A Few Summer Delights

Cucumber Salad

2 tbs. sour cream

2 tbs. salad dressing

2 tsp. vinegar

1 tbs. sugar

Pinch of season salt and onion salt

Tomatoes or cucumbers

Mix dressing ingredients together, toss with sliced cucumbers or tomatoes. Sliced onion can be added if desired.

Clam Chowder

1 c. onions, chopped fine

1 c. celery, chopped fine

2 c. dices raw potatoes

2 cans (6 ½ oz.) minced clams and juice

¾ c. butter

¾ c. flour

1 qt half and half

2 tbs. red wine vinegar

Drain juice from clams and pour over vegetables in a very small saucepan. Add enough water to barely cover and simmer over medium heat till barely tender. In the meantime melt butter in another pan. Add flour, blend, cook on medium stirring constantly. Add half-and-half and cook till smooth and thick (very important!). Add vegetable/juice mixture, clams, and vinegar, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 8.