littleneck

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It’s a beautiful property surrounded by beaches where he learned to fish for cutthroat trout and dig for cockles and littleneck and butter clams.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2023

In just a few decades, the garden could be home to many native butter and littleneck clams.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022

About 1 hour before you plan to cook, purge the littleneck clams of sand and grit: Fill a large bowl with cold water and add enough salt to it so it tastes like the sea.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2022

The executive chef Joe Smith’s American menu serves littleneck clam chowder, duck confit spring rolls, pan-seared striped bass and stuffed fluke, and features local ingredients.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2021

Bake it, steam it, grill it, or stuff it into littleneck clams, I just need something familiar that I can hold on to.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris