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I was standing in the restaurant kitchen, staring at my third failed batch of the day. The whoopie pies looked perfect—beautiful brown butter and fig cakes sandwiching a rich, fragrant filling dotted with pieces of fig. But something wasn’t right. The filling was too loose, separating from the cakes. Maine natives were going to eat […]
In Maine, the whoopie pie isn’t just a dessert—it’s cultural heritage, legislated tradition, and a source of fierce regional pride. Since 2011, when the Maine Legislature officially designated it the state’s treat (distinct from the state dessert, which is blueberry pie), the whoopie pie has held a special place in the heart of New England […]
