History of New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons & Whoopie Pies: ZOOM

Library : Ayer Library

Location : Zoom

Start : Wednesday 30th of July 2025 7:00 PM

End : Wednesday 30th of July 2025 8:00 PM

Description :

Author and photographer Susan Mara Bregman will discuss her new book, "New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons & Whoopie Pies." Sign up HERE About "New England Sweets:" A chocolate mill opened in Boston in the late 1700s, setting the stage for New England’s enduring love affair with sweets. Over the following centuries, the region has become home to an extraordinary variety of baked, fried, dipped, sugared and frozen confections. Massachusetts gave us candy classics like Necco Wafers, Sky Bars and Junior Mints, and Connecticut claims lollipops and Almond Joy. New Hampshire boasts the world’s longest candy counter, and Maine puts a homespun twist on its doughnuts and chocolates by blending in a touch of potato. Rhode Islanders sip ice cream shakes called cabinets, while Vermonters prefer smooth maple creemees. From Fluffernutters to whoopie pies, Susan Mara Bregman explores this sugary legacy, uncovering the stories behind the treats that sweetened New England’s culinary landscape. Bregman is also the author of "New England Neon," "New England Candlepin Bowling" and "Along Route 1: Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts" ― all for Arcadia Publishing. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thank you to the Tewksbury Library for hosting this event. ayerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-new-england-sweets-doughnuts-bonbons-whoopie-pies-zoom/