Corn Chowder with scallions

4 ounces bacon , sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 3 celery ribs , trimmed and chopped[...]

1 lb pork sausage 2 scallions , chopped 4 cups cubed potatoes (peeled or not, you choose) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon[...]

3 ears fresh corn or 3 ears bicolor corn 4 ounces bacon , cut into 1/3 inch dice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion , cut into 1/2 inch dice 1/2[...]