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Farm Spotlight
Andover Farmers' Market97 Main Street, Andover Historical Society Andover MA 01810
(978) 475-2236
www.andoverhistorical.org/farmersmarket

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Event Series:
Spring Paper Plate Suppers
Spring Paper Plate Suppers
May 10, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$25Join us Wednesdays this spring as Chef Mel Carden of for goodness sake foods dishes out her farm-inspired homestyle dinners at our Farm Stand.
- WHAT: Each week will have a different menu (entree, side & dessert).
- WHEN: There are 3 seatings each night — 6 pm, 6:30 pm & 7 pm.
- WHERE: Food is served in the Farm Stand. Enjoy your meal in the 1827 Barn, on the patio, or at our picnic tables.
- EXTRAS: We will be selling iced tea, Hibiscus iced tea, and lemonade by the glass ($2 each); water is complimentary. This is a non-alcoholic event; no BYOB.
Remember that the 1827 Barn isn’t heated — please dress accordingly!
Paper Plate Supper Dates: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
What you need to do:
- Register! Click on a date & time to buy your ticket:
- Pickup Your Meal! Come to the Farm Stand at your seating time (please be on time!). Pick up your meal, buy a drink, meet Chef Mel.
- Enjoy! Head to the 1827 Barn, the Farm Stand patio, or a picnic table to enjoy your meal.
Meals are $25 per person (includes entree, side & dessert). Kids are definitely welcome but we don’t have a children’s menu or discount.
Drinks are $2
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Allergy questions? Please contact Chef Mel directly at cookingcarden@gmail.com. She can answer questions and has a great deal of experience with food allergies & intolerances. She will do her best to make accommodations & recommendations.
Paper Plate Menus
April 26th
- Avocado & Bacon Grilled Cheese (guests may request vegetarian upon arrival)
- Carrot & Pineapple Salad
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Please note: warm s’mores will be available for purchase onsite!
May 3rd
- Crab Cake Sliders (2 sliders per order)
- Kettle Chips
- Dessert: Carrot Cake Cupcakes
May 10th’
- Grilled Lime Butter Salmon Skewers
- Quinoa Cilantro Salad
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
May 17th
- Butternut Fritters (six 1” fritters per order)
- Watermelon & Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint
- Chef Mel’s Ginger Joy Cookies
May 24th
- Glazed Ham & Pineapple Kabobs
- Cashew Coconut Rice
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 31st
Please join us for the last of the Spring Paper Plate series! Chef Mel will be creating a special menu of seasonal open faced baguettes, featuring the best the season has to offer. Seating is limited, reserve early!