1st Annual Snakehead FestivalApril 4, 2020Sailwinds ParkCambridge, Maryland The 1st Annual Maryland Snakehead Festival will be on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The event will be held at Governor’s Hall at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge, Maryland (200 Byrn St). Doors open … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued season limits for the 2019-2020 oyster harvesting season. Effective immediately, the 2019-20 season will begin October 1, 2019 with no commercial harvesting on Wednesdays, and temporary closures to wild harvesting in … Continued
Results of the 2019 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey indicate that the Bay-wide blue crab population increased 60 percent from last year, to an estimated total population of 594 million crabs. The rise in adult abundance of blue crabs was … Continued
A new Maryland Edition of Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay was released recently. One half of a two-state series, the unique travel guide lists waterfront restaurants with hot crabs and cool drinks. In 2012, the Virginia … Continued
Winter is prime time for delicious Maryland rockfish. Known locally as rockfish, striped bass is the official state fish of Maryland. It is known for its firm texture and delectable flavor. According to Maryland Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance. “Our commercial fishermen … Continued
Around the Chesapeake Bay, crab feasts are a summer tradition. A crab feast starts with a basket of blue crabs, a steamer and a group of friends. Preparations for a crab feast usually start several hours in advance. Crabs must … Continued
This is a simple recipe for serving fresh Chesapeake Bay Rockfish and blue crab meat. Ingredients 2 lbs. fresh rockfish fillets (skin on)1 lb. Chesapeake Bay lump backfin crab meat1 egg, beaten1/2 cup melted butter1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup crab seasoning1 … Continued
A first-of-its-kind cookbook featuring local Maryland products, the farmers and watermen that grow and harvest them, and the chefs who prepare the recipes is being released on March 24, 2010 in Annapolis. This new book captures the unique and delectable cuisine … Continued