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More Yummy Whoopie Pies…

Borealis Breads makes a great whoopie pie as well…

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Wicked Whoopies

I have long loved the whoopie pie–my grandmother’s recipe, Labadie’s whoopie pies, and the whoopie pies from the Italian Bakery…  A few weekends ago, I finally tried the famous Wicked Whoopies made by Isamax Snacks…

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84 Court Street = NOT JUST PIZZA!

We were sad to see Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant close, as it had been a place where we had met up with friends many times for dinner and music over the course of several years…  As the restaurant sat … Continue reading

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The Sedgley Place

A couple of weeks ago we made our way to The Sedgley Place for a special dinner.  Located off the beaten path in Greene, Maine, The Sedgley Place provides not just dinner, but a dining experience.

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Carrot Cupcakes

When we celebrated my husband’s birthday with his family, his parents brought along carrot cupcakes from Bel Cibo da Cherie.  Previously we had tried some of the cookies from this bakery, which were very good, but the cupcakes were to … Continue reading

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Niky’s Starter…

Last week we visited Niky’s at their Lisbon Street location for a mid-week meal.  I hope that it is taken as a complement when I confess that when the main course arrived I enjoyed it fully, forgetting to take pictures … Continue reading

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Hot Suppa!

So we finally tried Hot Suppa! last weekend.  It is clearly a popular restaurant for Sunday lunch/brunch, full when we arrived at noon, with a 40 minute wait for our party of six.  Everyone seemed happy with their orders; all … Continue reading

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Brunch at the Friendly Toast

I know there are a lot of restaurants in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, but every time we pass through we feel the need to stop for brunch or dinner at the Friendly Toast.  We can always count on having a delicious … Continue reading

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Key Lime Pie at Becky’s Diner

One of my weaknesses is key lime pie, but not just any key lime pie…  I’ve had some extremely okay key lime pies, but the slices served up at Becky’s Diner in Portland, Maine are the best I’ve had so … Continue reading

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A Michelada at El Rayo = An Interesting Non-Alcoholic Beverage

We recently stopped in for lunch at El Rayo Taqueria while spending the day in Portland’s Old Port.  Our initial plan was to try a restaurant that was new to us, but since we arrived hungry at just after 2 … Continue reading

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