Monthly Archives: March 2013

Traveling outside of Maine

My family an I recently spent a week in Florida with spring breakers and snowbirds. It was our first time leaving the greater Bangor area in three months – a casualty of moving and starting a new job. But,  it amazed me how easily I had adjusted to life here in Vacationland. I was used […]

Pink hot dogs

The neon pink dogs stared at me from their case along the back wall of Hannaford. I’d seen them before and always thought it a bit strange that they were dyed such a color, but I never considered grilling one up. So, it came as a bit of surprise when my co workers suggested red […]

The first sip of Moxie

Mox·ie, noun, force of character, determination, or nerve. Also known as the soda of Maine and a must-try for all newcomers such as myself. When I was tossing around the idea of this blog — the tales of a girl from “away” living and exploring her way through Maine — must-try foods always came up. […]