New England Has a Sweet Tooth

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Podcast by Susan Mara Bregman

New England Has a Sweet Tooth

New England’s love affair with sweets began in the 1700s when a chocolate mill opened just outside Boston. Since then, the region has been home to an extraordinary array of baked, fried, dipped, sugared, and frozen treats. New England Has a Sweet Tooth unwraps the stories behind New England’s sugary legacy from Necco Wafers to Fluffernutters. Host Susan Mara Bregman is the author of New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies.

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20 November 2025

Making Whoopies -- Unwrapping Maine's Favorite Treat

In this episode of 'New England Has a Sweet Tooth,' host Susan Mara Bregman explores the fascinating history of whoopie pies, the quintessential Maine treat. Joined by Patrick Myers, who oversees Maine's annual Whoopie Pie Festival, they delve into the origins of this sweet treat. The discussion touches upon Maine's Whoopie Pie Festival and the importance of the whoopie pie in Maine's culture.

Susan Mara Bregman is the author of New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies (The History Press, 2025).

Patrick Myers is the executive director of the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, which sponsors the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival.

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New England Sweets

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Susan Mara Bregman's website

Susan Mara Bregman's Instagram

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