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Category Archives: Desserts
A Day at the Farm
There’s something about farm life that really makes me feel at home and connected to the land. I’ve never lived on a farm. I’ve never had a garden that produced more than the occasional small side dish or salad. I’m … Continue reading
Rolly’s Diner and a REAL Hot Air Balloon Ride!!!!!!!!!!
My grandmother introduced me to Rolly’s Diner a little over five years ago, when I moved to the Auburn area. Having lived near Portland for several years, and only visiting family in the Auburn/Lewiston area, I really didn’t know my … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Foodie Field Trips
Tagged grapenut pudding, Great Falls Balloon Festival, Rolly's Diner
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Inspiration from Quebec City: Homemade Maple Walnut Ice Cream
Inspired by a recent trip to Quebec City, and two pints of pure Maine maple syrup sitting in my cupboard, I decided to make a batch of maple walnut ice cream. I found a recipe online at epicurious, but modified … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies, Desserts, Ice Cream
Tagged maple leaf cookies, maple walnut ice cream
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Key Lime Cake
Earlier this summer I made some key lime cupcakes for my sister-in-law’s birthday, and found that the recipe produced enough batter for a dozen cupcakes and a smaller cake. This time around I used the same recipe, but decided to … Continue reading
Frozen Tangy…
Several weeks ago I noticed a new type of Hood frozen yogurt called Frozen Tangy at the grocery store. This week, armed with a $1.00 manufacturers coupon, I set out to try it. I was impressed with the flavor: not … Continue reading
Homemade Whoopie Pie Cake
Last week I used my grandmother’s whoopie pie recipe to make a whoopie pie cake for my dad’s birthday. A single batch of the batter is just enough to make two 8″ round cakes which can be filled in the … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Chocolate, Cookies, Desserts, Family Traditions
Tagged whoopie pie cake
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Key Lime Cupcakes
In celebration of my sister-in-law’s Summer birthday, I wanted to make a special dessert. I recall her liking key lime pie, so I decided to find a cake recipe that would be similar, and stumbled upon this Betty Crocker recipe … Continue reading
Labadie’s Whoopie Pies
Every year for Father’s Day, I make a batch of whoopie pies (or an IOU for a batch of whoopie pies), Dad’s favorite dessert. This year the whoopie pies were from a bakery, rather than my own kitchen, due to … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Family Traditions, Foodie Field Trips, Local Products, Made in Maine, Snacks
Tagged whoopie pies
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Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry season seems to be upon us a little earlier than usual in Maine. Yesterday I drove to Chipman Farm to pick my own while they’re still readily available. Since I had a coupon to use at Grant’s Bakery, I … Continue reading
Posted in Bakeries, Desserts, Foodie Field Trips, Local Products, Snacks
Tagged Grant's Bakery, strawberries
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Grapenut Pudding
My absolute favorite dessert at Rolly’s Diner is their homemade grapenut pudding. As a matter of fact, if it’s available on any given day that I happen to be at the diner, I will order it–even for breakfast (with a … Continue reading