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With John Shields

Live. Learn. And protect the bounty of the Chesapeake region.

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WELCOME!

Our Common Table is a nonprofit organization that wants to spread our message of respect and conservation for the Chesapeake and its bounty. We believe that a single action, like preparing a simple meal for our friends and family, can make a difference in the community and that collective action can greatly impact our region and the world. Through education and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.

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Chesapeake
Bites

Chesapeake Bites is a YouTube cooking show that presents one recipe every Wednesday demonstrating how we can eat well, protect our environment, and rebuild our local food economy one dish at a time. Join us as we travel around the Bay taking tasty "Bites" of all the Chesapeake has to offer!

To view the series and download the recipe cards, visit our Chesapeake Bites page below.

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WHO IS
JOHN SHIELDS?

Chef John Shields––otherwise known as the Culinary Ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay––has been cooking nearly his whole life. He began his career cooking with his grandmother Gertie Cleary at an early age and never looked back. Little did he know that he would become an accomplished celebrity chef owning many restaurants, writing four popular cookbooks, starring in two national public television series, and so much more.

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