Explore every episode of the podcast New England Has a Sweet Tooth
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| Needhams -- Maine's Beloved Potato-Coconut Candy | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:27:02 | |
Leave it to Mainers to add potatoes to their chocolates. In this episode, host Susan Mara Bregman focuses on Needhams -- the state's historic chocolate-covered potato coconut candies. Malaika and Gerard Picard, who own the Maine Needham Company, join the conversation. Susan Mara Bregman is the author of New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies (The History Press, 2025). For more info: New England Sweets (www.rednickel.com/shop) Maine Needham Company (www.maineneedhams.com) Susan Mara Bregman's website (www.rednickel.com) Susan Mara Bregman's Instagram (www.instagram.com/rednickelneon/) | |||
| Making Whoopies -- Unwrapping Maine's Favorite Treat | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:17:53 | |
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. For more info: | |||