Traditional Maryland Oyster Stew

ContentsIngredients for Traditional Maryland Oyster StewDirections for Traditional Maryland Oyster StewTasty Oyster Treats for YouOysters are critical for the health of the rivers and streams in Maryland. Maryland locals are participating in a landmark ecosystem program, where they protect young oysters in cages for their first year. After the first year the oysters are transplanted into wildlife sanctuaries. In 2010,...

Smith Island Cake – Maryland State Dessert

ContentsHistory and Legislation Maryland State DessertHow to Make a Smith Island CakeCake – Directions Tasty Treats For YouHistory and Legislation Maryland State Dessert Maryland’s legislature approved Smith Island Cake as Maryland’s Official Dessert in Senate House Bill 315, which was passed on April 24, 2008. The Smith Island Cake is an amazing confection consisting of up to 15 layers of thinly sliced...

Spicy Broiled Rockfish – Maryland State Fish

ContentsRockfish (aka Striped Bass) Morone saxatilisSPICY BROILED ROCKFISHIngredients for Spicy Broiled RockfishDirections for Spicy Broiled RockfishTasty Treats for Fish Lover’sRockfish (aka Striped Bass) Morone saxatilis The Rockfish was named the official fish of the State of Maryland in 1965 (Chapter 513, Acts of 1965; Code State Government Article, sec. 13-304). Originally called Roccus saxatilis, scientists...