Why don't we all live in Maine? No seriously, why don't we? Oh my. We just returned from a weekend of lobster rolls, lighthouses, and sourdough bagels. // alexandracooks.com

Why don’t we all live in Maine?

No seriously, why don’t we? Oh my. We just returned from my cousin’s wedding in Falmouth, a dreamy occasion, a reunion of siblings and cousins, a weekend of lobster rolls, lighthouses, and sourdough bagels.

willard square

My sister and I and our families rented a house in South Portland in an adorable neighborhood, Willard Square, just steps from Scratch Baking Co., which we visited multiple times a day for …

scratch baking co

cookies,
cookies

graham crackers,
graham crackers

and particularly addictive Maine sea salt bagels.
maine sea salt bagels

plain bagels

Across the street from Scratch is Willard Scoops, whose mint chocolate chip ice cream is speckled with vibrant green, fresh mint leaves — how do they do it? It is SO good.
Willard Scoops

The salted caramel is also a treat.
salted caramel ice cream

Why don't we all live in Maine? No seriously, why don't we? Oh my. We just returned from a weekend of lobster rolls, lighthouses, and sourdough bagels. // alexandracooks.com

Just five minutes away parked in Fort Williams Park is Bite Into Maine, a food truck selling the most unbelievable lobster rolls.

bite into maine

bite into maine

Though I would have been just as satisfied with the grilled cheese and potato salad.
grilled cheese

lobster rolls

Maybe.
lobster roll

looking out

family

The Tiglet can’t wait to get back.
tiglet