New Zealand Family try Clam Chowder & Marionberry for the first time! (SOMETHING CRAZY HAPPENED.)

[@steventambon2588]

Your love of Ranch dressing reaches a level of true American passion

[@ct6852]

It's so good. lol

[@betteryourlife865]

Good freshly made ranch is so addictive ha. Can’t stand the bottled stuff after you get the GOOD ranch.

[@patmancrowley8509]

My brother, GOD rest his soul, used to make fresh Ranch dressing back in the early 1980's before the dressing came to our area in the bottle. It was GREAT!

[@JFLY78]

As a kiwi myself visiting the states earlier in the year the best ranch I tried was in Chicago at Lou Malnati's... Celery never tasted so good! lol

[@ZeroTolerance-tk9ce]

My wife makes a ranch dressing that's to die for.

[@GlennESmith-sv2hs]

Thought you might enjoy this little fact: I am a retired 20-year veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. My wife of 43 years is Korean, born and raised. For entertainment, she only watches Korean programming. She never watches TV or movies with me... except for your videos. I've been watching since the first time you tried grilled cheese sandwiches. Recently, when I was watching the first video on your U.S. RV tour, she happened to see it and stopped and asked what I was watching. I told her a little bit about your channel. Intrigued, she sat down and watched with me. Now she watches every episode with me, and asks me every day if there is a new one. We both thoroughly enjoy them. Thank you for doing what you do. It brought my wife and I just a little bit closer than we already were.

[@mandyfischer3133]

That's pretty incredible and sweet. I enjoy your Love story and yes having a show or two that you share together can being you two even closer. Always nice to have separate interest but a pretty good feeling to share some together, I'm so happy this family did this for you and I definitely see how and why they did. I love watching them ❤

[@emilysmith259]

The REASON marionberries primarily grow in Oregon is because they were 'invented' here. Marionberries are a variety of blackberry or black raspberry. They were crossbreed as a new variety here in Oregon and became an instant hit. Now, you know why!

[@JohnMorris-c5v]

They're everywhere from Northern California to the Canadian border now

[@moniquegin8444]

I always butter the sourdough tops

[@paulbrickler]

OK that makes sense, I'm from the States but I've never heard of marionberries (unless they were the mayor of DC), But I've never been north of Eureka on the West Coast. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@glendaakers7528]

@@paulbrickler Too good- Marian Berry...😄

[@kennyg64]

It must be a coastal thing. Whenever I'm back home in Eugene, I don't go out too much.

[@napu2652]

Your videos specifically about America makes us from the U.S. really appreciate what we’ve got 💯🙏🇺🇸🇳🇿

[@brianwalker5937]

As a kid I was yelled at constantly, "Brian, don't play with your food." Here are two parents encouraging trying new things. Atlanta goes for broke, dips the french fry into the clam chowder, and mom and pop says she "leveled up." Instead of berating her, she is praised for her ingenuity. Good on you. Love the channel.

[@JacobMcG64]

Just wait till they try fries in a frosty from Wendy's

[@MississippiKitten]

@@JacobMcG64 Yaaas! The ULTIMATE fry dip!

[@WhatTheCat2024]

Reading that I pictured it in my head and as they smash it, the heavens open up, the clouds parting as the Family is washed in sunshine, Lee Greenwood appears singing "I'm Proud to be an American" and President Trump rolls up in a Tesla Cyber Truck with Joe Rogan, RFK, Tulsi Gabbard, and Elon and hands them all new US passports as they instantly become "Your New Zealand-American Family".@@JacobMcG64 🤠😎

[@NothingElseMatters777]

She wasn't playing with her food, though. :) She was eating.

[@randallmcmanamy6945]

Really think the success of this family and their channel isn't so much due to the types of content they show but in my opinion is everyone's personality. I tell you for me I can watch them pretty much cover or do anything. They just make me feel good. Great family. Wish them well in everything they do.

[@gilbertspader7974]

Yes ❤

[@glendaakers7528]

@@gilbertspader7974 100% agree!

[@garyneilson3075]

Because they have that wholesome feel that is pretty fast vanishing these says

[@timbillings6884]

👍🏼👍🏼🙏❤️💯

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Wow Randall, thankyou so much for that beautiful comment! We so appreciate your support and kind words ❤

[@kenziedayne4234]

So nice to see you try a real restaurant and not just fast food chains. I feel like the rest of the world thinks America is just all fast food, but we have really amazing individually owned restaurants with outstanding real food. I look at fast food as being the lowest rung on the ladder here. Hardly worth the money.

[@ChrisRoxDuhh]

1000 percent agree!!

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

Fast Food is when you are in a hurry, have to get some where, traveling or when you just have no time. Real restaurants are for family, for love, great food and time enjoyment

[@hartplanet356]

Clam chowder is silky and luscious with a mild flavour that packs a punch. It is not fishy. It is soooo good !

[@kylegareau9238]

Dang only 10 days into 10 weeks good to know a ton of content from the trip is still to come!!

[@birdlandartrenae2632]

Even knowing your family is quite literally from an island culture, I love that you are giving the PNW seafood a try. We pride ourselves on fresh, delicious, local fare.

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

I can co-sign that. PNW seafood is the first thing I always mention to people who express an interest in visiting.

[@mescko]

@@WhatKindOfNameNow Can't get Dungeness anywhere else!

[@natelara6249]

You new found love of ranch makes you guys true Americans

[@elkins4406]

You visited the Chowder Bowl in Nye Beach! That's been our coast holiday lunch spot for over twenty years now. Even when we're not staying anywhere near Newport, we always have to stop there anyway on our drive down the coast, because it's such a tradition that it just doesn't feel right without at least one visit to the Chowder Bowl. Just seeing the image in my sidebar gave me an enormous grin.

[@Mikey_Likes_It_Too]

Absolutely love how you all share just passing dishes down, what an awesome family adventure!

[@CreatorInTrng]

Exactly - the sharing and the (mostly) mmm expressions (not everyone liked everything-acceptable) was legend. I like clam chowder - especially when it's done right. I've had a few that made me ask if there were any clams in this lumpy flower soup.....

[@LindaC616]

Yes, no waste, like on other channels, where they order one of everything and eat half of each

[@ConstantChaos1]

That was me and my siblings every time we went anywhere for dinner, i love trying new foods lol

[@ConstantChaos1]

​@CreatorInTrng imo clam chowder needs huge chunks of clam, like it's supposed to be hearty let me use my teeth lol

[@CreatorInTrng]

@@ConstantChaos1 Absolutely, chunky pieces of clams - but not gooey lumps of flour (I think I misspelled flour in my first post.)

[@ronnymiller3424]

I was in Newport about 4 months ago. I'm a truck driver. I'm half Samoan and getting ready to retire. So pleasant to see your family enjoying yourselves. Please be safe. GOD bless you all. Thank you for posting!

[@ct6852]

Heard Oregon has a fairly big Samoan population compared to other states.

[@jonharrison2390]

I'm a lifelong Oregonian and have enjoyed the Chowder Bowl in Nye Beach since the early 80's. Hands down the best on the west coast. And that's not just nostalgia speaking. I'm so thrilled watching your adventures through my part of this magnificent country. Thank you for sharing something you and your kids will remember for the rest of your lives. ❤

[@mattzukowski1207]

That's my opinion as well. I know I'll be back early winter for the Sea Lion Caves in Florence but without a doubt we'll eat at the Chowder Bowl and crab and, well, I think it's actually called Crab!

[@BigTree70]

Hello Jon, I have a question ... is the Huckleberry shakes also just an Oregonian thing? Several years ago I was out there visiting Medford and I fell in love with those shakes, the cinnamon roll French toast, Dutch Bros coffee stands, The Oregon Vortex House Of Mystery, the waterfall tour around Crater Lake and Jasper's Cafe!!

[@kettch777]

Restaurants in Oregon that are good tend to make their own ranch on site, using our local favorite herb, dillweed. I agree, it's even better than the normal stuff. Homemade kicks mass produced's butt!

[@mistressthorn]

I'm so glad you guys got the chance to visit Oregon and finally taste marionberry! Newport is one of my favorite coastal towns in Oregon to visit and it's awesome that you had such nice weather when you visited :)

[@tony_25or6to4]

Marionberries grow in Oregon primarily.

[@user-pz6ph1hj2u]

Because they are a hybrid named for Marion County. Much like Boysenberries are named for Boise.

[@marianneryan9780]

Marionberries were developed as OSU in Corvallis! They’re wonderful!

[@josephpadula2283]

Boysenberries! I thought they where poison berries and never Tried them !

[@JohnMorris-c5v]

They grow all over western Washington too. I have them growing in my back yard and I'm 100 miles north of the Oregon/Washington border

[@garygreen7552]

I had some in Cambria in California.

[@gdhaney136]

I grew up on homemade clam chowder. Dug up the clams myself. This makes me so happy to see! Love your adventures!

[@yournewzealandfamily]

How cool!!!

[@emmelia273]

When Nadine popped up at the thought of the fry in the chowder and Denzie giggled at the desserts, my kids and I lost it. Love y'all's enthusiasm.

[@marymueller3797]

Love your channel! So glad you made it to Oregon, my home. You REALLY lucked out with the weather....when it happens, its glorious. Oregonians usually wear a jacket with a hood...when the sun comes out..we run outside! Safe travels!

[@aTheoryofFlight]

I loved seeing you try the bread bowl clam chowder. It is totally nostalgic. Would love to see you guys go try it on a wharf. The one where I grew up you would walk down the wharf and get a free sample from each restaurant (maybe 5-7 samples) then go back to your favorite and get it in the bread bowl, each place tasted different for whatever preference you have. The best part is when you have finished the chowder, it has had time to soak the inside of the bread bowl and you rip that up. The sour dough soaked with that creamy chowder is SO good… yum, really brings me back. (queue scene of eating this on the end of the wharf watching the otters, the sunbathing seals, the calm lap of the waves and seagulls calling, and the crisp sea air in your face)

[@typerk]

Clam chowder is one my favorite things in the world. I'm allergic to crustaceans(shrimp, crab, lobster) But not mollusks (clam, oysters, scallop etc) so it always feels like I'm getting away with something when I eat it. Btw, great job mom and dad for making these tremendous memories possible for the kiddos

[@mescko]

That *is* a shame, as the best thing about my Oregon coast is...Dungeness crab. Although Pacific scallops are second. I'm betting the family tried neither. now *that* is a shame.

[@elkins4406]

@@mescko Dungeness crab is only in season from November-December to April-June, depending on specific yearly conditions. I didn't catch when these folks were in Oregon, but there'd be little point in ordering it out of season. It probably wouldn't even appear on the menu at better restaurants, and ordering it at those places that do keep it on the menu year 'round, you'd still only be getting it frozen. Not much point in that. I agree, though, that it's spectacular in season.

[@AdamLoerts]

So proud of seeing your family enjoy my home state. Love from another Oregonian

[@michaelfrance2007]

I'm so glad you got a chance to go to Oregon, where I live. I hope you enjoyed your time here.

[@scotthuish67]

I'm just glad they went somewhere besides Mo's

[@TobiUchiha74]

@@scotthuish67 That's the most accurate statement lol.

[@RayRayTheBent]

Marionberry is a hybrid of blackberry and raspberry, very much regional.

[@Lightningrod75]

They aren't directly, they are a crazy lineage of various blackberries. A Marion berry is a cross between Chehalem and Olallie black berries, those berries are hybridized logan berries... anyway there are 14 berries in their lineage and one in the second generation is a raspberry.

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

​@@Lightningrod75 How's the taste difference between those and Boysenberries?

[@t.bartley5768]

Sourdough is definitely the way to go with clam chowder. I don’t know what it is but there is something about the flavor combination that is otherworldly.

[@makingtechsense126]

For many years my wife and I would travel to the Oregon Coast just for the cannon-ball-bowl of clam chowder with bay shrimp on top. Then one day my wife developed an allergy to shellfish and I developed an allergy to potato. Now they are just a pleasant memory. I am so glad to see your family enjoying local cuisine.

[@jefferywarburton2116]

Potato bacon soup with fried onion in, can be as tempting as clam chowder when done well.

[@karenpruitt6833]

I agree! Kept thinking that chowder needed copped bacon on top.😋

[@LogicalNiko]

Marionberry is a cross breed of blackberry that was invented at Oregon State University in Corvallis in 1945. It really only grows in Oregon's climate. There is a very close hybrid that was created later using the boysenberry from Australia (Silvanberry) that has very similar qualities but can live in a much wider climate area. I believe you should be able to get and grow the Silvanberry in NZ as they love that costal temperate band.

[@doloresbriseno2567]

Thank you. Had no idea on the marionberry.

[@bdaoust2007]

Clam chowder is awesome in Massachusetts. Come visit !

[@HoiiPolloii]

I absolutely second this! Gottta try Clam Chowder from either the Cape or somewhere on the water in Boston!

[@markmac59]

The Back Bay Hilton in Boston, great Chowder...

[@ellieadams1124]

Our only child (he is 35) moved from Michigan to Massachusetts 8 months ago and we miss him bigger than the universe. We are planning on visiting for Christmas. He lives about an hour from Boston proper. @bdaoust2007 can you give us any tips on places to see and stay? He has roomies in MA and I offered to make Christmas dinner at his place and wow I was shot down, I think it is a bachelor pad and he does not want us over other than to honk from the driveway, moving right along so I am wanting a place I can cook and have him and his roomies over for Christmas Day dinner. Any ideas where to stay? He is in a town called Fitchburg. Many thanks.

[@BrandensOutdoorChannel]

Chowda lol

[@alainexpat]

Legal Seafoods was my go to place for clam chowder back in the day when I was a student in Boston. I wonder if it is still there.

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

There's a Manhatten-style Clam Cowder that's more like a Vegetable Soup (burnt orange base) with clams in it. I never cared for Manhatten-style myself. Always just preferred New England-style. And the best canned variety is either Progresso's Rich & Hearty Clam Cowder or Campbell's Chunky Clam Cowder.

[@Lala61669]

Hey guys, I've tried New England clam chowder and love it!!! My son is on the spectrum and he's BIG on textures and flavors, he recently tried clam chowder and loved it!!! I've heard of Marionberries, although I've never tried them, they sound delicious though. I love how you share your cultural experiences with the whole fam, it's great to see. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing more of your journey.

[@JescaML]

There’s also a Manhattan clam clowder which is red in flavor and way different.

[@diggityDan74]

This is a video like all the others that you can't help but smile watching, especially seeing genuine reactions to all the different foods available across the land is fun too.

[@KathrynMVR]

Marionberries were 1st created by Oregon State University by Prof. George Waldo and Named for the county they were first grown in. They are the BEST!!! (Marion Berry yougart is my fave!) SO glad you are shining a light on our beautiful Oregon....but you MUST come back for the major parts of Oregon you missed! 😉

[@rj-zz8im]

I love the Oregon Coast so much. The little towns are perfect. The scenery is ridiculous! Clam Chowder is a very hearty, warm dish and perfect for that area.

[@lonniekropf808]

I grew up in Oregon, and have been to the chowder bowl many times. I live in Hawaii now, but when I go back to visit family, the chowder bowl is still one of my favorites.

[@jakeharwood4603]

Ah my home state of 27 years! I love Oregon and am so happy you guys like it. Mo's is the best clam chowder ever, lots to do on the coast!!!! Oregon is truly beautiful!!

[@oldfogey4679]

Jake I have to leave ore due to the rapid barometric pressure changes making me ill! Plus the drug decriminalization has endangered my life ! I'm leaving my native state hoping to start over in another country due to trump co ! I'm sorry to leave my native state!

[@kelseybuckmaster6395]

MO’s is the best!!!

[@ryanawilson8549]

It's great to see people try and enjoy something new

[@Ljorm]

This is a special one for me... loved going to the Chowder Bowl with my Grandparents. Newport is little known gem. Thank you for bring back the memories.

[@RICHARD-t1u9o]

When you go to Seattle try the Ivar’s clam chowder, Pike street market. Also, when you get back home Atlanta should make a pot of “Fall River” clam chowder.

[@ADSFM_Joe]

If you want the absolute BEST clam chowder, you have to come visit Rhode Island! In addition to the clam chowder we have clam cakes that are a must try. Rhody has a bunch of other weird food stuff like hot wiener's (aka "Gut Busters"), Dynamites, coffee milk, and Del's frozen lemonade. Hopefully you all get up to the New England area!

[@glennthompson7525]

I enjoy good clam chowder....and yes, lots of clams on the coast there. Now the Merion Berry thing seems like a definite to do as well. Great video. Glad y'all are having such a great trip.

[@skyhawk_4526]

I love how you discovered the amazing pairing of chips (fries) and clam chowder. It's a fantastic combination!

[@AngelaVEdwards]

I am a Washington State girl and I _love_ Marionberry. It's one of my most favorite things ever.

[@timisme8360]

This is another successful video because you left me smiling, happy, hungry and a wee bit jealous. 😊😅 I can't say it enough that I'm so pleased & proud that y'all had such a good time here.

[@mrhalfstep]

This is more like "New Zealand Piranha Family try Clam Chowder & Marionberry for the first time"! Yum, Yum, Yum, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme! This was hilarious to watch! That restaurant should have sponsored the video. You guys made me want to drive from Kentucky just to try that food.

[@TheCmducks]

Love the channel guys , thanks for inviting us along

[@MississippiKitten]

I was lucky enough to live in Oregon during the fall when the marionberries ripened. There's a little town on the coast called Garibaldi and I'd go there almost every weekend to pick marionberries and go crabbing on their amazing pier. You can rent the crab traps there and catch SO much fresh dungeoness crab for dinner. Marionberries grew wild along the train tracks and they were so prevalent, my sister and I had marionberry fights--slinging the berries at each other; the results were similar to paintball and we'd both be 75% purple at the end! I wish I could say we were children when we did this but we were mid/late 20s. :D

[@karenbennett3662]

I was just going to suggest they go crabbing but of course this was months ago!

[@manxkin]

Love clam chowder. New England style, Manhattan style and west coast.

[@HunterOxley]

I'm so glad you got to enjoy my area on a sunny day! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your visit!

[@natashamurphy9736]

I go to see my Dr in New Port and stop get clam chowder at the chowder bowl. Love it. My son's and I dip fries in chowder.

[@kyletaylor2854]

Ya'll are refreshing. Love your family! God bless and hope you don't stop 🙂🇺🇲

[@babyslunk]

You guys are so jazzed about the food. Love it. Everything you had is total soul food to most of our country. They are all staples

[@lawrenceshdow]

Maybe the chowder is more coastal . Midwest; clam chowder isn't really a big thing.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I was gifted a jar of Marionberry once. Best jam I ever tasted.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

Newport is beautiful! I am so happy you were able to get there.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

It is always a pleasure watching your family enjoy yourselves. You are always so real, funny & love to have a good time. It is good to see all of you enjoy whatever it is that you are doing. So, glad to see you in Oregon. It is a lovely state & laid back & very kind. Shine on!

[@yournewzealandfamily]

Awwwww man thankyou SO much! Thanks for being here and supporting, we love you!

[@williamscoggin1509]

Friend of mine from New York taught me when I get clam chowder in a bowl to put some shredded cheddar cheese in the chowder. But I bet shrimp on top of all of that would be really good too! 🤤

[@SeFreaCweth]

I have never tried west coast clam chowder when I was out there. In New England its very common and every family has their own version. We usually enjoy best the kind mom made growing up.

[@JayEm74]

The Ladies know...their reactions were, spot on.

[@thamoris9138]

I live in Washington state...been to the Oregon coast many times. Nothing beats a good clam chowder in a sour dough bread bowl on a cold, foggy day ! It's good always...but....Something about eating it on the coast...makes it taste 100x better! Maybe it's the salty air?? ...IDK...lol

[@dennisirving8794]

That restaurant and Mo's in Depoe Bay have been around forever and have been favorites of my family for years since I was a kid, I'm nearly 48 years old now. Absolutely amazing food at both places in both towns. This video made me realize that I am way over due for a weekend trip down there. It's actually been 21 years, and it's literally a 2-3 hour drive from where I live.

[@kenhindes5487]

Marionberry is indeed an Oregon specialty. It is a blackberry cultivar developed at Oregon State University, and is widely grown here. There is a “native” blackberry that is not actually a native plant, but got here somehow and is VERY invasive, birds eat them and spread the seeds. Marionberry was developed from them, but are a much larger berry, about the size of the last joint of the thumb. You can use them like any other berry, as in pies, jams, syrups, etc. Glad you enjoyed them! I follow you closely, and am happy you are enjoying Oregon. To me the climate (at least on the western side of the state) is very similar to NZ. Got to spend 6 weeks in NZ a few years ago, 3 weeks on each island.

[@mikecrabtree8200]

10 weeks. With all the places you are going. I can’t even begin to cackilate 😂 the amount of money you’re going to drop on this trip. I hope it is everything you hoped for and a thousand times more.

[@makapan1]

That restaurant recommendation was spot on...something for everyone in the family. Notoriously picky Denzel didn't like the Clam Chowder and still gave a 9 out of 10 overall rating. So, that tells you how good the food was overall, This is not just a Clam Chowder spot.

[@annaburch3200]

We love that restaurant! Amazing food! The "chips" are amazing. I love that people are recognizing you guys. 😀

[@Bduh2]

After watching each video where you all rate the food, the one thing that always cracks me up is that I long for it. So, with that in mind, I will make clam chowder from scratch today. Lucky me has to go shopping anyway so now I know what to cook tonight.

[@LindaC616]

This happens to me every Monday and Friday, with the Irish. They wind up trying something that I usually don't eat like pizza or some sort of chips and that's all I want, because their videos come out at dinner time😅

[@Larecm]

Mom amd son are twins. Look so much alike. Dad and daughter are twining too ☺️

[@morschgaming]

No one mentioned the music in the background as well. Would definitely visit this place! Outside, good food and good music.....yes please!

[@matts156]

As always, you guys give great, honest ratings to your tries. If you like something you say so, and if you didn't care for it, you say so. I like that. I love love love New England clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. I put lots of coarse ground pepper on mine, but that's not for everyone. Not a fan of Manhattan clam chowder at all. I'm kind of "meh" on fish tacos. Sam, you looked like you were being transported when you tried the tacos. That was fun to watch.

[@MN-bg9ud]

I am not entirely sure what it is but She Crab soup is amazing. I lived in Florida and it was a seasonal dish at a local beach bar/restaurant, that restaurant was also covered by Guy Fieri’s show Triple D.

[@DogwafflDan]

I grew up in Florida and Deviled Crab was the big thing growing. I'm told it's a lost art and they're not as common anymore.

[@nancyminton3064]

The part of the southern coast between Charleston and Savannah has great she-crab soups at almost all the restaurants. Yum!

[@miners_treasures]

Boston clam chowder is life changing though!!

[@LythaWausW]

I'm googling and trying to figure out what makes boston clam chowder different. I make my own clam chowder cuz I live in one of those clam-free countries. The Boston style recipes look just like mine, but with bacon.

[@cherylflam3250]

@@LythaWausW

[@wandapease-gi8yo]

Boston Clam Chowder is different from Oregon Clam Chowder. I’ve eaten both and love both. I find that neither is Better! They are both great foods, especially after hours out on the cold sea coasts!

[@timisme8360]

If bread pudding isn't done right it can come out very dry and grainy but if it's done properly, it really is like a creamy custard. From the looks of things, you got a good one. And something tells me that the berry dessert is hitting on all cylinders for you as well. I've had all the food that you've eaten but I haven't had bread pudding in a looong time and that Marion Berry dessert is making me a little jealous.

[@mikeguy]

I LOVE CLAM CHOWDER!!! Yep, good to dip the bread in it, too!!!

[@mosthaunted2]

I've said it before, but your videos are the best on youtube, I look forward to every one of them, Really good Quality entertainment for everyone, Thank you guys!!

[@markmac59]

Totally agree.

[@ellieadams1124]

I wish I was watching more, I have been consumed with our election. I adore all of you and you make me so happy. I just love your family. I hope you come to Michigan and I wish I could give you some tips to see amazing beautiful places here. Safe travels and God Bless.

[@djohnranch]

So happy for you having a great time in my home state. ]

[@virginiaallen3406]

Also love Manhattan Clam chowder..would have that in San Francisco with my Dad near the amusement park that was down by the beach ..a diner outside the park near the entrance...I was the only one who liked Manhattan Clam chowder & I always got to go with my Father when we'd visit S.F...just him n me, sitting at the counter. So special. ❤

[@jeffkuipers1030]

i was a teenager when i first tasted clam chowder and since then i love a big bowl of NEW ENGLAND clam chowder.

[@melodini3125]

Sourdough bread bowls are awesome! My husband was born in Marion county in Oregon which is where the Marion berries originated. Oregon has the best berries. We have the perfect climate for them. Corbett Oregon has the absolutely best blueberries because of their ice storms in the winter. You should try some of the other blackberries too besides the Marion berries. The English blackberries which are invasive are nonetheless still one of the sweetest most mind blowing flavors if you can pick them straight off the bramble when they are sun warmed and so ripe that they can’t survive transport. The really good ones aren’t sold in stores but can be picked or found at farmers markets or farm stands because you have to eat or freeze or use them the day they are picked. We have so many amazing berries here. One year I picked and froze some berries from the spring through fall of all the varieties in our forest and garden and in the end made out of this world 14 berry jam. If you can stock up on berry jam or frozen berries while in the Pacific Northwest I highly suggest it. ❤

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

This family is so wholesome ❤ love the travel series.

[@timisme8360]

If you ever get a chance to try soft shell crab it's delicious. The crab are harvested right after they've molted, so their new shell is soft, as in the name. If you put them on a grill zyou can just eat it, shell & all.

[@TimNoel2]

My favorite seafood has always been lobster bisque.

[@mescko]

Make it with Dungeness crab and level up - it's better than lobster IMO.

[@yeshuasaves7882]

ooo shrimp on the clam chowder new level for me. and a Manhattan clam chowder with the red sauce is good

[@johncoleman3933]

This is seriously the most wholesome family on youtube ive ever seen and ive been watching since the football reactions from Sam. I really hope i get to meet your amazing family one day! Much love from a big and long term fan from the Capital of Florida!

[@waynemarshall1476]

As an Oregonian, i gotta say i am super happy with how much you are enjoying it here. Can't wait for you to see the portland area.

[@reuben9213]

Your whole family is Awesome . I watch every episode that I can and never am disappointed . Thank you guys

[@shawnadams1460]

I love the saying "It doesn't look appetizing...but man it was good!" Hear that about a ton of the American foods I like, New England Clam Chowder, Biscuits and Gravy, Scrapple and so sooo many more!!

[@tonyterryjohnson8603]

I did a Google search and apparently Clam chowder is available in NZ. America's Test kitchen is a fabulous show with the best recipes.

[@milemarker301]

I moved to Michigan from the Oregon coast, but I still order Marionberry every holidays from Oregon (it is a specialized blackberry)

[@Kpoole35]

If you guys ever come back to the States Oregon is definitely somewhere you absolutely have to revisit. The Salem area is the capital and there’s such a rich history from the manifest destiny era and things to just do and see.

[@colinjames7569]

Fam you come here!! You will get our best!! ❤😎😁

[@colinjames7569]

Go to Gilbert’s chowder house. Portland Maine. Best lobster chowda in the world bro!!

[@timisme8360]

The west coast, Gulf coast and east coast are known for the best, and freshest, seafood! If you like seafood, we are blessed here in the United States. Seafood! I see food, I eat it! Lol I have to say, seafood is the bomb! Not a winter goes by when I don't make my fish chowder (halibut, haddock, shrimp, taters, onions & corn on the cob, simmered for hours in a shrimp stock) and my clam chowder. And no summer is complete without my family's clam bake and my maple smoked salmon, brushed with maple syrup while smoking for 3 hrs, low & slow. And for my older daughter's and older son in law's birthdays (within a week of each other) they usually always choose surf & turf (lobster tail and ribeye steaks).

[@johnboy6073]

I'm a fairly new subscriber and a brand new full-time RVer. Love the video and look forward to your videos visiting my beloved state. As a matter of fact I was watching this while staying in Garibaldi near Tillamook. Enjoy the rest of your trip and safe travels!

[@jamiehromas]

Thanks for bringing simple joy to our day. ❤

[@dalebeals2465]

For me clam chowder is my go to soup. Fried catfish, or walleye, best fish I know of.

[@DJPsyfer]

This Family Vacay makes me irrationally happy... God Bless You NZ Family!.. Can't wait for the next video. I mentioned it before , I SOOOO want you to do a similar RV trip here in Canada. Either an East Coast run (Toronto --> P.E.I. or Newfoundland) or a West Coast Run (Calgary ---> Northern BC....Maybe even Yukon!).

[@LogicalNiko]

So you'll do very well making a Chowder of New Zealand Tuatua clams. They will be very similar. Scallops and Mussels are a good substitute you should be able to find all over NZ. You can also do a similar recipe with crawfish meat, or a very mild but firm fish (Gurnard or Cod for example). The results will be very close. Also there is another option. The cost is high, but many places will freeze pack and ship (or know a place that will) clam chowder to you in NZ. Clam chowder is something that frozen reheats almost exactly like fresh.

[@melaniedejonge5234]

Awww!!! I love Newport!

[@doloresbriseno2567]

Never had fish tacos until I moved to the west coast in the 90s. They are delicious with ranch and lime juice, but also with cole slaw. Who knew? Well, people on the west coast knew.