I got major crabs on the blog today. Major. Watch and learn…
My friend Lisa is visiting from California! So, today Kristin and I took her to Annapolis. 
But, first I had to bring her a Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. She has never had DD before! I gladly introduced her to their amazing coffee and had a donut for myself 🙂
After enjoying my donut and iced coffee we headed to Maryland’s capitol. Annapolis is a super cute area with a ton of old buildings and history and quaint Main St.
We did an audio walking tour to get some historical information on area. The buildings just seem to have so much personality here. 
The day was gorgeous! I’m glad the weather was cooperative for Lisa. 
We hit up a restaurant with outdoor seating for lunch. I got a great crab salad. I love when salads come with fruit!
Kristin got a shrimp salad wrap that was amazing. I even heard someone at another table say, “That was the best shrimp salad I have ever had!” I’m convinced this is the best shrimp salad now. And I stole fries…
We also hit up a cupcake shop. It was tempting, but I knew I was going to have a lot of desserts at the party later, so I just took a bite of Lisa’s and Kristin’s.
In hindsight this was my best decision of the day since I was extremely indulgent today. **I want extra credit for the fact that I have never been to a cupcake shop before and didn’t get one “just because”. 
We passed by this store, but didn’t have time to go in. Boo. I’ve got to go back now! 
We only spent a few hours in Annapolis because we had to get back to Kristin & Matt’s for CRAB FEST 2010!!!
This was a completely new experience for me. You buy a bushel of crabs from a local market and they come steamed in Old Bay. 
Then, you cover a table outside with paper, throw crabs on it and hack away! 
It’s good that you can just throw the table cover and everything else away in one swoop because eating crabs make a mess! 
Lisa and I had never eaten crab like this before so we needed a lesson from the native New Englanders.
I think it’s fun to eat food that requires a “tool”. But it is a lot of work!
We also had the biggest spread of desserts and side dishes. Good thing today is my free day!
Last Sunday was Kristin’s birthday so we celebrated it today. I bought a bunch of Abby Cadaby stuff to be festive 🙂 
I think eating off a fun birthday plate makes the food taste better!
Can that be my excuse for going back for more? 
Plus a Red Velvet cake with cream cheese frosting!
I had some of each dessert. It’s hard to turn down good dessert!
Now we are all partaking in adult beverages and hanging out. Good times. 
Okay, now I am going to drink myself silly and have girl talk with Lisa.
Stay tuned for a fun day in DC tomorrow 🙂
Mmmmmm! I love crab! Especially softshelled blues. I worked on a project in Wilmington DE for a few months and was in heaven!
If you are looking for a special dinner one night, check out Obrycki’ in Baltimore (http://www.obryckis.com/).
crabs = yum! 🙂 that looks delicious and fun!
Crab feats are my favorite! They are such a good way to get your hands dirty and have fun. Looks like an awesome time!
What a fun day!!! I love all the pictures 🙂
The first time I ever ate crabs that way was in Maryland. My fiance’s parents are from the NC coast so we have them all the time now when we visit. But we don’t buy them, we throw out crab pots off their dock and catch them. It’s great fun…b/c I don’t actually engage in any of it besides the eating part. 🙂
And you totally do get extra credit for turning down a cupcake – they look amazing!
Horray for your first crab feast! You’re officially a Marylander now. 🙂
Oh, yay! I love this fun post. 🙂
Fun! I have not had a doughnut in waaaay too long, yummy!
BTW, great blog. Simple and fun.
FYI on the post about needing a hardshell crab eating tutor. You must be new to the area b/c Marylanders are the crab experts and Eastern Maryland is known as the hardshell capital of the USA. New England doesn’t even produce crabs. NE is the lobster capital of the USA. Different waters. Enjoy them crabz!
I love crab meat!! BTW, good job on not getting one of those cupcakes…you can just view it as something that was overpriced and not worth it. lol
Wow!
Talk about wonderful eats and pics!
YUMM-O, Monica!
😉
Looks like you´ve had a true BLAST!
Wish you a lovely Sunday!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Wow talk about some good eats!! Can I come visit you?? 🙂
I went to school in Annapolis (Accrapolis, as we called it, being stuck there, guess which school it was!) and I miss it every day. Nothing like just walking out into town with your friends! Looks like ya’ll went to Federal House, I am guessing because I think that is the Dockstreet coffee window and I used to study there on weekends. And don’t worry you did not miss out on the Annapolis running store it is very overpriced.
What a fun day! I’m impressed with your restraint in the cupcake shop.
It’s raining in DC this morning; hopefully that won’t deter your plans too much.
Wow Girl, I know you have said on the blog that you really miss Cali, I would too if I moved away, but that crab looks amazing and you are sooo lucky to live by such great seafood! 🙂
How is your “free day” working for you? Mine was today and I went to town. I really do feel gross, but it gets it all out of my system and it is easier for me to say no to treats during the week. Is it affecting your weight loss at all? Just curious.
You are a much stronger woman than I for passing up buying something in that cupcake shop!! And I’m with you on good desserts — I have such a hard time choosing just one!
I’ve lived in MD almost my entire life and visited Annapolis twice. It’s such a cute town–I always forget about it but that’s a fantastic summer day trip.
Fun, fun day! And way to go on resisting the cupcakes. Had to save room for those awesome desserts. =)
wow what a great day! so much good food, drinks and people 🙂 and i’ve never had crabs…of any variety hah but i think that eating foods that require a tool are wayyyy too much work for me!