Category Archives: Foodie Field Trips

Dinner at Herbsaint, New Orleans

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Kellie

Herbsaint was our restaurant of choice for a “nice” dinner out while visiting New Orleans.  Since our travels usually involve miles and miles of walking, we generally aim to walk out to dinner as well.  Since we like to travel … Continue reading →

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Muffuletta at Central Grocery

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Kellie

For a cheap and easy lunch, we hopped in line for a Muffuletta at Central Grocery.  While in line we were able to browse the wide array of products available for purchase in the store.

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New Orleans Snack Stop #2: Cafe Du Monde

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Kellie

About an hour after our visit to Southern Candymakers, we strolled through the French Market, and then through Dutch Alley.

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A Stop at Southern Candymakers

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Kellie

Due to our very filling breakfast at the hotel, we wandered the streets of New Orleans for quite a while before making our first food stop.  I wasn’t really hungry yet, but as we approached Southern Candymakers on Decatur Street, … Continue reading →

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Walking Up an Appetite in the Big Easy

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Kellie

Whenever we explore a new city, we spend a lot of time wandering around before deciding where to eat.  New Orleans was no exception.  Since our hotel had an excellent breakfast included, we loaded up on make-your-own waffles, eggs, fruit … Continue reading →

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Products from the Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Kellie

The Lewiston Winter Farmers’ Market is more than just a place to buy produce; it is a community event with live music, craft tables, and of course the produce and other farm products that the event is built around. One … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Bread from The Bread Shack

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Kellie

I recently bought this delicious loaf of chocolate bread at The Bread Shack.  I was impressed with the not-too-sweet flavor of the bread, which complemented the sweetness of the dark chocolate chunks and cherries that had been mixed into the … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Pastiche

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Kellie

On one of our February “stay-cation” mornings, we decided to have brunch at Pastiche to fuel up for a snowshoe hike.  Located near the Auburn post office, Pastiche is the “original home of the double yolker” and offers delicious and … Continue reading →

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Holly’s Own Deli & Restaurant

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Kellie

Several years ago, while taking a walk on a warm summer evening, we were drawn into Holly’s Own Restaurant by the sound of live music on the patio.  The band Veggies By Day was playing that night, the atmosphere was … Continue reading →

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A1 Diner = A+ Dinner

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kellie

When we find ourselves passing through the Augusta area, we often make it a point to have dinner in Hallowell at Slates or The Liberal Cup before heading home.  On many occasions, with full bellies, we’ve passed by the A1 … Continue reading →

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