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Old Bay Seasoning:  It’s Hard to Miss These Days

Old Bay Seasoning:  It’s Hard to Miss These Days

Ever since German immigrant Gustav Brunn created the Old Bay Seasoning blend back in 1939[1], it has become synonymous with the identity and culture of my home state of Maryland.  The familiar yellow and red can is found in almost every Maryland kitchen, and for those of you who haven’t tried it, you really should.  Not only is it great on seafood (its original purpose), but its versatility adds a “Maryland flavor” to chicken, beef, or even scrambled eggs.  Some…

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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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