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The Summer is Here – Time for Crabs!

The Summer is Here – Time for Crabs!

Ahhhhhh, summer.  The kids are out of school, the days are long and warm, and it’s time to enjoy one of my favorite seasonal seafood treats – the Maryland blue crab. Although the “official” season started back in April (and the heaviest crabs won’t be around until late summer/early fall), nothing says summer like sitting down to a long table covered in brown paper, grabbing a mallet and sharp knife, and digging in to a pile of hot, fresh-steamed crabs,…

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Maryland Blue Crabs: A Summer Tradition

Maryland Blue Crabs: A Summer Tradition

The return of hot, summer weather to Maryland means many things to me, but one of my favorite summer traditions is sitting down to eat some delicious Maryland Blue crabs. Pounding crabs is as Maryland as one can get.  It’s more identifiable with the state than the Preakness, the Orioles, Ocean City, or National Bohemian beer (or “Natty –Boh” for those of you not in the know). Don’t get me wrong, I like all types of seafood. Mussels?  Sure. Oysters? …

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