Recipe: Grandpa Pearce's Clam Chowder

3 cans chopped clams
2 small potatoes- cubed
1/2 c cubed ham (optional)
4 strips cooked bacon
1 small onion
3 c milk
2 c water
3 stalks cellery, chopped
1 can corn, whole kernal (optional)

Combine all ingredience in a pot. Cook over medium low heat. Be careful not to burn. Chowder is ready when potatoes are done. Add salt to taste.