655656 Mon Sep 28 20:09:17 -0700 2009 15 13 New England 0 5065670 I've got to ask if people know about this fantastic bakery in Kittery, ME. I'm definitely stopping by on my downeast Maine trip this weekend. The web site indicates several locations. How about a loaf of Orange, Toasted Walnut, Cranberry for your next turkey sandwich? Or some chocolate bread toasted (with peanut butter) to go with that cup of coffee? Take a look at: http://sendbread.com/ Sorry, don't how I got this small font and don't know how to correct it at this point. Mon Sep 28 20:09:17 -0700 2009 216063 philbkr 1 5066303 Their breads have been distributed to many Boston area markets for years now, and they opened a shop in Coolidge Corner a couple of years ago. They are pretty good, but they don't offer any sourdough breads, which is a deal breaker for me. Tue Sep 29 06:42:35 -0700 2009 5065670 11301 Science Chick 2 5066648 I tried the supermarket bread a few times but found it dry and unremarkable. Tue Sep 29 08:56:18 -0700 2009 5066303 159317 greygarious 3 5066687 Yeah, it's presliced and plastic bagged. I imagine if you get it directly at the bakery and slice yourself it would be far superior. Tue Sep 29 09:04:55 -0700 2009 5066648 11301 Science Chick 2 5147940 Me too, I paid $5 for a HALF a loaf of pumpkin seed bread, I got home all excited to make a sandwich, and It was hard, dry, and tasted stale. I checked the "baked on" date which was the day before, so it should have at least tasted somewhat decent. Sorry, but for $10 a loaf, I won't buy again. Sun Nov 01 18:23:06 -0800 2009 5066303 54116 gryphonskeeper 2 5148036 Their bread is inferior to the Clear Flour Bakery, also in Coolidge Corner. I'm always v. disappointed when someone brings bread from WPF. It is always dry / stale / tasteless. Sun Nov 01 19:16:01 -0800 2009 5066303 1090797 CookieLee 1 5066791 I have tried the chocolate bread and enjoyed that, but find most of their offerings unremarkable. They're very popular in the Seacoast region and are beginning to open outlets all over the place. Tue Sep 29 09:34:18 -0700 2009 5065670 28415 bewley 2 5068734 What always interested me about their breads (obviously not enough, because I never bought any) is that you can buy it par-baked and finish it off in the oven yourself. I would think that would be far superior to buying it already baked, sliced and in a plastic bag. Has anyone tried that? Is it indeed better? Wed Sep 30 04:18:56 -0700 2009 5066791 211097 ciclista 1 5069777 When Pigs Fly has two locations in/near Kittery. One is a small store at the actual factory/bakery, itself; the other is a larger store nearby. Both places offer samples, but the stand-alone store (the one not attached to the factory) offers way more samples and carries addition products, such as jams, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cookies, bread pudding, some cold drinks, etc. You buy a whole loaf in either place and they will machine-slice it for you, if you like. IMO, their bread quality has declined in the past year. Perhaps they are trying to save on cost, since the loaf size has decreased, as well. My favorites are the olive loaf and the potato-onion-dill loaf. I suggest sampling before buying. Some of their breads that sound good (or at least interesting) just don't taste very good. Wed Sep 30 10:36:56 -0700 2009 5065670 208262 IWantFood 1 5073027 I'm not a big fan of When Pigs Fly. My wife thinks their six grain and pumpkin seed is fantastic - but she never has to worry about sharing it with me. And their "New York Rye" appears to have been created without ever visiting New York. In Kittery, my favorite bakery is Beach Pea Baking: http://www.beachpeabaking.com I can only vouch for the breads, having bravely ignored all the sweets when there. Thu Oct 01 14:23:43 -0700 2009 5065670 23720 srgoodman 2 5076030 I've purchased the supposedly fresh Olive Rosemary and Baquette's at the Kittery store. It was tasty but on the stale side and this has been the case multiple times. Its good bread but not anything to go out of your way for and I definitely wouldn't buy it at the local supermarket as it would be more than a couple of days old. Sat Oct 03 05:18:24 -0700 2009 5073027 165040 DaveCan 3 5146577 So funny reading all of these posts, because I think that the WPF bread purchased at the stores is totally fresh and moist. I love the apple/cinnamon and the pumpkin/date breads. The sourdough is a staple in our kitchen! I like shopping at the Kittery store because they give samples of everything including the amazing chocolate chip cookies and tea cakes. My kids love the chocolate bread, which they toast and top with ice cream and chocolate sauce. But the bottom line is that I enjoy supporting a local business! Sun Nov 01 07:25:52 -0800 2009 5076030 147283 majik 4 5147342 I think a lot of the remarks pertain to the bread sold in supermarkets versus the bakery outlet shops. I think it's great you like to support local businesses, but the businesses still must be competitive and offer fresh, tasty and affordable products. The same goes for the local farmers. Sun Nov 01 13:59:16 -0800 2009 5146577 28415 bewley 5 5150548 Their bread is available in local supermarkets but we've been disappointed--it comes across as heavy-handed and characterless. Much prefer bread from The Good Loaf, but you have to live in southern NH to get it--in Manchester available at A Market. Mon Nov 02 16:38:51 -0800 2009 5147342 13003 whs 6 5153882 Love the Pumpkin Seed loaf! Whole Foods carries their breads. www.earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com Tue Nov 03 19:19:59 -0800 2009 5150548 30114 allieb2031 6 5159529 Whs- you remind me of another good local (NH) baker with some distribution around Southern NH, Abigail's Bakery. http://www.abigailsbakery.com/ It's a small family bakery not far from where I live and their focus is organic baked goods. I go to their store but I've seen their bread at A Market and a few other stores. Unfortunately I don't see a link on their site indicating where their bread is sold but a call or email should get you that info. It's very good bread. Thu Nov 05 16:51:38 -0800 2009 5150548 11630 Dave B