Maine's state dessert is the blueberry pie, but its state treat is the whoopie pie. I'll leave it to the great minds in Augusta to differentiate between a dessert and a treat. In the meantime, I'll just enjoy them both. I've lived in five states and have traveled to many more. And, even though … [Read more...] about The Maine Whoopie Pie
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Food Trucks in Southern Maine
Food trucks have become a staple of the Southern Maine dining scene. In fact, we mentioned some of the best in our lobster roll round ups article. Food truck parks in Southern Maine In this piece we are focusing on food truck parks, where you can find multiple trucks in a cluster, allowing … [Read more...] about Food Trucks in Southern Maine
Best Maine Lobster Shacks Near Portland
While Old Port offers some of the best lobster rolls in Portland, Maine, there are plenty of great rolls in other parts of the city and the surrounding communities. We moved beyond the Portland waterfront and checked out street carts, bona fide lobster shacks as well as sit down … [Read more...] about Best Maine Lobster Shacks Near Portland
The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland’s Old Port
Before we get into the nitty gritty of the best lobster roll in Portland Maine, there's something you need to know. There are two key types of roll -- The Maine and the Connecticut -- each with its own storied history. How do you tell them apart? Maine rolls are served with mayonnaise; … [Read more...] about The Best Lobster Rolls in Portland’s Old Port
Name your free food at Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs' “name your free food deal” is back. No, it's not like a Priceline thing, where you name your own price. Instead, Firehouse Subs identifies three names each day and offers folks with that first name free food. And, if your name is on the daily roll call, you're in for a red-hot … [Read more...] about Name your free food at Firehouse Subs
Free Smoothie on National Flip Flop Day
Good thing the weather is supposed to be warm on National Flip Flop Day, which is May 31st. That's because you'll need to grab a pair and wear them to a Tropical Smoothie Cafe if you want a free smoothie. You see, each year Tropical Smoothie rewards customers by giving them a freebie when they … [Read more...] about Free Smoothie on National Flip Flop Day
Teacher Appreciation Days
Both Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week happen in May. Usually, it's the first week of May. However, for 2023 it is happening the second week of May. So, May 8-May 12 is Teacher Appreciation Week this year. On the other hand, Teacher Appreciation Day is supposed to be the … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Days
Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Offer
As I wrote about in this roundup of national food days and holidays, National Pretzel Day happens each year in late April. This year that food holiday falls on April 26. Primarily, you'll find free pretzel offers from national chains. However, most of the chains don't have a presence in … [Read more...] about Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Offer
Free Shaved Kona Ice on Tax Day
I'd hoped to do a roundup of tax day freebies, but this free shaved ice offer from Kona Ice was the only one I could find in Southern Maine. Let's hope the weather on tax day is as warm as it was the previous week, because then you'll really want some free shaved ice. Anyway, Kona Ice is calling … [Read more...] about Free Shaved Kona Ice on Tax Day
Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount
There is nothing new about getting a discount on your coffee when you bring a Starbucks reusable cup with you. In fact, many years ago, I wrote an article about Earth Day discounts and covered lots of coffee shops that would take something like 10 cents off your order when you brought your own … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount
The Holy Donut Maine
As soon as we moved to Kennebunk, our neighbors told us that we had to try The Holy Donut. It was top of mind for them because the doughnut shop was opening its fourth location in Southern Maine in nearby Arundel. So, for years we watched the area near the corner of Route 1 (aka Portland Road) … [Read more...] about The Holy Donut Maine
Maine Restaurant Week
Maine Restaurant Week started in 2009 as a way to help local eateries survive during the non-tourist winter season. For them, summer is like what Black Friday is for retailers. That is, if they had to shut down during the cold weather months, they would (hopefully) make up for lost … [Read more...] about Maine Restaurant Week