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Have You Tried a New Food Truck? We Visited the Cod Squad Truck

We're already out taste testing the new additions to the Boston Food Truck scene. Last Thursday, we tried the Cod Squad Truck from Captain Marden's Seafood. Their haddock sandwich was a hit! We'll do a full report once we've tasted a few more items.

Keep an eye on the Cod Squad Truck specials board. We had a fun Twitter conversation with the truck crew this week. If you see "Penny's Special," it will be their version of Rhode Island style clam chowder and clam cakes.

It might be the clear chowder we have told you about in the past or the red chowder that was served at all the shore dinner halls and amusement parks. That is sometimes called Rocky Point Clam Chowder. The clam cakes are fritters containing pieces of clams that you can dip in the chowder.

Either Rhode Island Chowder should qualify for the trucks healthy option. The clam cakes will have to count as your weekly cheat if you're watching what you eat.

Once the season gets rolling, this spot on Belvidere Street (map) near the Christian Science fountain should be a destination with up to 4 trucks at a time, convenient seating, and the entertainment of watching people play with the fountain. (More fountain fun at Water Attracts)

Update 04.09.13: Correction! There will be 3 trucks at Belvidere Street. It is site #4 not 4 trucks. Thanks to Steven from Hub Food Trucks for explaining that #4 on the city's schedule to me!

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April 9, 2013
Another Version of Clam Chowder – No Cream or Tomato!

Two types of clam chowder seem to dominate the chowder houses of the Northeast – New England and Manhattan style. But there are a couple more versions that we enjoyed during our years living in Rhode Island. We always refer to them as "clear Rhode Island clam chowder" and "amusement park red chowder."

Last week, Penny whipped up a version of the clear chowder from a new recipe that was tweaked by one of her favorite food sites, Leite's Culinaria – just six ingredients in the recipe.

Penny added parsley for color and made it seven. She also used some uncured bacon instead of the salt pork. But it was tasty, and we love the idea of adding that dash of Worcestershire sauce. Penny says that's something her Uncle Al, the Navy chef, would've done.

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October 16, 2012
Another Version of Clam Chowder – No Cream or Tomato!

Two types of clam chowder seem to dominate the chowder houses of the Northeast – New England and Manhattan style. But there are a couple more versions that we enjoyed during our years living in Rhode Island. We always refer to them as "clear Rhode Island clam chowder" and "amusement park red chowder."

Last week, Penny whipped up a version of the clear chowder from a new recipe that was tweaked by one of her favorite food sites, Leite's Culinaria – just six ingredients in the recipe.

Penny added parsley for color and made it seven. She also used some uncured bacon instead of the salt pork. But it was tasty, and we love the idea of adding that dash of Worcestershire sauce. Penny says that's something her Uncle Al, the Navy chef, would've done.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

October 16, 2012
Another Version of Clam Chowder – No Cream or Tomato!

Two types of clam chowder seem to dominate the chowder houses of the Northeast – New England and Manhattan style. But there are a couple more versions that we enjoyed during our years living in Rhode Island. We always refer to them as "clear Rhode Island clam chowder" and "amusement park red chowder."

Last week, Penny whipped up a version of the clear chowder from a new recipe that was tweaked by one of her favorite food sites, Leite's Culinaria – just six ingredients in the recipe.

Penny added parsley for color and made it seven. She also used some uncured bacon instead of the salt pork. But it was tasty, and we love the idea of adding that dash of Worcestershire sauce. Penny says that's something her Uncle Al, the Navy chef, would've done.

What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

October 16, 2012