The northern quahog - a.k.a. - the clam

Clamming – one of the most ancient ways of gathering food. No equipment required, except maybe a bucket if you’re lucky. Slowly walking in low tide, using your feet to grope the sand and sediment, you feel for the hard rounded shape of the northern quahog. Fill your bucket and head home to steam them up.

At one time New York provided more than 60% of the nation’s hard clams.