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BAY-RAISED AND READY TO SLURP: OYSTERS IN Southern Maryland

Published online via www.marylandroadtrips.com (March 4, 2021)

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explore the roots of thanksgiving foods in maryland

marylandroadtrips.com

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Chesapeake Bay Seafood Dishes

CRAB FRITTATA & CRAB SOUP

CRAB FRITTATA & CRAB SOUP

CRAB FRITTATA & CRAB SOUP

Crab Frittata and Cream of Crab Soup

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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FRIED OYSTER PATTIES

CRAB FRITTATA & CRAB SOUP

CRAB FRITTATA & CRAB SOUP

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society.


FEATURED ON MPT'S EATIN' THE CHESAPEAKE

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OYSTER SOUP WITH BACON

OYSTER SOUP WITH BACON

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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BLUE CRAB: CULINARY ICON OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

Article in Outlook by the Bay, Fall 2020 Issue, p. 10 with a recipe for Crab Cakes for Breakfast, one of the earliest printed crab cake recipes from a c.1894 Maryland cookbook.

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MAIN & SIDE DISHES

STEWED BEEF

Stewed Beef

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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EASTERN SHORE WILD DUCK CROQUETTES FROM THE ANCHORAGE ON THE MILES RIVER, TALBOT COUNTY

Recipe Source: Maryland's Way, The Hammond-Harwood Cook Book (Annapolis, 1963)

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ST. MARY'S COUNTY STUFFED HAM

ST. MARY'S COUNTY STUFFED HAM

St. Mary's County Stuffed Ham

Recipe Source:

Redacted from several recipes 

from Southern Maryland,

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FORCEMEAT BALLS

ST. MARY'S COUNTY STUFFED HAM

Forcemeat Balls

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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POULTRY IN JELLY

WASHINGTON COUNTY STEAMERS

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society


FEATURED ON MPT'S EATIN' THE CHESAPEAKE

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WASHINGTON COUNTY STEAMERS

WASHINGTON COUNTY STEAMERS

Recipe Source: A Book of Favorite Recipes by the Residents, Staff, Family and Friends of Coffman Home For the Aging, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD, c. 1981.

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MARYLAND SAUSAGE

MARYLAND SAUSAGE

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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OKRA SOUPS

MARYLAND SAUSAGE

Okra Soups

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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MACARONI & CHEESE

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Center for History and Culture

FRIED CORN

FRIED CORN

Fried Corn

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham

RECIPE: SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM

ARTICLE: SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM

ARTICLE: SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM

Recipe Source:

Redacted from several recipes 

from Southern Maryland,

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ARTICLE: SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM

ARTICLE: SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM

ARTICLE: SOUTHERN MARYLAND STUFFED HAM

Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham: Spicing Up Thanksgiving with a Regional Icon for Generations, MarylandRoadTrips.com (November 2021)

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MOCK TURTLE SOUP

Mock Turtle Soup

Recipe Source: Redacted from a variety of historic Maryland recipes.  FEATURED ON MPT'S EATIN' THE CHESAPEAKE

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MARYLAND CHILI

Mrs. Mannings Hominy, Maryland Chili

Recipe Source: Based on a recipe from manningshominy.com

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BRAISED BEEF WITH DUMPLINGS

BRAISED BEEF WITH DUMPLINGS

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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BEATING A DRUM TO MARKET: REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKETS IN THE CHESAPEAKE

Chesapeake Family Magazine

August, 2019 (p.32)

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BREADS

MARYLAND BEATEN BISCUITS

Recipe Source:The Virginia Housewife 

by Mary Randolph (1824)

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PUFFETS, MINI QUICK BREADS

PUFFETS, MINI QUICK BREADS

Recipe Source: The Sarah D. Griffen, Clyde Griffen, and Margaret Thibault Collection of Goldsborough Family Papers at the Maryland State Archives. c.19th century.

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PUFF PUDDINGS

PUFF PUDDINGS

Recipe Source: The c.1832 Griffen/Goldsborough Collection of Family Papers at the Maryland State Archives.

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SALLY LUNN BREAD

SALLY LUNN BREAD

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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CREAMY CORN MUFFINS FROM A c.1897 RECIPE

Creamy Corn Muffins from a c.1897 Maryland Recipe

Recipe Source: The Up-to-Date Cook Book published in 1897 by St. John's Church, Montgomery County, Maryland. 

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ELIZABETH ELLICOTT LEA'S CORN MUFFINS

ELIZABETH ELLICOTT LEA'S CORN MUFFINS

Recipe Source: Domestic Cookery  by Elizabeth Ellicott Lea, 1869 edition

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sweet potato pone

SWEET POTATO PONE COOKING VIDEO

Learn about the history of the sweet potato, particularly in the American South where it was a crucial addition to the meagre rations given to enslaved African Americans. The difference between sweet potatoes and West African yams is also included. The recipe used to make the sweet potato pone featured in this video was submitted to 300 Years of Black Cooking in St. Mary's County, Maryland by Theresa Young of Leonardstown.  


The Art of Historical Cookery is a series of cooking and food history videos presented by food historian, Joyce M. White, of Maryland. These videos are designed to bring yesterday's recipes into today's kitchens and offer advice on cooking techniques, ingredients, and general history facts related to food. Many of these videos were made for Riverdale House Museum in Riverdale, MD, Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis, MD, Historic Annapolis, Montgomery College, and more.

SWEET POTATO PONE

Sweet Potato Pone recipe found in 300 Years of Black Cooking in St. Mary's County, Maryland submitted by Theresa Young of Leonardstown. This recipe is featured in an episode of The Art of Historical Cookery series of cooking and food history videos presented by food historian, Joyce M. White

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SWEETS

Outlook by the Bay Article by Joyce White. EASTERN SHORE WHITE POTATO PIE

 Eastern Shore White Potato Pie: A Historic Blue-ribbon Recipe Article by Joyce White for Outlook by the Bay (October, 2021)

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SMITH ISLAND CAKE: THE SWEET STORY BEHIND MARYLAND'S STATE DESSERT

Outlook by the Bay Magazine (Spring, 2019), p.43.



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LET ME TAKE YOU DOWN TO STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY'S HISTORIC STRAWBERRY EMPIRE

LET ME TAKE YOU DOWN TO STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY'S HISTORIC STRAWBERRY EMPIRE

Outlook by the Bay Article (Early Spring, 2020), p.10.

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SWEETS

APPLESAUCE CAKE

ASHBY BLACK CAKE

Recipe Source: My Favorite Maryland Recipes published in 1964  by Helen Avalynne Tawes, wife of Governor Tawes.

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ASHBY BLACK CAKE

ASHBY BLACK CAKE

Ashby Black Cake

Recipe Source:Sarah D. Griffen, Clyde Griffen, and Margaret Thibault Collection of Goldsborough Family Papers, 1895-1905 at the Maryland State Archives.

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SMITH ISLAND CAKE: THE SWEET STORY BEHIND MARYLAND'S STATE DESSERT

LET ME TAKE YOU DOWN TO STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY'S HISTORIC STRAWBERRY EMPIRE

Outlook by the Bay Magazine (Spring, 2019), p.43.



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LET ME TAKE YOU DOWN TO STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY'S HISTORIC STRAWBERRY EMPIRE

LET ME TAKE YOU DOWN TO STRAWBERRY FIELDS: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY'S HISTORIC STRAWBERRY EMPIRE

Outlook by the Bay Article (Early Spring, 2020), p.10.

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STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

Strawberry Preserves

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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LADY CAKE & THE MYTH OF LADY BALTIMORE CAKE

LADY CAKE & THE MYTH OF LADY BALTIMORE CAKE

Recipe Source: Newport Lady Cake recipe from the 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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JEWISH APPLE CAKE

Maryland Jewish Apple Cake

Recipe Source: The Jewish Museum of Maryland (Baltimore)

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MRS. MORRIS' GINGERBREAD

Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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Cream Jelly

Cream Jelly

Recipe Source: Mary Lloyd Tyson, The Queen of the Kitchen, A Collection of Old Maryland Receipts for Cooking (Maryland, 1870)

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PRESERVES, PICKLES, Seasonings, Sauces, ETC.

CORN COB JELLY

PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

Corncob Jelly

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PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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PRESERVED PEACHES IN BRANDY

PRESERVED WATERMELON RIND

PRESERVED PEACHES IN BRANDY

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Green Tomato Pickles

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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SWEET PICKLED PLUMS

SWEET PICKLED PLUMS

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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TO PICKLE OCTOBER PEACHES

TO PICKLE OCTOBER PEACHES

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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HOT POT PICKLES

Hot Pot Cucumber Pickles

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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KITCHEN PEPPER: THE GENIUS BEHIND OLD BAY

Article in Outlook by the Bay Magazine (Fall, 2019),  p.6


Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society


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SORREL SAUCE

· Recipes from the Maryland Rural Carriers Ladies Auxiliary

Outlook by the Bay Magazine (Early Spring, 2019), p.28.


Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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· Recipes from the Maryland Rural Carriers Ladies Auxiliary

· Recipes from the Maryland Rural Carriers Ladies Auxiliary

· Recipes from the Maryland Rural Carriers Ladies Auxiliary

Recipe Source:: Recipes from Maryland compiled by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Rural Letter Carriers Association (1970).  Featured recipes include:


o  Hog Maw

o  PA Dutch Corn Fritters

o  Fasnachts

o  Chicken Corn Soup with Rivels


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BEVERAGES

MULLED/FLIPPED WINE

MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

MULLED/FLIPPED WINE

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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CURRANT SHRUB

MRS. HOLLINGSWORTH'S PUNCH

TAMARINDS IN ANNAPOLIS

Currant Shrub

Recipe Source: The 19th century manuscript receipt (recipe) book of Ann Maria Morris, Baltimore located at the H. Furlong Baldwin Library at the Maryland Historical Society

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TAMARINDS IN ANNAPOLIS

TAMARINDS IN ANNAPOLIS

Tamarind Drink

Recipe Source: Redacted from various sources.

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Article: THE HISTORY OF MINT & MINT JULEPS

Article: THE HISTORY OF MINT & MINT JULEPS

Early Spring 2021 article by Joyce White for Outlook by the Bay Magazine: Fresh, Green, Luxuriant, and Abundant: A Look at the History of Mint & Mint Juleps

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