Maryland Recreational Crabbing Season for the Chesapeake Bay Opens April 1
Recreational crabbing season for Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay area opens on April 1st signaling that the summer season is not just on its way, but here! From catching your own or letting someone else do the work, to fixing and eating this popular crustacean, this is our guide on how to make a meal of the […]
Century-Old Art Deco Theatre is the Heart of Easton’s Music Scene
“I fell in love the moment I walked into the Avalon Theatre,” recalls Ellen (General) Vatne, who spearheaded the resurrection of cultural and community mission of the space. “I could feel it was full of magic. It was originally designed to celebrate the heart and soul of the community and 100 years later it continues […]
Celebrate Black History Year Round
Talbot County is one of the best places in the United States to take a deep dive into African American history. It is the birthplace of Frederick Douglass and also the site of The Hill Community in Easton, one of the oldest free African American neighborhoods in the United States. With driving and walking tours, […]
National Plan for Vacation Day
National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), celebrated on the last Tuesday in January, encourages Americans to plan their vacation days for the whole year, at the start of the year. The intent is to inspire Americans to use vacation days to travel to and within the United States. Since 2015, when the travel industry and […]
How to Shuck an Oyster
To help you enjoy the oysters you purchased from one of Talbot County’s seafood markets, here is a brief oyster shucking tutorial: Step 1 – Pick up and hold the oyster in a towel or oyster shucking glove Step 2 – Slip knife tip into the hinge of the oyster Step 3 – Push knife in […]
Recipe for Oyster Stew
Provided by Chef Greg James of the Inn at Perry Cabin 1/8 cup butter, plus 1 tbsp. melted 1/4 cup minced celery 1/4 cup minced shallot 1/4 cups diced potatoes – ¼ inch by ¼ inch 1/4 cup liquor from freshly shucked oysters 1/4 cups clam juice 1.5 cups whole milk 1.5 cups heavy cream ½ […]
Talbot County Celebrates National Seafood Month and the Watermen Who Harvest It
National Seafood Month October is National Seafood Month! As the air outside turns cool and leaves are turning hues of yellow, orange, and red, it’s time to celebrate the hard work of the Talbot County watermen and the bounty of their harvest. These men and women wake early, head out – rain or shine onto […]
Get to Crab Picking: Eastern-Shore Style
Late summer and early fall months present the fattest, fullest crabs. And nestled along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Talbot County is home to some of the most prime pickin’ spots.
Frederick Douglass Mural to Be Unveiled in Easton on Sept. 4
A new piece of public art featuring Frederick Douglass and his wife Anna Murray Douglass will be unveiled in The Hill Community in downtown Easton on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 3:30 p.m. The 27 ft. by 9 ft. mural will be displayed on a newly constructed wall that faces the Easton Rails-to-Trails on the property […]
Get the Scoop on Ice Cream
When the weather gets warm, it’s time to grab a flavorful scoop of cool ice cream, and Talbot County’s serving up some great spots to fill a cone. Whether in Easton, Oxford, or St. Michaels, there is an ice cream flavor waiting just for you. Bonheur Pie & Ice Cream 5-B Goldsborough St., Easton | […]
