Maryland Cooking: Cookbooks and Recipes From Maryland's Past

Presented by the Maryland State Library Resource Center, this program explores Maryland's culinary history through historic cookbooks dating back to 1845. Discover the origins of favorites like Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken, and learn how to research Maryland food traditions using resources from the Maryland Room, digital collections, and other online tools. Whether you're interested in recipes or local history, there's something to savor.