We spent the Christmas Holiday at Cannon Beach, and on the last night of our trip stopped in at the Lumberyard Grill for dinner. Follow the link to see how we liked it.
Read moreDinner Tonight: Corn Chowder
Carrie has been wanting Corn Chowder for days, and I finally didn't have anything else planned for dinner tonight, so she got her wish. There are lots of ways people make corn chowder. Some thicken it with a traditional rue. Some Use canned corn (and that nastiest of all canned vegetables, creamed corn). I take a few shortcuts with mine, but the important thing is using good corn. Mine was cut fresh from the cob this summer and frozen for just such an occasion. Good sweet corn has a taste and texture that makes all the difference here.
Read moreOn the Road Review: Mo's in Cannon Beach, OR
When I was growing up in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, our family made at least one trip out to the beach every summer. We would take coolers of food to save money, but dinner before heading home was always at Mo's. I have had clam chowder all over the country, but nothing says seaside dining like Mo's.
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