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Get Your Free Guide to Birding in Maryland Make like Maryland's iconic brown pelicans and take a deeper dive into Maryland's birding scene with our free Guide to Birding in Maryland. With maps, seasonal info, and insights into how to spot some of the Old Line State's hardest-to-find feathery friends, it's a must for beginners and seasoned birders alike. And did we mention it's free? Birder’s Guide to Maryland and DC The Maryland Ornithological Society's[...]

Attention parents - do your children have Maryland pride and an artistic bent? Help them submit artwork for Governor Hogan’s Sticker Contest! Winning designs will be placed into packets that are mailed to students around the country who are studying Maryland. Submission Criteria: One original, Maryland-themed design, in color using the medium of your choice, completed on the template here. Open to Maryland students in grades 1-8 Please include: Design on the provided template: Student[...]

Deal Island Devil Cream Decadent and delicious, this rich chocolate cake with luscious vanilla cream icing is the pride of Deal Island and the yin to the Smith Island Cake’s yang. Try it once and you’ll know why this traditional favorite never misses an appearance on an Eastern Shore holiday table. Total time: One Hour Serves: 12 Ingredients Deal Island Cake ☐ 4 oz Sweet chocolate ☐ ½ cup boiling water ☐ 4 eggs, separated[...]

Maryland Rockfish & Mango Ceviche The treasure of the Chesapeake meets the mouthwatering flavors of the tropics in this dockside favorite. Tangy, spicy, healthy, and unbelievably delicious, Maryland Rockfish & Mango Ceviche is yet another reason to book a Maryland fishing charter. Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients ☐ 1½ fresh, uncooked Maryland Rockfish (or “striped bass” if you’re not from around here…), skinned, cut into ½ cubes. ☐ 1 cup lime juice, about[...]

Pan Seared Chesapeake Ray with Local Sungold Tomatoes, Purple Peppers and Red Onions This bold dish may seem exotic at first (and will surely wow your guests!) but is a simple, quick preparation that highlight delicious, steak-y Maryland ray, a lesser known treasure of the Chesapeake. Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 by Chef Justin Moore, VIN 909, Annapolis, MD Ingredients ☐ 2 5 oz Chesapeake Ray portions ☐ 1 purple bell pepper or color[...]

Mrs. Kitching’s Original Smith Island Cake Smith Island Layer Cake With Traditional Chocolate Icing A beloved Maryland tradition, the official Maryland State Dessert is a standout on any table. With its thin layers of delicate yellow cake each slathered in a decadent schmear of icing, Smith Island cake would be too beautiful to eat… if it weren’t so darned delicious! No one is quite sure where this delicious dessert got its start, but many folks[...]

Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham Dishes don’t stick around virtually unchanged for three centuries unless they are something truly special, and this Southern Maryland favorite certainly fits the bill. From the founders of the Maryland colony to the tables of today, Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham remains the hallmark of an unforgettable holiday feast. Total time: 6 Hours Serves: 18 Ingredients ☐ One 20- to 22-pound corned ham, boned ☐ 10 pounds cabbage ☐ 1 1/2 pounds[...]

Maryland White Potato Pie A soul-food favorite and a Chesapeake tradition dating back to colonial days, Maryland White Potato Pie is a bright and beautiful take on the simple potato with a healthy helping of sweetness and a ripping citrus zest. Total time: 75 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients ☐ 2 large potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed ☐ 2/3 cup unsalted butter ☐ 1 cup sugar ☐ ½ tsp baking powder ☐ ½ tsp salt ☐[...]

Grilled Old Bay Wings When people think of Maryland, the iconic shape of an Old Bay can is probably one of the first things to come to mind since we put it on everything! It’s no wonder Old Bay Wings are a staple at restaurants and pubs across the Old Line State. Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ☐ 3 pounds of chicken wings, separated ☐ ¼ cup flour ☐ 1 stick unsalted butter[...]