Lazy sun in Freeport Maine

Beautiful day, in the 60's, with playful sun in and out among the clouds.

Sunshine in Maine

Hyacinth and daffs - can the lupine be far behind?

Maine Lobster: Come and get it!

The guests at our Freeport Maine Bed & Breakfast routinely ask where to go for Maine Lobster. While pretty much all the Freeport restaurants serve lobster (in one form or another, from a full lobster dinner to various baked lobster, lobster bisque or lobster stew), if you're looking for the "real" Maine experience, you'll want to visit a Maine lobster shack.

Some time ago we took the "10 Best Lobster Shacks in Maine" article from Travel + Leisure magazine and mapped them, then added a few of our favorites that the magazine had missed, to create the map at the link above (also embedded below). That remains a hugely popular map, to help find the lobster shack you'd like to visit.

Here are some comments on some that are not far from Brewster House Bed & Breakfast.

Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster, Freeport

Freeport's own lobster shack is located in South Freeport, just a mile or two from Brewster House and Freeport's shopping area. They offer a full, select your own, lobster dinner, as well as other local seafood. Sit inside, or at a picnic table on the wharf, and admire Wolfes Neck across the water, as the boats bob alongside.

Two Lights Lobster Shack

Just south of Portland, adjacent to Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse (Two Lights), on a small hill is Two Lights Lobster Shack. It offers lobster and other local seafood, as well as breathtaking views of Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, Casco Bay, and on a clear day, Portland Head Lighthouse and nearby islands.

Five Islands Lobster Company

Located at the tip of Georgetown Island, offshore from Bath, Maine, and about 30 minutes drive from Brewster House, the views offered at this working lobster dock are spectacular! Eat on the dock in open air, and watch the lobster boats unload their catch nearby. Don't forget to stop at Reid State Park for magnificent views of the sandy beach from the rocky heights around it.

Red's Eats

No comment on lobster shacks would be complete without mentioning world renowned Red's Eats in Wiscasset. About 35 minutes north of Brewster House on US-1, Red's is on the left side of the road, right in town, just before you cross the bridge to the north. Location is everything, and this location is part of the reason for the popularity of this Maine icon. Lines can be long in summer, as you wait for your top-rated lobster roll.


View Favorite Lobster Shacks (and similar spots) in a larger map

Enjoy your lobster!

How to Vacation and Save on Gas

With all the news about rising gasoline prices, what could be more timely than special offers from Bed and Breakfasts, including our B&B in Freeport Maine, to help you save on gas prices, while still being able to enjoy your vacation?



Brewster House has several gas-saving packages throughout the 2011 travel season. We're participating with the Better Way to Stay program, to help travelers enjoy their travel time, without worrying about fuel.

Our Maine Lighthouse Tour package provides a self-guided driving tour, with complete turn-by-turn directions, map, and guidebook, with a $50 gas card to offset some of those driving costs! In addition, you'll have a two night stay at our delightful Freeport Maine Bed & Breakfast, with full, hot, gourmet breakfasts each morning, shopping at L.L. Bean and the Freeport outlets and shops, and a $50 dining gift certificate.

If you're thinking of vacationing in the fall to see the fall colors, our Fall Foliage Surf & Turf package is just what the doctor ordered! Two nights at Brewster House, a $100 gift card to L.L. Bean, a $50 dinner gift card, and a self-guided tour (with guide book and maps) of some of the best fall foliage areas. This special has been called "a steal of a deal" by Smarter Travel.

We also have a scaled-down version, Fall Foliage Lite, which includes two nights, the foliage tour, and a $25 gas card.

Whenever you plan to come, we have a getaway that will help you enjoy your vacation in Maine!

Recipe: Nanaimo Bars

This year for Flavors of Freeport, Ruth made Nanaimo Bars - a no-bake, layered cookie, with chocolate (how can you not love a no-bake bar with chocolate?). It was a huge hit - with one lady coming back five (we counted!) times for more!

Without further ado, here they are

Nanaimo Bars

Bottom layer:

1/2 C unsalted butter
1/4 C granulated sugar
5 T cocoa powder
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 C graham-cracker crumbs
1 C coconut flakes (can use reg. coconut)
1/2 C finely chopped almonds

Middle layer:

1/2 C unsalted butter, room temp.
3 T whipping cream
2 T vanilla custard powder or instant vanilla pudding mix
2 C powdered sugar

Top layer:

4 squares (1 oz each) semisweet chocolate (or 4 oz choc. chips)
2 T unsalted butter

1. For bottom layer: Melt butter, granulated sugar and cocoa powder together
in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Add the egg and stir
constantly until thickened, about 2-3 min. Remove from heat. Stir in graham
cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds. Press firmly into an ungreased 8x8 pan.
Refrigerate while making next layer.

2. For middle layer: Cream together butter, cream, vanilla custard powder
and powdered sugar. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer. Refrigerate
while making next layer.

3. For top layer: Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. When
cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer and use offset spatula to spread
over entire surface. Chill in refrigerator about 15-20 min., then carefully
cut into bars.

Will stay for several days in airtight container in refrigerator (I put wax
paper between layers)