Last week, the Cute Potato gang celebrated a friend’s first birthday with a tour of Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. The kids were introduced to the farm’s calves and their (very large) milking mamas. Besides the cupcakes and ice cream, the highlight was meeting a calf that was just six hours old. She was a little wobbly, but even with …
Southern Maine Strawberry Festivals
It’s strawberry season, and this weekend, there are a host of festivals around the state. We like the sound of the Strawberry Fest, June 26-27, at Maxwell’s Farm in Cape Elizabeth. The farm will also be open for PYO strawberries, perfect for all kinds of yummy, summer recipes. Not close to Cape? Get your strawberry fix at one of these great spots: First Congregational Church, North …
Wolfe’s Neck Farm Spring Festival
We love visiting and supporting our local farms at Cute Potato, and Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport is one of our favorites. At the Spring Festival today, the kids enjoyed the music of the Casco Bay Ramblers, whose sound reminds us a little of Johnny Cash. Cute Potato #1 and #2 loved the Ramblers cover of “You Are My Sunshine,” …
Garden Party
All day Thursday, team Cute Potato was hoping it wouldn’t rain, so we could attend the Maine Audubon’s Annual Peony Bloom and Ice Cream Social. We love ice cream, especially when it’s free! And we were looking forward to viewing the peony garden. The good news? The stunning pink, white and fuschia blooms at the Audubon’s Gilsland Farm did not …
Cheap Thrills: Dollar Store Finds
Here at Cute Potato, we love our local toy and gift shops, but sometimes, the budget takes precedent. So on a rainy Sunday, after hours of being cooped up in the house, we piled the team into the car and drove south to the Family Dollar Store. Yes, you heard us right. You need to pick and choose wisely (just …
Hello, Lover: Best Chocolate Chip Cookie in Maine
Last month, the Old World Gourmet Deli in Freeport reopened for the season. Sure, Cute Potato missed their yummy sandwiches, but what we craved all winter long were the signature chocolate chip cookies. There’s none better, in our opinion. Just look at those chunky chocolate chips and almonds. They’re consistently crispy and buttery on the outside, and soft and gooey …
Grab Your Lederhosen and Get to the Narrow Gauge RR
Cute Potato’s friends were visiting last weekend and their 6-year old boy is in love with Thomas the Tank Engine. So a trip to the Narrow Gauge Railroad, Portland’s little engine that could, was in order. We expected beautiful views of the East End waterfront. And were sure the kids would be delighted by a train ride en plein air. …
Buck’s Naked BBQ Freeport
On first glance, a barbecue joint with naked in the title might not seem like a wise choice for little ones. But go inside, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Maybe it’s the glittering disco ball in the entry way. Or the friendly-staff who will find you a table while you’re children run screaming in the direction of the two (count …