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Maryland Crab Cakes
CRAB SEASON IN Maryland is supposed to officially open on April 1. But in 2022, cold waters kept the crabs dormant and delayed the harvest by a few weeks. Travis Todd, owner of Ocean Odyssey Restaurant in Cambridge, Maryland, says, “For the first tim
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Salsa Macha
SALSA MACHA IS a treasured Mexican condiment that ranges from smoky and spicy to nutty and savory. The name “macha” comes from the Spanish word “machacar,” meaning “to break, grind, or pulverize.” The most basic salsa macha has four main ingredients:
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The American Table
Our Editor in Chief Toni Tipton-Martin introduced this drink to our team, but she was inspired by another source: Melba Wilson. In Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice (2023), Tipton-Martin writes, “I could not resist fidgeting with the Cucumber Splash

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