SANTA CRUZ — The 45th annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off began Saturday morning as over 50 amateur teams set up their booths along ...

Start by cutting off the dark green tops of the leeks. Split them into quarters, slice into ½-inch pieces, wash well and set aside. Cut the bacon into thin strips. Heat a stock pot over medium-high ...

Hint: Bacon makes everything better.

This recipe is one of my go-to fall/winter soups. The briny sweetness of the clams, paired with the luscious heavy cream, filling potatoes and saltiness of the bacon, make for the most comforting bite ...

SANTA CRUZ — A savory blend of mouth-watering aromas permeated the air at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk on a sunny Saturday afternoon as about 50 teams of amateur chefs brewed massive batches of clam ...

The Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk this weekend, Feb. 22 and 23. Different forms of clam chowder will be featured, from Manhattan-style clam chowder to the ...

On Sunday, Feb. 25, UCSC Dining Services competed in the professional division of the 43rd annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Clam Chowder Cook-Off, the country’s largest and longest-running clam ...

Redwood Sluggers, a clam chowder cooking team from UC Santa Cruz Dining, took top honors Saturday, February 22 at the 33rd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.