Chowing on Chowder

May 16, 2008 | Posted at 8:00 AM

Today for lunch I'm having some delicious corn chowder with tofu medallions and aduki corn salad. If you're from New England, you call it "chowdah.” I believe that's where chowder was invented. I think the pilgrims served it to the Native Americans at the first thanksgiving. The head pilgrim... I think his name was Chuck, served up some chowder and one of the Native Americans said, "Hey, this is good, but you know what it really needs? Some corn." Of course, they called it maize. During the witch trials, they would throw an accused witch into a vat of chowder, and if she floated, then she wasn't a witch. Eventually, the New Englanders started throwing crackers in their chowder instead, and decided that it tasted much better.

Hope you like a little history with your lunch.
Ellen

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What kinds of pills are you taking with your lunch? I your show love.

Posted by Carol | August 3, 2008 5:18 PM

We all can wait to see it happen....

better look at youtube video...there are lots lots of E&P video...

we all in youtube always wish both f u a very happy day evryday...

n personally..i'm happy to see u n portia :)

ellen such a nice person, funny, loving, caring, understandable,

portia such a warm, peace person, full of love, passionate,

they are fit they are the perfect fit!

Posted by ck | May 21, 2008 11:04 PM

cool beans. looks yummy. except the thought crossed my mind that it was a before and after picture... like "WOO THERES MY LUNCH"and then later while staring into the toilet "woahhhhhhhh where did THAT come from".
ok so im kind of weird for saying that.
but you talked about throwing witches into chowder which is equally abnormal, if not more.
so i guess we're good.

Posted by stormie | May 21, 2008 8:22 PM

i know... your moving.. your camera guy packed the camera already!!! and you are all eating out of boxes!!! carry out lunch.

Please forgive me ! :) heee

I think i'm spoiled! I blame your chef and the camera guy that takes the pictures!!! LOL

leftovers are good!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... i like olive garden too.

Posted by tonya | May 20, 2008 3:39 PM

Ellen :o)
Glag you like our New England food..Not sure about the Pilgrim story...LoL.
I myself don't like corn chowdah..My favorite is white chowdah..(aka New England clam chowdah).
Then there's red chowdah (I think that's Manhatten red chowdah).
But when you have any kind of chowdah,you must have some clamcakes. (yummmmmmy) :o)

Cheers!
Wendy

Posted by Wendy | May 19, 2008 12:28 PM

Well, aren't you the froo-froo one? :P Cheese sandwich here. Cheers!

Posted by Kelly | May 19, 2008 9:18 AM

hey ellen, its about time for the two of you. CONGRATS!!!!!! you are loved more than you guys know.

Posted by michele | May 16, 2008 7:13 PM

Hey Ellen:
Don't they feed you more than once a month? The last time you ate lunch was April 23rd!!!! You think that they could have served you more than a vegetarian meal!!!!!!!!!! The chowda doesn't even look like there is anything in it---is it pureed???? If you came to my house for a meal I could show you how to eat. Anytime............

Posted by Lorraine Breault | May 16, 2008 4:27 PM

CONGRATS Ellen and Portia. Finally someone realizes this is the RIGHT thing to do. So happy that you shared your good news with us today.

Posted by Beth | May 16, 2008 3:24 PM

Ellen
Im so happy for you, You bring joy to so many, it`s definately your turn.

Posted by Joyce | May 16, 2008 1:07 PM

So very happy for you and Portia~~~~ you are a great person and deserve this happiness!!!

Posted by jan | May 16, 2008 12:48 PM

tears in our eyes!! what a great day it is when 2 that love can be joined as 1!!! we were standing and clapping and dancin' when you said you were gettin' married today!! good luck & good love to you and Portia!! Love you Ellen!!

Posted by lorrie | May 16, 2008 12:44 PM

Hellllloooooo Ellen! You crack me up every single day! I love how you have such a positive attitude towards everything and you just laugh about stuff! If I did that, they'd lock me up. Anyway, I love recipes and cooking and this looks delicious. Congratulations on your engagement! I think that is fantastic. One great big step for humanity! Keep up the fantastic work!

Posted by Trace | May 16, 2008 12:13 PM

Ellen,

CONGRATULATIONS to You and Portia. You make a great couple and a pioneering one at that. Keep up the great work with your show, I wish I could watch you but I'm at work at the time. Best Wishes to your new family!!

Posted by Iram Gonzalez | May 16, 2008 10:54 AM

That looks soo good right now!!!!

I'm delighted to see your lunch again. They are always so beautiful.. like gazing at a nice bouquet of flowers...

admiring your lunch once again!!!

Thanks... see you in 15 minutes!!!!

I can't wait to see your show today !!! 'cause your getting hitched!!!.. tie the knot!! Why do they say that.. what's the history on that! :) I'm guessing knot tie is a form of good luck.. like tie a string on finger for good luck or to remember??? not sure.. ??

HEeee.. so happy!!!! Ellen and Portia YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you CALIFORNIA! :)

Posted by tonya | May 16, 2008 10:47 AM

Hey Ellen , so happy for you and Portia! What a great way to start the day. I would watch ally mcbeal just to see portia. You two make a beautiful match, congrats and all the best from barb in Kelowna, bc.

Posted by barb | May 16, 2008 10:33 AM

Ellen,

Congratulations to you and Portia! My partner Kevin and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary and applaud California's decision to allow the marriage of committed Gay and Lesbian couples.

God forbid, if something happened to Kevin, I would not be allowed even the most basic rights granted to married couples including receiving his Social Security.

That's just not right!

Here's to a more inclusive and accepting America. Onward and upward! Mark (Lewisburg, PA)

Posted by Mark J. O'Brien | May 16, 2008 9:34 AM

Just want to congratulate you and Portia. So happy for you! It's about time! I bet it will be beautiful, as you both are.

Posted by Amy | May 16, 2008 8:37 AM