Friday, June 11, 2010

From Portland To Portland 2010: Travel Guide

Hi! So, my good friend Kendra is a traveling goddess and has written a most excellent blog about her trip to Maine. Enjoy!!


In April we traveled from Portland, OR to Portland, ME. We flew in to Boston and drove to Gorham, ME, just east of Portland in a rad Nissan Altima hybrid. Despite the cold and rain we had a really good time. Since it is unlikely that any of you would be super interested in the mundane details of our trip I will briefly sum up the major events here and defer you my webshots account for photos. Pictures speak a thousand words, right?

Okay, so we were in Maine for 4 days and in that time we probably ate enough to feed a small country. We aren’t proud of how much we ate, but we had to try everything. They have food in Maine we had never heard of! Highlights: mashed potato pizza (mashed potatoes, bacon, etc.), shaved chicken sandwich, baked beans, pork chops and chicken cooked by the PineCrest Inn’s chef.

Pizza!

They also have no shortage of great sweet treats in Maine. I indulged in a chocolate covered whoopie pie, a piece of bacon covered in chocolate (WOW! so good!), and lots of popcorn. Speaking of popcorn, this snack is very popular in Maine even though Mainers don’t seem to think so. They are in denial if you ask me. All the bars and pubs have popcorn instead of peanuts and many shops have popcorn for shoppers. Plus, there is a store with nothing but popcorn for sale in every flavor imaginable. Seriously, I think they have a problem, but as many of you know it’s one I’m glad they have. I ate more than my fair share of popcorn while we were there and after we got home.

Some of the best food we ate was actually prepared at the Inn. Every morning the owners, Matt and Amy made delicious breakfast for us. We experience eggs and feta for the first time, the most amazing french toast either of us have ever had, and the BEST coffee EVER. It’s a secret recipe that they were more than willing to share with us. But I’m not going to tell you unless you ask. :)

The Inn itself was the major highlight of our trip. We splurged on dinner one night when they had a live jazz guitarist playing. Not only was the food SO amazing, the waitress, the wine, and the chef, Mo, pushed the whole evening over the top. If there weren’t 20 other places we wanted to try we would have eaten there every night. That’s just how good it was. The room we stayed in wasn’t to shabby either.

The Covington

Covington Bathroom


.....to see more visit: http://klmpeace.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/portland-to-portland-2010-food-ferry-rides-and-more/


2 comments:

  1. You are so sweet to include my blog! :) First I have to say: how did I not know you had a blog? Second, I LOVE your picture! Third: Can't wait to read through the whole raw food post. Sounds intense. Love you!

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  2. Oh, it's my pleasure! I am hoping to get a writing community online, and I know talent when I see it. The vegan story is quite intense, thanks for reminding me to post the rest! Can't wait to see you!

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