Maritime Clam Chowder

(Scott Dummitt - the real type they eat in Maritime provinces and on HMCS ships, not that pansy Manhattan stuff)

2 cans clams
2 med. potatoes
2 small onions
6 strips bacon
2 tbsp flour
4 cups milk (or cream)
4 tbs[ butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 stalk celery

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. You can cook with 2 tbsp of water in a microwave for 5 minutes to get things started or you can cook them in a large saucepan in salted water. Cook until just tender. Fry diced bacon until crisp and drain. Finally dice the onions and saute until just tender. Put potatoes, celery, onions, pepper and bacon in saucepan with the claims. Make a white sauce wiht the butter, flour and milk (cream). Thicken over medium heat and add to clam mixture. Serve with a roll.