Remember this scenario? Just about every parent has done this. Coerced our children into tasting a new to them food. "Come on, just one bite". "It's good for you, nutritious and delicious". "Don't you want to be a gourmand when you grow up?". "Close your eyes and just swallow the d--- thing". Yes, know you're not supposed to do that to your kids, but when you know something is so yummy and delicious you hate to think they're missing the taste and texture.....................of a fried clam!!!
We always stop here on the little causeway in Kennebunkport, Maine for fried clams. Not the juicy, slimy, dip in melted butter, open mouth and slurp down 'steamers'. The just out of the bay, quick deep fried, golden, crispy, little critters, dipped in spicy cocktail sauce, chewed a bit and swallowed with an "ah, these darned things are fabulous, pass them back over here please".
We try to get one of three outdoor rustic benches on the deck in back of the Clam Shack. We can watch the ducks swimming below, the swifts flying by, and the whale watching boats come and go. Did you know that grandchildren are no different from your children. Sometimes they have to be coerced also. Jasmin has eaten most things we've offered on our travels. There was Seche (Cuttlefish) and Pissaladiere (like a pizza with 10 tons of sliced onions, anchovies and black olives) in France. In England she like everything, especially my second cousin's cheese scones, and at the local pub, the cheese baps (rolls) washed down with elderberry soda. In Spain she sat at a sidewalk cafe in Figueras and tucked into spicy tapas for lunch.........while we four adults tossed back a couple of bottles of the best chilled Spanish rose wine ever!
But............take a look at this face, it says it all!
As Granddad tucked into his delicious golden fried, crispy clams, Jasmin decided no way............and, sadly, she missed out on a tasty New England delicacy.
Needless to say, DH and I had no problem eating her share!
Maine was beautiful. We'll be back for fried clams, lobster and steamers some day soon I hope. (Perhaps she'll try them next time..................and love 'em hopefully).
-crop.JPG)
Fried clams are the best! I want some right now!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Susan
How our tastes change as we grow up! Maybe she'll get to like them...I've never tasted them!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Jasmin.
ReplyDeleteReminded me of a trip we took with you and Mike had clam chowder and LIKED it!
not for me - I prefer cod & chips
JJ
My boys LOVE fried clams! I really couldn't believe it when they were small, but they just couldn't get enough of them!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was the same way, but she did try Oyster Rockerfella with me which I must say would not look as appetizing as fried clams! I love fried clams too!
ReplyDeleteAhhh! Grandma, I just couldn't do it. It was disgusting!! But, like you always tell me, you never know until you try it! Well guess what, I did try it this time...ewwww is all I have to say.
ReplyDeleteNon clam eater,
Jasmin♥
Over the years our Marta has learned to love Itaian food. She struggles with the olives though :-)
ReplyDelete(Mary, I have a hard, hard time posting comments here......takes quite alot of attempts....looks like my name is too long.....)
Oh Jasmin, Jasmin, Jasmin - - - you missed a REAL treat, may I have your share?????
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I have to side with Jasmin on this one! But I'm so glad that you enjoyed her share...you could have had mine as well! ~Lori
ReplyDeleteFried clams is one of my favorites! Jasmin honey, sorry you didn't like them...but that's more for me!
ReplyDeleteMary, on my very first trip to Maine a couple of years ago, I had some of the best seafood I've ever eaten. And then, you mention Spanish Rose'. Sadly, many Americans equate Rose' with that awful white zinfandel. If they could only taste the fruity, slightly dry spanish variety, it would be more popular and less hard to find here.
Now I'm starving! Chris
I know Kennebunkport too, another place I usually visit, it's only a short drive from Rye where my friends live - but I'm with Jasmine on the fried clams - you can have my share too:) I love the Maine coast, there's something about it that really appeals to me, shall hopefully be seeing it again in late September.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Thanks for stopping by I always love to see where you have traveled to. Jasmin is as sweet as a button. I so enjoy visiting with her. I know how they like to have a follower and they love to have someone blog to them. My two little grand daughters just got blogs. They are big Michael Jackson fans, so they wanted to set up a blog. Their Mom helped them. I will have the girls blog to Jasmin. Destiny is 12, she will be starting the 6th grade, and Isabel is 9 she will be in the 4th grade. Jasmin would be a good little friend for them. Loved the big boats, I would want to sit where I could watch them come in also. Country Hugs My Friend, Sherry
ReplyDeleteHey Mary; OH my I have seen that look on my kids faces many times...lol don't you just love it.. And you know that when they try it,,, they will like, it is just getting them to open up.... What gorgeous photos, since hubby and I are not living in North Carolina I am hoping to take a trip up there some time... love the photos...
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
Hugs;
Alaura
I was coerced into trying steamers when i was a kid by a well meaning relative. They claimed the more of them I ate, the more I would like them! I made it to 3 and knew I would never like them. It's the texture thing, I guess. I do like fried clams on occasion, just not many. The squishy belly gets to me after a few.
ReplyDeleteHave fun in the West, there are some well known anatomical parts that Jasmine may want to stay away from there ;-)
Janet
I love the look!!! Perhaps one day she'll see the light. They are so great especially when you're at the ocean. Fresh is best!!!!!
ReplyDelete