CORN CHOWDER

from: cornchowder
CORN CHOWDER 

12 slices bacon
2 medium onions
2 yellow bell peppers
3 sticks celery
4 C half & half
4 C whole milk
1 1/2 lbs red potatoes cut into 1/2 " cubes
7 C corn kernels
1/2 c chopped fresh basil

put it together in the order listed with
appropriate heating and stirring

CORN STICKS to go with the chowder

3/4 c + 2 T cornmeal            
1/3 c All Purpose Flour           
2 t sugar                      
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t cumin
1/8 t salt
3/4 c grated cheddar cheese
1/2 c fresh corn kernels
1/4 c cilantro
1 c buttermilk
6 T butter
1 egg

bake @ 450 till golden yellow
makes 42 sticks 1 oz each