Winery Road
By Mary K. Zajac
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Out of the Ordinary
Ten years after moving into their Severna Park home, Linda Cameron and Glenn Gilmor are still discovering the “magical treasures” built into the house by designer Dan Hale.
Written by Carol Denny
Photography by Celia Pearson
Styled by Jennifer Lilly
Photography by Celia Pearson
Styled by Jennifer Lilly
Falling for Figs
Whether grilled, caramelized, or served fresh off the tree, this Mediterranean fruit has a sweet appeal.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Scott Suchman
Photography by Scott Suchman
Skimming the Surface
What’s a group of water-ski fanatics doing in the middle of a Dorchester County
lake? Having the time of their lives.
By Gail Buchalter
Get Crackin’
For a flavorful taste of the Tropics, whip up these easy coconut-infused recipes.
By Andrew Evans
Photographed by Scott Suchman
Photographed by Scott Suchman
Funhouse
At the Overmyers’ Bay Ridge retreat, it’s always summertime.
By Kessler Burnett
Photography by Celia Pearson
Photography by Celia Pearson
Laps of Luxury
Can’t afford that multimillion-dollar Talbot County dream house? At these nine palatial estates, you can live the good life for a week at a time.
Written By Kessler Burnett & Joe Sugarman
The (Organic) Farm Stand Blues
She thought she could teach consumers in Dorchester County the virtues of eating organically. But she was the one who learned the lesson.
By Gail Buchalter
Confederates in the Attic
A weekend spent exploring Stratford Hall, birthplace of Robert E. Lee, means a walk through history and a taste of the Old South.
By Theodore Fischer
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Upper Crust
Enjoyed either by the pool or on a picnic, these gourmet sandwiches utilize the best of summer’s bounty.
By Andrew Evans
Do As the Natives Do
Some climb lattice, some thrive in droughts, others could someday make fuel for our cars. all are plants indigenous to the Bay region. We asked five regional landscape design experts to tell us how to use these grasses, flowering shrubs, and vines and why we should incorporate them into our gardens year-round.
Written by Gail Buchalter
Photography by Celia Pearson
Nature’s Hook
Written by Mary K. Zajak
Photography by Jack Mills
Open House
CL goes behind the scenes at the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage and discovers what it’s like to invite 600 complete strangers into your home.
Written by Sarah Achenbach
Photography by Scott Suchman
A Little Respect
You think your job is tough? Try working in one of these misunderstood professions.
Written by Kessler Burnett, Joe Sugarman & Elizabeth B. Wrightson
Photography by Scott Suchman
Water's Edge
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed their gulf coast home, marilyn lyons and corky graham built their dream home on the
shores of the bay.
Written by Carol Denny
Photography by Erik Kvalsvik
Stalk of the Town
Springtime heralds longer days, blooming flowers, and, of course, asparagus. Here are four fresh recipes for this year’s crop.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Scott Suchman
All in Good Time
For landscape painter Carol Rowan,patience brings perfection.
By Rosemary Harty
Close to Home
An Annapolis couple escapes for a weekend at the newly opened Park Place and finds a lively respite in their own backyard.
By Mary Ann Treger
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Tater Time
Anytime is a good time for cooking potatoes—especially with these four easy recipes.
By Andrew Evans /Photography by Scott Suchman
Antique Revival
An Annapolis couple revitalizes a turn-of-the-century home into a showplace for their myriad collections.
By Christianna McCausland
Photographed by Celia Pearson
Latin Food Fiesta
By Mary Zajac, Joe Sugarman, and Kessler Burnett
Photography by Vince Lupo
Ahh, There’s the Rub
A girlfriends’ getaway at The Inn at Perry Cabin’s Linden Spa promises massages, movies, and a chance to be teenagers again.
By Kessler Burnett
The Artist's Way
A Baltimore architect creates an inspirational rural retreat.
Written by Christianna McCausland
Photography by Celia Pearson
Mister Christmas
With more than twenty Christmas trees, an army of 600 gingerbread men, and thousands of twinkling lights, Granville Gilbert’s Linthicum house is a wonderland of holiday joy.
Written by Joe Sugarman
Photography by Vince Lupo
Movie Makers
Hollywood may be where these five talented folks have made their mark, but Talbot County is where they’ve made their home.
By Mary K. Zajac & Christianna McCausland
Photography by Scott Schuman
Hey, Cookie
It wouldn’t be the holidays without something sugary. Here are four easy recipes to satisfy any sweet tooth.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Scott Suchman
With the Grain
Move over white rice, here comes the next generation of sophisticated—and healthier—grains.
By Andrew Evans
Bridle Party
A scenic trail ride through Worcester County is made that much better with a genuine horse whisperer in the lead.
By Kessler Burnett
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
On The Edge
An eco-friendly home in Dorchester County takes prefab housing to an entirely new level.
By Elizabeth A. Evitts
Photography by Peter Aaron
Going Green
Thirty-one ways you can help the Bay
Written by Kessler Burnett, Joe Sugarman, and Elizabeth B. Wrightson
Europe on the Bay
Why fly across the pond when you can visit Oxford, Berlin, and Warsaw right here? Three writers hit the road in search of a taste of the Old Country on the Chesapeake.
By Mary Ann Treger, Kessler Burnett & Mary K. Zajac
Illustration by Shane McGowan
Kayaking, Uncorked
Paddles and pinot noir pair up for a memorable kayaking tour through the marshes of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
By Donna Bozza
Photography by David Harp
Orange Crush
Pies aren’t the only way to cook a pumpkin. The underappreciated gourd shines in these four easy recipes, from salad to risotto.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Scott Suchman
Treasure Hunt
Shell seekers learn to see the sands in a new light thanks to Deacon Ritterbush’s beachcombing tours.
By Sara Edelson
Photography by Dave Hawxhurst
Tree House
Chestertown woodworker Vicco von Voss assembles an oasis in the woods that’s as elegant—and all-natural—as his furniture.
Written by Elizabeth A. Evitts
Photography by Celia Pearson
Styled by Jennifer Lilly
Thai One On
Spicy, salty, sweet: When it comes to this exotic cuisine, many flavors meld beautifully into one.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Not Just Passing Thru
Driving to the Delaware shore is no day at the beach. But what’s your hurry? Better reasons than speed traps exist for hitting the brakes somewhere along the way. In fact, five towns in southern Delaware’s Sussex County have so much good stuff to see, do, and eat that you may never reach the beach at all.
By Theodore Fischer
Photography by Scott Suchman
Sauced!
What happens when a caravan of CL staffers visits seven Southern Maryland barbeque restaurants in twenty-four hours? Grab the antacids and follow along.
By Joe Sugarman
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Summertime Blues
Summer jobs—complete with difficult bosses and bad pay—are a rite of passage. We asked a handful of hard-working folks to share stories of their most memorable jobs, from pushing hot dogs at county fairs to cleaning pools to chasing chickens.
Compiled by Mary Ann Treger
Illustration by John S. Dykes
Arthouse
A Richmond couple finds rest and relaxation at their artfully decorated retreat on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula.
Written by Kessler Burnett
Photography by Erik Kvalsvik
Editor's Note
The Bay's Dirtiest Jobs
Be it wading in marsh mud, plucking birds, or cleaning up bison poop, these men aren’t afraid to get their hands—and pretty much everything else—messy.
By Sarah Achenbach & Kessler Burnett
Photography By Edwin Remsburg
Photography By Edwin Remsburg
Berry, Berry Good
June is busting out all over, with plump, red strawberry dishes.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Editor's Note
Antiques Roadshow
Scout out some of the region's best antiquities and heirlooms on the way to the beach. Here's the 411 on the Route 404 antiques scene.
By Mary K. Zajac
Photography by Scott Suchman
Photography by Scott Suchman
Little Vegas
During the midtwentieth century, Southern Maryland boasted flashy casinos, leggy showgirls, and three times as many slot machines as Nevada. With the popularity of instant bingo and a legislature open to the return of slots, what can we learn from the past?
By Stephen Janis
Earth & Sky
For Brook and Larry Myers, summer means strawberry shortcake, a host of house guests, and evenings on the porch at their Oxford home.
By Kessler burnett
Photography by Celia Pearson
Styled by Jennifer Lilly O'Neill
Photography by Celia Pearson
Styled by Jennifer Lilly O'Neill
Radiance
A Piece of the Rock
Need one good reason to visit Rock Hall on its 300th birthday? Here are ten.
By Theodore Fischer
Photographed by Kirsten Beckerman
Participants' Contact List
Tangier Island Health Foundation
Time to Make the Doughnuts
There's nothing like pastries fresh from the oven to sweeten the day.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Secret Gardens
Go inside the garden walls for a sneak peak at the private beauty tucked behind four Annapolis homes.
Written by Kathy Hudson
Photography by Celia Pearson
Photography by Celia Pearson
Tastemakers
Taste doesn't have to come from New York or Paris; the Chesapeake has its own design mavens. Meet a few who are taking Shore style to fashionable new heights.
Written by Kessler Burnett & Christianna McCausland
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Seeking Refuge
It's been Six months since environmentalists helped derail a proposed development near Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. On a cold winter's day, our writer set out to see firsthand the beauty worth protecting.
Written by Sara Edelson
Photography by Dave Hawxhurst
Photography by Dave Hawxhurst
Living with the past
In a modest clapboard home in Annapolis, the same family has lived, worked, and thrived for more than 235 years.
Written by Christianna McCausland
Photography by Scott Suchman
Photography by Scott Suchman
High Drama
With his signature flair for glamour, antiques dealer Darryl Savage brings the wow factor to his Annapolis home.
Written by Kessler Burnett
Photography by Erik Kvalsvik
Photography by Erik Kvalsvik
Great Gatsby's
Gatsby's Collection in St. Michaels stocks life-size grizzlies, rococo bedroom sets, pop art, and pretty much everything else your heart desires.
Written by Gail Buchalter
Photography by Scott Suchman
Photography by Scott Suchman
Outdoor Living
Participants' Contact List
Travel
Editor's Note
Heads or Tails
Three longtime friends take a chance on an unlikely enterprise-and might just turn the field of aquaculture upside down.
Gail Buchalter
Entertaining from A to Z
From antipasto to Zinfandel, we've got twenty-six terrific tips on how to throw a party like a pro.
Compiled by Mary Ann Treger
Photography by Vince Lupo
Photography by Vince Lupo
Earthly Delights
Dig into four meaty dishes featuring the versatile mushroom.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Captain's Catch
Fillet 'em, grill 'em, fry 'em up.
Interviews by Mary K. Zajac
Photography by Vince Lupo
Photography by Vince Lupo
A Little Piece of Brittany
Using her French pottery collection as a starting point, Joan Datesman brings color and verve to a Depression-era home in the heart of Annapolis.
By Rosemary Harty
Photographed By Erik Johnson
Photographed By Erik Johnson
Bridal
Editor's Note
Healing Tangier
The isolated islanders have medical needs like everyone else. But with only one rundown clinic and weekly visits from Dr. David Nichols, it’s a stuggle to care for them. Could help be on the way?
Written by Kessler Burnett
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Second Home for the Holidays
Bringing classic flair to a weekend escape was a fun challenge for a Chevy Chase designer. Here’s how one Lewes cottage was transformed into a haven for antique treasures—and fresh holiday style.
Written By Kathy Ely
Photgraphed By Celia Pearson
Photgraphed By Celia Pearson
All That Glitters
A Christmas tree is a personal statement, not just a decorating event. Readers share some of their favorite holiday memorabilia to hang on the boughs.
Mary K. Zajac
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Photography by Kirsten Beckerman
Editor's Note
Cocoa Loco
Four dreamy recipes to feed your inner chocoholic.
By Andrew Evans
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Photography by Steve Buchanan
Skimming with Enthusiasm
Jason Szymanski, Trash Skimmer Operator, Baltimore
Interview by Elizabeth B. Wrightson
100 Chesapeake Classics
You know them when you see them, those icons of the Bay, from blue crabs to crabby Willy Don. Here's our salute to the region's unforgettable people, places, and things.
Written by Donna Bozza
Kessler Burnett
Kathy H. Ely
Joe Sugarman
Bill Thompson
Elizabeth B. Wrightson
Mary K. Zajac
Kessler Burnett
Kathy H. Ely
Joe Sugarman
Bill Thompson
Elizabeth B. Wrightson
Mary K. Zajac
King Of The Hill
A Virginia entrepreneur transforms a tired Victorian into a stylish waterfront retreat.
Written by Kessler Burnett
Photography by Erik Kvalsvik
Photography by Erik Kvalsvik
