Who doesn’t love real frozen custard? For the best, we head to Hodgman’s Frozen Custard in New Gloucester. It’s known as “Zen Cus” by the locals because those were the letters left after the other lights blew out. And the name “Zen Cus” stuck because it is soooo close to perfection. We have received numerous reports that the Pumpkin Frozen custard is THE best! Established in 1946, this roadside shop is practically an establishment.

Katherine Emory is a columnist for MF&L.