Transcript: Commentary: Traditions still held by Baltimore residents during the summertime, especially snowballs

LIANE HANSEN
NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday
08-10-2003
Commentary: Traditions still held by Baltimore residents during the summertime, especially snowballs

Host: LIANE HANSEN
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

LIANE HANSEN, host:

Baltimore holds its heritage dear. A statue of Baltimore Colts hero Johnny Unitas welcomes fans to Ravens Stadium, and in the summertime, essayist Bonny Wolf explains Balmorons--as some residents self-derisively call themselves--cherish their snowballs.

BONNY WOLF:

First of all, a snowball is not a snow cone. The ice is coarser and the syrup is thicker, and with a dollop of ice cream or marshmallow, it is pure Baltimore sunshine. Snowballs are like sweet corn on the cob, fresh ...

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