OCEAN CITY, MD-INSPIRED CHIP ENTERED IN LAY'S FLAVOR CONTEST (PHOTO)

Summer seems far away at the moment, but how about a potato chip inspired by the greatest resort city in America - Ocean City, MD? My first entry into the Lay's Do Us a Flavor contest is Cheesy Chesapeake Crab. 

There are now at least 3 crab chips on the market. So why not add a rich cheese flavor to the classic spice combination of Chesapeake Bay crab seasoning? I think it would actually go well as a side item to a fresh batch of steamed Maryland blue crabs. 

You can vote for mine, or create your own now. If you think Cheesy Chesapeake Crab is a good one, you can also share the flavor using the social media buttons on that page.

OCEAN CITY, MD PIER COLLAPSES, IS DESTROYED - UPDATE

A sad update to an earlier story: the damaged fishing pier at Ocean City has collapsed.  Only a few supports are left sticking up out of the ocean.

BETHESDA SCOOTERS AND BOARDS VOWS TO OPEN AGAIN NEXT SUMMER

Bethesda Scooters and Boards, a pop-up shop that operated over the summer on Norfolk Avenue, is closing its doors.

But maybe not forever.  In a message posted to customers "and their pets" (a dish of dog treats remained out front Monday, evidence of the shop's dog-friendly policy), BSB concluded, "see you next summer."

It's certainly likely there will be another "in-limbo" storefront slated for demolition, but ready to house a pop-up shop for a few months, next summer in Old Town Bethesda.

BSB was a novel shop at the right time, when municipalities like Ocean City, MD are revisiting their skateboard and longboard policies, in light of the current trends of alternative transportation.

FOURTH OF JULY RECIPE: CRAB CAKES WITH FIRE AND ICE SALSA

Here is the perfect recipe to add to your steak you are already planning to grill for July 4th:  Phillips Crab Cakes with Fire and Ice Salsa.

The recipe is for the salsa.  With Phillips Crab Cakes from the freezer aisle, all you have to do is sautee them following the easy package instructions.  Then add your homemade Fire and Ice Salsa on the side.

As usual, I will be adding a spoonful of tartar sauce to go with my crab cake.