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 Maryland Manual On-Line, 2020

July 31, 2020

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MARYLAND AT A GLANCE

FOODS

[photo, Oysters on the half-shell, Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland]
  • Calendar of Maryland Harvests
  • Ethnic Festivals
  • Food Festivals
  • Seafood


    • Oysters on the half-shell, Pratt St., Baltimore, Maryland, August 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Early morning breakfast at Baltimore Farmers' Market, Baltimore, Maryland]
    • Beaten Biscuits
      Dinner biscuit made from dough beaten with a wooden mallet or dowell for twenty to thirty minutes.
    • Chicken, Maryland
      Pan-fried, then steamed, breaded chicken, served with a white cream gravy.


    Early morning breakfast at Baltimore Farmers' Market, Baltimore, Maryland, August 2012. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Lexington Market, 400 West Lexington St. (at North Paca St.), Baltimore, Maryland]
    • Crab Cakes
      Broiled or sauteed crabmeat cakes made from crabmeat, onions, crackers or breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and mayonnaise, as well as other ingredients to taste.


    Lexington Market, 400 West Lexington St. (at North Paca St.), Baltimore, Maryland, December 2007. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    • Crab Dip
        A creamy, cheesy dip made with crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning.
    [photo, Crab mural, Crisfield, Maryland]
  • Crab Salad
    A unique blend of creamy and spicy. A salad using crabmeat, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, as well as pepper sauce or Tabasco.
  • Crab Soup
      Tangy tomato-based soup, filled with crabmeat and vegetables.
  • Crab Soup, Cream of
      A smooth and creamy alternative to traditional crab soup.
  • Crabs, Soft-Shell (Fried)
      Lightly Breaded, and deep-fried a golden brown.
      Blue crabs are cooked just after molting.
  • Crabs, Soft-Shell (Stuffed)
      Breaded and stuffed with a seafood mixture, usually sautéed, but can be baked or fried.
      Blue crabs are cooked just after molting.
  • Crabs, Steamed

    • Crab mural, Crisfield, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Ukrainian sausage sign, Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2401 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, Maryland]
    • Dover Cake
        Pound cake flavored with nutmeg and rose brandy.
    • Elkridge Huckleberry Pudding
        Fruity pudding served either hot or cold.
    • Ham, Southern Maryland Stuffed
        Corned ham, usually stuffed with kale, cabbage, and onions.
        Additional seasoning may be added, with hams being baked or boiled.
    • Harvest Drink served at Hampton [Hampton National Historic Site, Towson]
        Festive Colonial drink, mixing water, molasses, vinegar, and ginger.
    • Lady Baltimore Cake
        White cake with a white frosting, mixed with fruits and chopped nuts.
    • Lord Baltimore Cake
        Yellow cake with a white frosting, mixed with fruits, chopped nuts, and frequently chopped macaroons.

    Ukrainian sausage sign, Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2401 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, September 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Shucking oysters, Shady Side, Maryland]
  • Oyster Fritters
    Oysters dipped in batter and fried.
  • Oyster Pot Pie
    Oysters and vegetables, baked in a flaky crust.


    • Shucking oysters, Shady Side, Maryland, October 2011. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Oysters, Shady Side, Maryland]
    • Oyster Stew
        Light and creamy soup made with oysters.
    • Oysters, Steamed
    • Peach Pot Pie
        Pie made from peaches, brown sugar, and Madeira wine.


    Oysters, Shady Side, Maryland, October 2011. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Smith Island Cake, Severna Park, Maryland]
  • Smith Island Cake
    Maryland State Dessert. An 8- to 10-layer cake originating on Smith Island, Somerset County.
  • Thirds Bread
    Loaf made from cornmeal, graham flower, and rye meal.


    • Smith Island Cake, Severna Park, Maryland, July 2010. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

    [photo, Apple orchard, Catoctin, Frederick County, Maryland]




    Apple orchard, Catoctin, Frederick County, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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