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New England clam bake

Okay kiddo, so a New England clam bake is like a special way of cooking seafood at the beach. First, people put a bunch of rocks in a pile and light a fire underneath to make the rocks really hot. Then, they put a big pot on top of the rocks and fill it with clams, lobster, corn, potatoes, and sausage.

They cover the pot with a wet canvas or towel to trap in the steam and let everything cook together for a while. While the food is cooking, people usually enjoy the beach and play games with each other.

Finally, when everything is cooked and ready, they pull out the pot and dump all the delicious food onto a big table or on the sand. Then, everyone can grab a plate and enjoy the tasty seafood and vegetables!
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