Little Bigs!!!!

If home is where the heart is, then little Bigs must be my home away from home. I just love them that much! Their donut creations are just so amazing! I can best describe their raised donuts as Crispy fried joy with a pillowy core. Absolutely life affirming bites of happiness!

But wait there’s more! First time visitors please note that their pasties are equally amazing! Golden hand-formed crusts of a dizzying variety, filled with such beautiful things as “real” Texas chili, Thai chicken bursting with flavor and my favorite cheeseburger with tomato jam!!

For those in the know, crossing the bridge in to South Portland means a mandatory stop at this hidden gem!Pictured Below: Pb&J, Glazed Cininmon swirl Stick, Bismarck, Dark chocolate Ganache Raised, Cheeseburger, Texas Chili.

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Dubbel Shot ale

Dubbel Shot ale from Barreled Souls Brewery in Saco,is a Belgian style ale with with cold brewed coffee. It’s a wonderfully complex high alcohol brew, reminiscent of a fine dry port but much more drinkable.
I plan on pairing my growler with some beef short ribs that have been simmering all day.

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Brisket

It’s not necessarily Maine and it is not dining out, but fall in New England makes me crave the slow simmered foods and root vegetables of my youth.

The following link takes you to a fantastic yet simple recipe for Brisket at one of my affiliated sites Food 52IMG_1467.JPG

The Jewel Box

Sneak peek of the Bearded Lady’s Jewel box and they are already a Fabulous drink slinging machine! Stay tuned you will want to be there when they open for real in the very near future!

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