As the Kennepunkpoort Festival 2012 is getting closer and closer, we are becoming more excited about experiencing so many outstanding events. My interview and  bio for Executive Chef Bryan Dame was featured on CityRoom. He was nice enough to send his New England Clam Chowder and grandfather’s Clam Fritters for us.

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Executive Chef Bryan Dame

ew England Clam Chowder from Kennebunkport, Maine

Courtesy of Chef Bryan Dame, Executive Chef of the Tides Beach Club

Serves 4 as a first course

Ingredients:

10 pounds cherry-stone clams

3/4 cup water

¾ cup white wine

Wash clams & steam  …  reserve cooking liquid  …  pick & chop clams

¼ pound bacon, diced

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 large onion, diced

¼ cup celery, diced

1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced

¼ cup flour

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Reserved clam juice

2 cups cream

1 teaspoon chopped thyme

Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Method:

Render bacon.

Add butter and onion and sweat.

Add oregano, garlic, celery and potatoes stir well.

Add flour to make a roux.

Add clam juice and cream.

Cook until potatoes are tender and add clams, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and pepper.

My Grandfather’s Clam Fritters

Ingredients:

½ cup diced bacon

½ cup minced onion

1 cup chopped clams

1 egg

½ cup milk

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 cup flour

Method:

Render bacon and add onion, sweat onion and chill.

Mix well with all other ingredients.

Portion into 1 tablespoon sized balls and fry at 350 F.


Kennepunkport Festival 2012

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This event is produced and presented by Maine Magazine in cooperation with The Kennebunkport Festival Committee. There are many sponsors who support this endeavor as it benefits Share our Strength. The event will have art shows, cocktail parties, dinners and unforgettable experiences.

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Maralyn D. HillThe Epicurean Explorer

President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

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Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.