Ahoy there! I spot a bit o’ land over yonder, and is that…is that an edible island surrounded by delicious ocean Jello? The key to making this recipe is flavored Jello, unflavored gelatin, and flavor ...

Across America, almost every state has a signature food or dessert that residents enjoy. In Maryland’s case, that recipe is the iconic Smith Island cake. This recipe dates all the way back to the ...

Smith Island, one of the hundreds of islands in Maryland, is home to fewer than 400 residents. Nestled in the Chesapeake Bay, it's only reachable by a ferry a few times a day. Given the inherent ...

As the legend goes, well over a century ago, the wives of watermen on Smith Island in Chesapeake Bay sought to devise a dessert that would stay fresh when their husbands were out at sea. They ...

Do you remember the first time you bit into all 10 of those delicious layers in a Smith Island Cake? In fact, the cake is so good, it was named the Maryland State Dessert in 2008. For as long as we ...

As Maryland’s official state dessert, Smith Island Cake is a standout dish on any chef’s table. Now, the famed cake is set to receive a new sign marker in recognition of its historical significance.

It seems like everyone we know started to get serious about baking in the past year, and though some of us were set on perfecting sourdough or mastering the perfect banana bread (it’s brownie banana ...