Joyce White kitchen demo, Hampton Mansion In a way, White Potato Pie led me into the world of uniquely Maryland food, and so it is fitting that it also led me to the website of one Joyce White, culinary historian. As the foremost expert in Maryland food (in this author’s humble estimation), Joyce White’s expertise…
This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the Ohio Pawpaw Festival. I’ve been known to travel far and wide for festivals celebrating foods that are relevant to Maryland. Some festivals are better than others and I have to say that the Ohio Pawpaw Festival is probably the best of the bunch (pun intended)…
I met Pam Williams at a hearth cooking demonstration at the Hays House and enjoyed the rare chance to interact with a lively group of culinary history enthusiasts. I knew I wanted to reach out to her to be the first of what I hope will be a series of little interviews with various historians,…