Lewiston, Maine, Bakery Named Dessert Road Trip Destination

Perhaps you've heard the phrase "life is short, eat dessert first". That phrase is attributed to an American writer from the 1920's whom unsurprisingly had quite the sweet tooth.

Enjoying dessert first may have been frowned upon a century ago, but today it's embraced with open arms. Cookies, cakes, doughnuts and whatever else is perfectly ok to enjoy as your first or last meal of the day.

Which is why lifestyle website Taste of Home decided to put together a road trip of 'must-try' desserts across the country that included a stop in Maine.

Taste of Home Says that Labadie's Bakery in Lewiston, Maine, is a Destination For Dessert

As Taste of Home scoured the country for some of the most delectable desserts, they kept arriving at one conclusion when it comes to Maine. There's no other choice for a signature dessert in Vacationland other than a whoopie pie.

Taste of Home points whoopie pie lovers to Labadie's Bakery in Lewiston. Labadie's boasts the "original" Maine whoopie pie as part of their bakery offerings. Taste of Home believes it's worth a road trip just to get your hands on one.

Taste of Home Suggests a Variation to Take Your Maine Whoopie Pie Up a Notch

If you can't make it to Labadie's Bakery in Lewiston or to a place where they sell Labadie's goods, Taste of Home has a recipe for a whoopie that switches things up a bit.

Instead of the pure classic chocolate whoopie pie, they suggest turning it into a red velvet whoopie pie for color and a twist on taste. You can find the recipe to make your own at home here.