I know. But I just can’t pass up the chance to misdirect your comment in order to yank your chain. I’m still me, ya know.I'm neither Italian nor Irish so that particular prejudice doesn't apply to me and wasn't the reason I rescinded her NE resident card. She'd have to reject her allegiance to Manhattan Clam Chowder--that's the real offense here.
In full disclosure, New England clam chowder made by New Englanders the right way and not that thick creamy crap we get around here, is delightful. Just not as delightful as the Manhattan variety.