Montgomery Community Media

The same candy organization that is bringing you chocolate covered cicadas, is also seasoning its cicadas with a spice that’s especially close to a Marylander’s heart—Old Bay. Sarah Dwyer, who owns the Gaithersburg-based Chouquette, has received hundreds of orders from around the world for her chocolate covered cicadas. The cicadas are frozen, boiled, air fried […]

Muchos residentes de Maryland se han dado el gusto de comer cigarras o chicharras llenas de proteínas. Sin embargo, algunas personas deberían pensarlo dos veces antes de disfrutar de uno de los insectos comestibles y crujientes que surgen del suelo cada 17 años. “¡Sí! ¡Tenemos que decirlo!”, Tuiteó la FDA el miércoles. “No coma #cicadas […]

Many Marylanders have been indulging by eating protein-filled cicadas. However, some people should think twice before they enjoy one of the crunchy, edible insects that come up from the ground every 17 years. “Yep! We have to say it!,” the FDA tweeted on Wednesday. “Don’t eat #cicadas if you’re allergic to seafood as these insects […]

After a long weekend, it is the first week of June. Summer is getting closer and many high school students are already out of school. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Superintendent Retires: Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith has officially retired. Starting today Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight serves […]

The Montgomery County Food Council will host a meeting in Silver Spring to encourage Montgomery County residents to eat locally. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 24 at Denizens Brewing Company which is located on 1115 East-West Highway. Business owners and representatives from the Montgomery County Food Council will discuss the positive impact […]