Where did Whoopie Pies really originate?

Our friend Rebecca Gaujot wrote a sweet blog about enjoying a Red Velvet Whoopie Pie at the Greenbrier Farm Market.

Red Velvet Whoopie Pie and Other Homemade Valentine Sweets at the Greenbrier Farm Market

Rebecca's post reminded me of a blog that I wrote in February, 2011:

This appears to be a very serious question in Maine and Pennsylvania. Or, should another state be staking a claim to the fame that is associated with Whoopie Pies?

What are your memories of your first Whoopie Pie experience? Ask your parents and grandparents the same question.

Tell us your Whoopie Pie story in the comments for this post.

Read the article by Sumanthi Reddy in the Wall Street Journal.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576136593240752596.html?mod=ITP_AHED

"Lancaster locals have long claimed that Pennsylvania Dutch country is the home of the Whoopie Pie. But the state of Maine begs to differ."

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Have an outstanding week!

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17 Comments on Where did Whoopie Pies really originate?

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Good morning Roy.  I didn't even know what a Whoopie pie was until recently.  I've missed out!
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipes

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Red-Velvet-Whoopie-Pies  

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/red-velvet-whoopie-pies-recipe/index.html
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Roy - I've never heard of a "whoopie pie" but I like red velvet cake! Hope you're enjoying the weekend. I'm doing a lot of hiking...
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Roy,

 I agree with Kristine above and love her photo; I love Red Velvet cakes one of my favorites. I just bought a Yankee Candle with that scent this week!
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Roger, thanks for the mention on my red velvet whoopie cake post .... it was simply light and delicious..
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Thanks so much for your comments.  It is sad to know that some of you have never had the pleasure of eating a Whoopie Pie.  

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OK so here I am in California and do not know what whoopie pie is.  I know what "whoopie" means!!! And I love red vevet cake.... so I am putting it together but I'd rather know how to make it!!
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Use this link for Whoopie Pie recipes on Pinterest.  Pinterest is a very good place to find recipes.

http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=whoopie+pie+recipes 
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Roy, I too remain in the dark, and have not heard of a Whoopie Pie, quite interesting!
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I think I had my first Whoopie Pie in Lousiana years ago...
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I grew up in the east coast, and I remember eating chocolate, peanut butter & vanilla flavored whoopie pies...but never red velvet.  My aunt used to make them.. they were delicious!
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This is serious business in Lancaster Co. , PA !!! Those folks from Maine are copycats !!!!!!!
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Royl somehow I've gotten to this point in my long life without sampling this delicacy!
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Anybody that has not had a Woopie Pie should visit Lancaster, PA for a wonderful experience.
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Mmmmmm....whoopie pies!!! For those of you in Massachusetts, there is a an amazing place to get whoppie pies right here in my hometown of Hudson or for the rest of you, they will mail all over the country: http://www.harvardsweetboutique.com/p-203-a-little-whoopie.aspx 
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Hi Roy, we have friends in Lancaster and next time we visit will definitely try a Woopie Pie.
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Really like this post.  I stopped by the first article to comment.  These seem to be hard to find in California but I really like them. 
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