Grandma Pieper's Clam Chowder

This is AMAZING! Love it. And it should go nicely with the breadsticks in the previous post. Grandma told me that she got this recipe from a restaurant where Grandpa would always order it and so they asked for the recipe.

2 cans clams, drain and save liquid

3 to 4 cups diced potatoes

1 cup of diced onion

1 cup of diced celery

Drain liquid from clams. Simmer liquid with vegetables.

White Sauce

3/4 cup butter (melt)

1 tsp. salt

pinch of pepper

3/4 cup flour

1 qt. half and half (I think this is why it is so good :) )

Cook until thick. Add clams to vegetables, then add white sauce.