Heather, Cameo and Travis from Kathy Casey Food Studios sampling one of over 29 clam chowders!Īfter careful deliberation amongst the judges, the winners were chosen.
The competition was tough – there were so many tasty chowders! Then we got down to tasty business – the clam chowder cook-off! Entrees were judged upon taste, texture, appearance and smell. Here’s a photo of “Butter Clam” Cookies from Suzie’s Cakes! The next day was the big day! Held at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, the day started off with a firemen’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! There was lots of booths set-up for hand crafted gifts, baked goods, local restaurants dishing out samples of clam chowder and other goodies, and some fantastic live music. The Razor Clam Queen and King in their royal garb! Too Funny! Following the VIP was the clam dinner and dance and the coronation of this year’s Razor Clam King and Queen! (which by the way is a fantastic place to stay!) I got to meet and chat with some great razor clam enthusiasts, nibble on some great apps prepared by the hotel, and sign some copies of Sips & Apps. Then it was off to the festival kick off VIP Party at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. We shot episodes of Discovering Food and Wine with Leedia Bailey and Cooking with Dale. The Ocean Shores’ 4 th Annual Razor Clam Festival was clam-tastic! We headed out early to meet up with local Ocean Shores TV hosts.