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[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]


    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]


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



    [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]

    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]


    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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