Should Md. Have an Official State Dessert?

January 2, 2008 - 8:45am

(Photo courtesy of SmithIsland.org)

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) - When Maryland lawmakers return to work next week in Annapolis, they will be asked to formally designate an official state dessert.

The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council is asking that the honor be given to the Smith Island cake. Council member Jay Parker says the cake is unique and worthy of the recognition.

The layer cakes are similar to European tortes, sometimes with 10 layers and in about 20 flavors.

Cheryl Tull, one of the owners of The Sweet Shop in Crisfield, sells the cakes on the Internet.

She says she plan to contact Delegate Page Elmore, R-Somerset, about sending some of shop's cakes to Annapolis so delegates from other parts of the state can taste for themselves.

Elmore tells The Daily Times he thinks samples are probably a good idea, especially if there's any opposition from other regions of Maryland with their own special desserts.

Information from: The (Salisbury, Md.) Daily Times

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) - When Maryland lawmakers return to work next week in Annapolis, they will be asked to formally designate an official state dessert.

The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council is asking that the honor be given to the Smith Island cake. Council member Jay Parker says the cake is unique and worthy of the recognition.

The layer cakes are similar to European tortes, sometimes with 10 layers and in about 20 flavors.

Cheryl Tull, one of the owners of The Sweet Shop in Crisfield, sells the cakes on the Internet.

She says she plan to contact Delegate Page Elmore, R-Somerset, about sending some of shop's cakes to Annapolis so delegates from other parts of the state can taste for themselves.

Elmore tells The Daily Times he thinks samples are probably a good idea, especially if there's any opposition from other regions of Maryland with their own special desserts.

Information from: The (Salisbury, Md.) Daily Times

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