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New England clam chowder has a history almost as rich as its taste. It is believed to be derived from the fish stews brought from France and England by the first European settlers in America.It also is influenced by Native American culture. The indigenous peoples of America included clams as part of their diet. This was a new concept to the settlers, who preferred eels. There are records of clam chowder being served near Boston in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Even Herman Melville sings its praises in his famous novel, Moby Dick.The New England type of clam chowder can be considered a type of soup, although it is slightly thicker than most vegetable soups and broths. This is because .. more»

Every year on Mount Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, a hiker gets into difficulties and needs rescuing. Some year there's more than others. On occasions the outcome is tragic.Since 1847, 146 deaths have been reported on and around the mountain - more lives claimed than on Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Mount Washington is one of my favorite destinations in New England. But I've learnt not only to enjoy the mountain but respect it as well.At 6,288 feet Mount Washington is no giant. And the fact many people do hike to the summit successfully without any prior major climbing experience belies the danger lurking on its slopes.This mountain is in the direct path of .. more»