It's Bawlmore, Hon

Baltimore is a very confused city, it’s not quite southern and not quite Yankee.  A few things are very certain though: we love our Maryland blue crabs steamed with Old Bay, we love our Orioles and our Ravens and certainly don’t forget the Natty Boh, Utz and Berger Cookies!  Most Baltimoreans seem to have a love-hate relationship with our city, proud to be from Baltimore but most want to live somewhere else :).  However, we will speak of our hometown with a passion and if you mess with us, you will be sure to see our Bawlmore side come out!

My sister in law gave me these cute Kate Spade "Shore Thing" earrings for my birthday and I have been obsessed with them ever since!  They are the perfect summer earrings and this would be the perfect crab picking outfit! Comfortable (no white!) and influenced by some of the things Baltimoreans love: Crabs & Flamingoes!

In Maryland, particularly the Baltimore area, crabs come in and on everything.  There is Maryland Crab Soup, Maryland Crab Cakes, Crab Imperial, Crab Dip, Chesapeake Burgers and Chicken (Crab Imperial on a burger/chicken), Shrimp Stuffed with Crab and just plain Steamed Crabs.  My absolute favorite way to use crab is in Cream of Crab Soup, there is nothing more decadent than Crab, Cream and Old Bay. This is hands down the BEST cream of crab soup recipe I have ever had.  Every time I order Cream of Crab in a restaurant it is compared to this and every time it falls short (except for maybe G&Ms).

The Most Perfect Cream of Crab Soup

1 Quart + 1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Quart + 1 Pint Half & Half

1 Cup White Wine

2 Pounds Crab Meat (Jumbo lump is best)

2 Tablespoons Old Bay (Add more or less to your taste)

Combine all of the above ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer.

1 Cup Melted Butter

1 Cup Flour

Combine butter and flour in a separate bowl until smooth.  Pour into soup and stir.  Bring back to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes stirring often.