them quahogs ( pronounced ko hogs). New England clam chowder is made with soft shelled clams. But, we do make quahog chowder as well. They are both amazing.

[@nate9696]

Were those maybe cherry stone clams that she was using? They were pretty small

[@brianfite4740]

Out west we usually make New England Style, but we normally use manila's, since that is what we have fresh.

[@simontemplar3359]

Lol it's pronounced kwa hawgs.

[@JIMBEARRI]

@@nate9696 No, those are European clams. They aren't the same species as quahogs here in New England.

[@johnhelwig8745]

@@JIMBEARRI LOL, We'll have to get Laurence Brown from Lost in the Pond to do a video on the difference between U.S. and U.K. clams!

[@Jstreamssr]

You rock Vicky!! Thank you for your great interest in American foods!! 😀😀😀😀

[@danielm7435]

Clam chowder is definitely one of my top 3 soups. It’s really nice how you speak in admiration about your husband and his work. I think I speak for all of us by asking to hear more about him.

[@klinewalker7301]

Eleven minutes in the chowder already looks delicious Mum.

[@sandrad9695]

It looks delicious! My favorite clam chowder also has diced potatoes in it which really bulks it up.

[@flu4pdmt]

We love your mom!!! She's adorable and love watching her cook our food - keep up the good work!!!

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

I love watching Y'all enjoying American Dishes!!

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

San Franciscan here: LOOKS YUMMY! I make clam chowder all the time. As a singleton, I love that it freezes beautifully.

[@Knightowl1980]

Being from New England im really confused on how San Francisco became the other New England clam chowder region.

[@silvermine2033]

Connecticut here. I make it every weekend during the fall and winter months. I never get sick of it!

[@Knightowl1980]

@@silvermine2033 that’s a lot

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

@darcyjorgensen5808 - Oh my goodness, did you mean to channel Annelle in the Steel Magnolias movie with your 'freezes beautifully' comment? It's what I thought of immediately, and is a classic quote.

[@tamifaulkner4103]

You are delightful to watch and do so well cooking foods you have no history with!🎉

[@kristinallison5970]

Clam chowder often may have potatoes and cream added to it. Yours looks delicious so be proud of trying something new!

[@Jude_196]

oooooo - CLAM CHOWDER!!! YUM-YUM-YUM!!! LOVE IT!! GO, MUM!!! GREAT JOB: as ALWAYS!!! Hope ya'll ENJOY IT!!!

[@Cookie-K]

These cooking/taste tasting videos are so fun. Thank you for testng out some of our famous foods...😊

[@timadams9038]

I think these cooking videos are fun. I enjoy watching your mom do this

[@pennysilvey8868]

I love watching James’s mom. I enjoy watching her cook. She may need her own channel! I enjoy watching the entire family too. Good channel! You did a beautiful job in the chowder. So glad you loved making it!

[@chrisdavis7617]

Clam Chowder was a staple food for the Northeast Coast of the USA. Most of the men were fishermen or lobstermen. I'm pretty sure chowder is what they ate when they were out on the boats and for sure their ladies are at home making it too. Tomato based chowder is a nice change too. You can add shrimp, crab or lobster meat. My favorite food in the world is Crab. I'm a thousand miles away from the coast though.

[@Treasacello]

I've never made clam chowder from scratch, but it looks right and you are all enjoying it, so keep doing what you're doing. It made me hungry.

[@thelmataffakh9871]

Mama you are amazing ❤ I would be proud as an American to dine at your table ❤❤❤❤❤ peach cobbler is my favorite ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JerridCook]

Looks like another job well done by Vicky! Can't wait to see what y'all have up next for us to watch!

[@JesseCovington-no5hq]

Amazing job with the clam chowder & bacon. Also here’s a tip for cutting onions so you don’t cry. Keep up the great work, love your cooking!! How to cut an onion without crying.. #1 Never cut both ends off the onion. That causes vapors to escape that causes tears. -Instead, cut the onion with the root and stem aligned with a knife down the middle. -do not cut the hairy root side off. Instead Cut the stem side off.. -keep hairy root side on. -Cut stem side off, it has a longer root. -keep root side, Hairy on he’s good.. haha. -From here, you should be able to cut the onions anyway you like without cutting the hairy root side off. (Root On) (Stem Off) 😮Hope this helps. 😊 cheers.

[@JesseCovington-no5hq]

Pro tip. Save the leftover bread bowl. Next day, bake in the oven until lightly crispy. Great to snack on its own. Grab your favorite dipping sauce. Mine is Garlic hummus with a touch of olive oil. Tuck in! Ps. Just rip and tear with your hands to get the pieces you want to dip with.

[@dianelawson1115]

Vicky is doing such a great job ! I love watching her make all these different meals ! You can tell she's enjoying herself and she's not as nervous as she was in the beginning. I'd love to watch her make some chicken 'n dumplings !

[@maryslack6169]

James your mom is knocking it out of the park . I'm enjoying this very much

[@steveyaworsky6170]

Another job well done, mum. 👍 I think it's great that you guys have had both of your mothers on the channel. Great family time. I remember Millie's reaction to her first taste of clam chowder in San Francisco, and how she kept going back to it. Truth be told, I'd have done the same (I absolutely love clam chowder). 😁 I don't know if you guys are aware that this is New England style, and there's also another which is Manhattan. I've never had Manhattan style so I can't tell you much about it, but from what I hear it's not as popular as New England style is.

[@Cjamesj88]

Your mom is a great cook, glad you enjoyed Massachusetts unofficial state dish.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

Vicky, you're a natural on camera! You're doing a great job and I'm enjoying watching your cooking videos. Just wanted you to know there are two different types of clam chowder; New England Clam Chowder is cream based, and Manhattan Clam Chowder is tomato based. Both are very good.

[@JoKeR93007]

Great job, Vickie!! Looks delicious, as far as I can see, it appears correct to me. No such thing as "too long" a video. I love watching you. Your cooking is so good. Please continue. And yes, I would love to hear more about crab fishing. keep up the great work.

[@karlsmith2570]

2:57 "I Love A Bacon Sandwich, I Don't Know If You Have Lots Of Bacon Sandwiches In The US, But, I Love It" In answer to that question, Mrs. Vickie, Bacon Sandwiches are a thing here in the US, especially in the southern states

[@jamesmcclain5005]

😂...you got this, it's easy!

[@maryycarmen21]

Vicky is such a joy… I have never tried cooking clam chowder, I’ve had it at CA Adventure Park and it was pretty good 👍

[@skyhawk_4526]

There are two main types of clam chowder: Manhattan Clam Chowder (tomato-based) and New England Clam Chowder (cream-based). IMO, New England style clam chowder is the only way to go. Also, the serving of Clam Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl is a San Francisco invention, I believe. As a kid, I remember going to Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco quite a few times and having it served that way. The sourdough bread industry goes back a very long time in San Francisco and is basically the official bread of the city. So, it's kind of an East Coast meets West Coast American fusion to serve it that way. And it's delicious!

[@KTKacer]

Vicky, do you do a BLT is that your bacon sandwich? It's one of the best gifts we ever got from the British people! Bacon, letuce & Tomato on toast w mayonnaise. Great job! Wow, yes, a dangerous job your husband has. Has to be brave to do that, to be sure! We love seeing you try the foods we love!

[@kaylanichols7343]

Vicky, James and Milly are lucky to have your wonderful cooking, and who won the first personality in their lives. You are doing a fantastic job.

[@barbperry424]

Vicky, you are doing great! So much fun!

[@Saltwater_kayak]

Love you guys, please keep up the content.

[@apt221bbakerst]

Some restaurants in America serve soup in a bread bowl. I had Irish Stew in a bread bowl at an Irish restaurant in America and I have seen other stews and soups also served in some individual bread bowls. It is kind of a breaded pot pie.

[@mjreid30]

Vicki, you are doing so well with these videos. Its been a pleasure watching you try these recipes!

[@oldnumber5866]

Your mom should have her own channel. I love how she bravely tries things she has never cooked before.

[@lauranichols945]

By the way, that is not American clam chowder - it’s New England clam chowder. Manhattan clam chowder is tomatoey.

[@HighlanderFan-e1m]

That’s awesome Vicky’s husband is a fisherman. I imagine it’s like being a farmer in some ways: hard work, dirty work, but you can’t fathom going over to a 9 to 5.

[@Theresa-lp9xd]

Another fab dish Vicki! You are a courageous cook trying all of these new recipes while on video! And so far, you are nailing these dishes so you are obviously a great cook. Keep up the videos please!

[@janesmith146]

Good job! It looks delicious!

[@blippacg]

Good on ya, James' mom, for making the soup from scratch. I like to find pre made or canned chowder.

[@Knightowl1980]

Being from New England I can’t love this more. ❤