NEWS
August 2024
We remain busy catering small to large events year after year. We will be catering the Plymouth Arts Center's Awards Reception on September 21, 2024. We are so excited to be part of such an important and fun event.
January 2022
We have not been so good about posting news the last couple of years. 2018 and 2019 were very busy for Tasteful Adventures and we were honored to cater so many beautiful weddings, parties and special events.
2020 and 2021 were challenging, but we managed to survive and again were honored to cater weddings, parties and special celebrations and events when we were able to. In the Fall of 2021 we were thrilled to cater three post opera soirees for the Cambridge Opera Ensemble. Below are images from those soirees at the Ames Memorial Hall in Easton.
We remain grateful to those who have reached out to us and trust us with their special days and nights. We are thrilled to have weddings on our calendar for 2022 and look forward to graduations, BBQ's and other special parties.
Stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful 2022.
January 5 2018
Check out an article about us on Boston Voyager!
January 2018
FARM DAYS BEGINS ON JANUARY 13!
A Tasteful Tour Across Continents Using Local Ingredients!
Join us each Saturday for tasty breakfast and lunch meals to eat on site or take home as MEALS TO GO. Each week we will feature a different meat from a Simpson Spring Vendor and offer free samples of unique recipes using humanely raised and grass fed meat proteins. Recipes and full menus for each Saturday will be posted on our website www.tasteful-adventures.com. The products used in the featured recipes are always available 6 days a week at Simpson Spring!
Our featured menu for January includes:
- January 13: Featherbrook Farm Day - A Taste of New York - Buffalo chicken wings and drumsticks
- January 20: Brown Boar Day - A Taste of Germany - Traditional German Senfbraten (Mustard Pork Roast)
- January 27: Kinnealy Hanger Day - A Taste of Texas - Hanger Steak (From Niman Ranch) Fajitas
- February 3: Stonycreek Farm Day - A Taste of Austin - Slow Roasted Beef Brisket
Outside of the dates above that we have scheduled in advance, we will be at the Market at Simpson Spring every week, unless we are catering an event. Our menu will shift weekly and we will always feature an ingredient from the Market.
If there is interest in ordering something from us in advance, please contact us 781-754-0664 or email us at: [email protected]
Sign up for their newsletter to learn about all of the vendors, special events, performers and our menu! https://www.simpsonspring.com/saturday-market/
We are beginning to take orders for our empanadas, soups. specialty meats and casseroles such as Low Carb Shepherd's Pie made with our cauliflower and celery root puree. Please ask for further details. See you at the Market!
2017 News Update!
2017 was a great year for us!
We returned to the fabulous Marketplace at Simpson Spring for the Winter and Spring, selling soups empanadas, breakfast and lunch specials. We also featured our smoked brisket and smoked pork.
Throughout the Spring and Summer we catered many events.
We catered small and large weddings at a variety of locations including The Fuller Craft Museum, Camp Kiwanee in Hanson and Camp Wing in Duxbury. We catered events for some AMAZING and ESSENTIAL organizations including South eastern Massachusetts Pine Barren Alliance, Mass Audubon, The Plymouth Philharmonic, The Plymouth 400th The Goddard Foundation and The Plymouth Center for the Arts. We were thrilled to cater events and parties for our fabulous vet, Dr. T, owner of Pembroke Animal Hospital, an animal fundraiser at Indieferm and cater for local area businesses including Lane Oral Surgery, Beacon Communities and Fini Concierge of Boston.
We thank our clients for trusting us with their special days, events and parties and thank our friends for their continued support. We wish everyone a wonderful and healthy holiday season and great year ahead in 2018!
Stay tuned for an Updated Menu in January of 2018
2017 was a great year for us!
We returned to the fabulous Marketplace at Simpson Spring for the Winter and Spring, selling soups empanadas, breakfast and lunch specials. We also featured our smoked brisket and smoked pork.
Throughout the Spring and Summer we catered many events.
We catered small and large weddings at a variety of locations including The Fuller Craft Museum, Camp Kiwanee in Hanson and Camp Wing in Duxbury. We catered events for some AMAZING and ESSENTIAL organizations including South eastern Massachusetts Pine Barren Alliance, Mass Audubon, The Plymouth Philharmonic, The Plymouth 400th The Goddard Foundation and The Plymouth Center for the Arts. We were thrilled to cater events and parties for our fabulous vet, Dr. T, owner of Pembroke Animal Hospital, an animal fundraiser at Indieferm and cater for local area businesses including Lane Oral Surgery, Beacon Communities and Fini Concierge of Boston.
We thank our clients for trusting us with their special days, events and parties and thank our friends for their continued support. We wish everyone a wonderful and healthy holiday season and great year ahead in 2018!
Stay tuned for an Updated Menu in January of 2018
2016 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM KEN AND LISA
These last few months have been very busy with catering weddings, dinner parties, The Plymouth Phil and spending valuable time with family and friends. As we prepare to spend Christmas with family and friends, we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. We look forward to more Tasteful Adventures in the new year!
DECEMBER
Check out an article about Tasteful Adventures on Mass Realty
NOVEMBER
We had the opportunity to be on Plymouth Community News Life Story, PACTV's local news show. Thank you to Donna, Kim and Dustin! Check out our segment "Local Eats with Tasteful Adventures."
AUGUST 29, 2016
We are thrilled and honored to annouce that we have been selected as the exclusive caterers for the Plymouth Philharmonic pre-concert soirees for the second year in a row! We are very excited to cater these special and unique events in celebration of music and the arts. Kim Corben, the Director of The Phil wrote:
Ken and Lisa have catered 3 events for the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra so far - there will be more! The food was excellent and creatively themed around our concerts. They took great care with every detail. Being a bit of a control freak, I usually worry about everything, but by the time we were doing our second event together - I knew they would have everything under control leaving me to attend to my other duties. I have received rave reviews from our patrons after every event they've done for us. Bravo Lisa and Ken! I can't wait to see what they will come up with for our next event!
We look forward to our first soiree on October 1st!
These last few months have been very busy with catering weddings, dinner parties, The Plymouth Phil and spending valuable time with family and friends. As we prepare to spend Christmas with family and friends, we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. We look forward to more Tasteful Adventures in the new year!
DECEMBER
Check out an article about Tasteful Adventures on Mass Realty
NOVEMBER
We had the opportunity to be on Plymouth Community News Life Story, PACTV's local news show. Thank you to Donna, Kim and Dustin! Check out our segment "Local Eats with Tasteful Adventures."
AUGUST 29, 2016
We are thrilled and honored to annouce that we have been selected as the exclusive caterers for the Plymouth Philharmonic pre-concert soirees for the second year in a row! We are very excited to cater these special and unique events in celebration of music and the arts. Kim Corben, the Director of The Phil wrote:
Ken and Lisa have catered 3 events for the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra so far - there will be more! The food was excellent and creatively themed around our concerts. They took great care with every detail. Being a bit of a control freak, I usually worry about everything, but by the time we were doing our second event together - I knew they would have everything under control leaving me to attend to my other duties. I have received rave reviews from our patrons after every event they've done for us. Bravo Lisa and Ken! I can't wait to see what they will come up with for our next event!
We look forward to our first soiree on October 1st!
SUMMER 2016 WEDDINGS!
We launched our 2016 Summer Wedding Season with a fabulous wedding in Hanover with 75 guests on June 25. Most recently, we catered two weddings - one for 140 guests at a beautiful 10 acre beach estate in Wareham and another in a beautiful setting, steps from the state forest in Plymouth. Coming up are three more weddings - one in the State Forest in Plymouth, one on the Pilgrim Belle in Plymouth and one on Onset Island for 140 guests. We enjoy being part of such a special day - and each one is so different and uniquely special. Looking forward to more as we continue to build and grow!
SERVING IT UP AT THE FULLER CRAFT! SUMMER 2016
On April 17 we had the opprotunity to serve up some tasty food for The Faces of Politics: In/Tolernace. On August 19th, we served up some lunch specials for their Free Fun Friday! We have enjoyed and continue to enjoy our special relationship with the Fuller Craft Museum. It is a very special place - a gem in the South Shore.... and everyone there is a joy to work with!
SERVING IT UP AT THE FULLER CRAFT! SUMMER 2016
On April 17 we had the opprotunity to serve up some tasty food for The Faces of Politics: In/Tolernace. On August 19th, we served up some lunch specials for their Free Fun Friday! We have enjoyed and continue to enjoy our special relationship with the Fuller Craft Museum. It is a very special place - a gem in the South Shore.... and everyone there is a joy to work with!
APRIL 11
Tasteful Adventures hit a new milestone! We served almost 400 people yesterday afternoon for the 6th Annual The Fine Art of Photography Grand Reception at the Plymouth Center for the Arts. On the menu: tuna mousse crostini, pea hummus crostini, fig-olive tapenade with goat cheese crostini, fried plantains with red pepper sauce, crudites with yogurt ranch and Devils on Horseback (blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon.
APRIL 10
Join us for the 6th Annual The Fine Art of Photography Grand Reception from 2-5pm at the Plymouth Center for the Arts. Live Jazz Music, Light Appetizers, Awards Ceremony and Free Admission. For more information visit:
https://plymouthguild.org/events/exhibits/fine-art-photography-grand-reception
APRIL 3
We had a very successful event last night at The Phil's pre-concert soiree! Here are some photos of our food and set-up. Our tea sandwiches were:
Roast Beef horseradish cream, radish,cucumber
Egg salad with chutney
Olive focaccia with provolone and parsley
Cucumber, butter, lemon zest, fresh herbs
Apple-cucumber, cream cheese, parsley, mint
We also had a charcuterie, mini toasts with fig, spanish chorizo and manchego, salad skewers with creamy parmesan dressing and assorted mini cupcakes. Our pass through was our signature empanadas in the form of a English beef and Guinness beer meat pocket pie.
We had a very successful event last night at The Phil's pre-concert soiree! Here are some photos of our food and set-up. Our tea sandwiches were:
Roast Beef horseradish cream, radish,cucumber
Egg salad with chutney
Olive focaccia with provolone and parsley
Cucumber, butter, lemon zest, fresh herbs
Apple-cucumber, cream cheese, parsley, mint
We also had a charcuterie, mini toasts with fig, spanish chorizo and manchego, salad skewers with creamy parmesan dressing and assorted mini cupcakes. Our pass through was our signature empanadas in the form of a English beef and Guinness beer meat pocket pie.
APRIL 2
Join us for a British themed pre-concert soiree at the Pilgrim Hall Museum from 6-7:45pm to celebrate the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra's performance starting at 8pm. We will be serving up tasty tea sandwiches, appetizer beef & stout beer pocket pies, charcuterie and tasty toast bites along with some very tasty cupcakes! For tickets and more info, go to: http://www.plymouthphil.org/plymouth-philharmonic-concert-5.asp
Join us for a British themed pre-concert soiree at the Pilgrim Hall Museum from 6-7:45pm to celebrate the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra's performance starting at 8pm. We will be serving up tasty tea sandwiches, appetizer beef & stout beer pocket pies, charcuterie and tasty toast bites along with some very tasty cupcakes! For tickets and more info, go to: http://www.plymouthphil.org/plymouth-philharmonic-concert-5.asp
FEBRUARY 14
Ken and I had so much fun last night at the Give Your Heart to the Arts at Plymouth Center for the Arts. Here are some photos we took of our food. On the menu was mushroom & goat cheese tarts, salad skewers, tuna mousse on heart-shaped toasts, Devils on Horseback (blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and meatloaf lollypops.
Ken and I had so much fun last night at the Give Your Heart to the Arts at Plymouth Center for the Arts. Here are some photos we took of our food. On the menu was mushroom & goat cheese tarts, salad skewers, tuna mousse on heart-shaped toasts, Devils on Horseback (blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and meatloaf lollypops.
FEBRUARY 13
Join us at the Plymouth Center for the Arts for a special Valentine reception and fundraiser, Give Your Heart to the Arts. We will be serving some tasty appetizers including Tuna Mousse on heart shaped toasts and Devils on Horseback (blue cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon). For tickets and information visit:
https://plymouthguild.org/events/receptions/special-valentine
FEBRUARY 5
join us at the beautiful Fuller Craft Museum for the curated Bridal Fair event! We will be serving up free samples of some of our popular foods including Portuguese Carne Guisado, Smoked Beef Brisket and Puerto Rican Carne Mechada, along with soups and sides. For more information go to: http://fullercraft.org/event/wedding-fair/
(photos courtesy of FCM)
join us at the beautiful Fuller Craft Museum for the curated Bridal Fair event! We will be serving up free samples of some of our popular foods including Portuguese Carne Guisado, Smoked Beef Brisket and Puerto Rican Carne Mechada, along with soups and sides. For more information go to: http://fullercraft.org/event/wedding-fair/
(photos courtesy of FCM)
JANUARY
Join us every second Thursday of the month (thru May) from 2:30-6:30 at the Plymouth Farmer's Market located at the historic (and warm) Plimoth Plantation. Check in with us as our soup, sandiwch and sides menu changes. If you have not signed up for their newsletter, here is the link. It lists all the vendors and details specifics for those who submit. Sign up at: http://www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org/
We are also attending the The Marketplace at Simpson Spring every Saturday from 10am-2pm when we are not catering an event. Sign up to receive their newsletter at: http://www.simpsonspringmarketplace.com/news-press
JANUARY 1, 2016
We wish our family, friends, colleagues, clients and customers a healthy and successful New Year!
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
The last two months brought us some more events for the Fuller Craft Museum and some private events. We were back inside for the Plymouth Farmer’s Market and working with Chris from Simpson Spring to begin selling meals and treats there on Saturdays during the winter months.
OCTOBER 23 & 24
Due to the success of the Greek luncheon for the Plymouth Philharmonic Meet the Artist Luncheon, we were invited to cater a very special dinner for the Mayflower Society Members, many of which came from states across the country. On the 23rd we catered their cocktail party and the following evening we served a sit down three course dinner. This time, Mike O’Hart, our new commercial kitchen landlord and fearless comedic leader for the evening came in with a couple of his servers to help us out. Ken said that watching him was like watching a great TV show director.
OCTOBER 18
One of our customers from the NRT event in Easton called us to participate in their event, PAWS in the PARK. They had lost their food vendor at the last minute. We quickly jumped on board to help our canine friends. We look forward to participating again next year. What a fun event and held at the beautiful Natural Resources Trust in Easton. https://www.firstgiving.com/88836/paws-in-the-park-2015 (photos courtesy of Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass)
One of our customers from the NRT event in Easton called us to participate in their event, PAWS in the PARK. They had lost their food vendor at the last minute. We quickly jumped on board to help our canine friends. We look forward to participating again next year. What a fun event and held at the beautiful Natural Resources Trust in Easton. https://www.firstgiving.com/88836/paws-in-the-park-2015 (photos courtesy of Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass)
OCTOBER 10
Paul Blanchard, local architect and a friend for many years hired us to cater the anniversary of the Old Colony Club. Cheryl came back to help us with this wonderful very challenging event. We prepped and cooked the food in the Old Colony Club kitchen and then transported the food in our Cambro units down the street and into the Plymouth Center for the Arts where the dinner was being held. The PCA does not currently have a kitchen. They have a prep room that we used to set up chaffing pans to keep the food warm prior to service. We cannot thank Cheryl enough – we always keep learning from her! Thankfully the dinner was very successful and we were thrilled to hear so many compliments about our dinner.
OCTOBER 4
We joined the Farmer’s Daughter among other vendors to help raise some money and awareness for the Natural Resources Trust in Easton. We served soups and sandwiches and made new friends! We really enjoy working with organizations like NRT. Check them out at http://www.nrtofeaston.org/ (photos courtesy of NRT)
We joined the Farmer’s Daughter among other vendors to help raise some money and awareness for the Natural Resources Trust in Easton. We served soups and sandwiches and made new friends! We really enjoy working with organizations like NRT. Check them out at http://www.nrtofeaston.org/ (photos courtesy of NRT)
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OCTOBER 3
Opening Night Soiree for the Plymouth Philharmonic! We served a combination of German and Russian small bites including homemade Pierogis and homemade Blinis with a dollop of sour cream, dill and caviar. This was a wonderful and very fun event! (photos by Denise Maccaferri)
OCTOBER 3
Opening Night Soiree for the Plymouth Philharmonic! We served a combination of German and Russian small bites including homemade Pierogis and homemade Blinis with a dollop of sour cream, dill and caviar. This was a wonderful and very fun event! (photos by Denise Maccaferri)
OCTOBER 2
In October we were thrilled and honored to work with the Plymouth Philharmonic. On October 2, we served a Greek & Mediterranean lunch for roughly 45 guests at the beautiful Mayflower House for The Phil’s MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEON. We are forever grateful to Kim for hiring us and for our dear friend Patty for scheduling our tasting with Kim. We loved working with the Phil on this luncheon and were thrilled when Kim told us afterward that we were hired to cater events for their 100th anniversary season. We also cannot thank Cheryl Notartomaso enough for all of her help in making sure our special and important lunch was successfully executed.
In October we were thrilled and honored to work with the Plymouth Philharmonic. On October 2, we served a Greek & Mediterranean lunch for roughly 45 guests at the beautiful Mayflower House for The Phil’s MEET THE ARTISTS LUNCHEON. We are forever grateful to Kim for hiring us and for our dear friend Patty for scheduling our tasting with Kim. We loved working with the Phil on this luncheon and were thrilled when Kim told us afterward that we were hired to cater events for their 100th anniversary season. We also cannot thank Cheryl Notartomaso enough for all of her help in making sure our special and important lunch was successfully executed.
SEPTEMBER 25
Back to the beautiful South Shore gem, the Fuller Craft this month. This time serving up a Puerto Rican Dinner for the Board of Directors. Fun!
SEPTEMBER 19
Join us for a fun-filled day at Endless Summer Festival in Hull! Music, activities, events all day - FREE!
Our menu:
Shrimp Tacos
Carnitas Tacos
From Iowa - The Iowa Pork Loin Sandwich
From Kansas City - Burnt Ends Sandwich
From the Middle East - Falafel Pita Sandwich (Vegetarian/Vegan option/Gluten-free option)
Black Bean Veggie (Vegetarian/Vegan option/Gluten-free option)
SEPTEMBER 13
We were so happy to have been able to attend our dear friends’ wedding in Cottekill, NY and honored to be part of the wedding by catering their breakfast the day after their wedding. It was a beautiful wedding in a beautiful setting.
AUGUST 21-30
Friday 21-Saturday 22 & Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30
Tasteful Adventures made its Marshfield Fair debut last weekend and will return this weekend from Friday through Sunday. Although last weekend was quiet due to unsettled weather, we had fun meeting new people and serving up our food to fair-goers.
We are very grateful to all of the compliments we recieved. We had return customers, customers who came back just to compliment us and one came back to give us a tip! We were very lucky to have WPLM and the Patriot Ledger try and thankfully enjoy our food!
Here is the article from the Patriot Ledger
WPLM liked our food so much they interviewed us on air!
Come check us out, LIKE us on Facebook and RATE us on Yelp!
AUGUST 15
Join us for a fun-filled day at Brockton's Summerfest! Located at Brockton High. Music, activities, events all day - FREE!
Our Menu!
Burnt Ends Sliders with purple slaw
Buffalo Chickken Slider with carroot & celery slaw and our blue cheese mousse
Black Bean burger slider
Tuna sandwich with capers, scallions, red wine vinegar
German Potato Salad
NY Cheesecake with amcerated berries
Our Set-up at the school!
AUGUST 15
Join us for a fun-filled day at Brockton's Summerfest! Located at Brockton High. Music, activities, events all day - FREE!
Our Menu!
Burnt Ends Sliders with purple slaw
Buffalo Chickken Slider with carroot & celery slaw and our blue cheese mousse
Black Bean burger slider
Tuna sandwich with capers, scallions, red wine vinegar
German Potato Salad
NY Cheesecake with amcerated berries
Our Set-up at the school!
JULY 29
It has been a busy two-three months for Tasteful Adventures. We continue to be very thankful to the organizations, companies and private clients who have hired us since we launched October 29.
This week we are ramping up again for the Farmer's Market. Check out our updated menu!
http://www.tasteful-adventures.com/pfm-summer-menu.html
It has been a busy two-three months for Tasteful Adventures. We continue to be very thankful to the organizations, companies and private clients who have hired us since we launched October 29.
This week we are ramping up again for the Farmer's Market. Check out our updated menu!
http://www.tasteful-adventures.com/pfm-summer-menu.html
JULY 25 Private Party - Engagement BBQ Party
Ken and I catered a lovely couples' BBQ Engagement Party in Pembroke. We had usch a great time and we were honored to be part of their special day! Deborah, the Bride to be, wrote this on Pemrboke Connect following the BBQ!:
I love giving credit to local small business owners especially when credit is due and they do a fabulous job! My fiance and I had our engagement party as a backyard BBQ and we hired TASTEFUL ADVENTURES! What a wonderful husband and wife team! Lisa and her husband set up an awesome hamburger bar where you could put just about any type of topping u wanted on it! Along of course with so many other options! Makes you feel really good when guests come up to u all night and tell you how much they love the food!
I would not hesitate to hire them again! Thank you Lisa! - Deborah
JULY 12
Private party - dessert bar
Ken and I catered a lovely couples' BBQ Engagement Party in Pembroke. We had usch a great time and we were honored to be part of their special day! Deborah, the Bride to be, wrote this on Pemrboke Connect following the BBQ!:
I love giving credit to local small business owners especially when credit is due and they do a fabulous job! My fiance and I had our engagement party as a backyard BBQ and we hired TASTEFUL ADVENTURES! What a wonderful husband and wife team! Lisa and her husband set up an awesome hamburger bar where you could put just about any type of topping u wanted on it! Along of course with so many other options! Makes you feel really good when guests come up to u all night and tell you how much they love the food!
I would not hesitate to hire them again! Thank you Lisa! - Deborah
JULY 12
Private party - dessert bar
JULY 5
Join us at Setting the Space for a great time, great beer and of course our delicious small bites and small plates. We are in the Plymouth location from noon through 4pm.
A few kind words from Will Hayward, co-owner of Setting the Space:
In our long careers of being involved with events and setting many spaces, we have never met a catering company like this. What a delight to be offered interesting, delicious and unique food samplings instead of the "same old same old" (you all know what we mean)
Join us at Setting the Space for a great time, great beer and of course our delicious small bites and small plates. We are in the Plymouth location from noon through 4pm.
A few kind words from Will Hayward, co-owner of Setting the Space:
In our long careers of being involved with events and setting many spaces, we have never met a catering company like this. What a delight to be offered interesting, delicious and unique food samplings instead of the "same old same old" (you all know what we mean)
JULY 5
Tasteful Adventures successfully completed its first wedding! A three-day wedding starting with the rehearsal dinner on Thursday July 2, followed by the wedding on July 3 and closing with a post-wedding breakfast on July 4. Ken and I not only enjoyed oursleves at this beautiful beach-side wedding at idle Wild, but we were thrilled to participate on these very special days - a very special event. And the expectations were high. Turns out so many of the guests (and the bride and groom) are all in the culinary industry as senior managers, chefs and one guest, Courtney Lapresi winner of Master Chef! Thankfully, everyone enjoyed our food!
Lisa and Ken MacDonald catered my entire wedding weekend from the rehearsal dinner to our day after breakfast. Lisa worked with me on everything, creating menus and wine lists to compliment each other.
They are caring and attentive and will absolutely work within any budget. They are creative and professional paying attention to every detail to create the perfect event for YOU.
I know my words can not express the gratitude I have for both Lisa and Ken for making our wedding weekend a memorable one- I am still hearing from friends and family about their Burnt Ends Empanadas, Lobster sliders, 3 Cheese Mac & Cheese, Deviled Eggs (OMG!) and the amazing Rose Sangria with Brandy and Chamboard (to die for!) oh and let's not forget the Oaxacan Mocha Chocolate Cake w/ Cajete and Crema (WOW!!)
Thank you Lisa and Ken for making the planning of this weekend easy and enjoyable- I am honored to be the first of many 5 STAR rating! - Cheryl Notartomaso
The food was great!! And beautifully presented - wedding guest
Tasteful Adventures successfully completed its first wedding! A three-day wedding starting with the rehearsal dinner on Thursday July 2, followed by the wedding on July 3 and closing with a post-wedding breakfast on July 4. Ken and I not only enjoyed oursleves at this beautiful beach-side wedding at idle Wild, but we were thrilled to participate on these very special days - a very special event. And the expectations were high. Turns out so many of the guests (and the bride and groom) are all in the culinary industry as senior managers, chefs and one guest, Courtney Lapresi winner of Master Chef! Thankfully, everyone enjoyed our food!
Lisa and Ken MacDonald catered my entire wedding weekend from the rehearsal dinner to our day after breakfast. Lisa worked with me on everything, creating menus and wine lists to compliment each other.
They are caring and attentive and will absolutely work within any budget. They are creative and professional paying attention to every detail to create the perfect event for YOU.
I know my words can not express the gratitude I have for both Lisa and Ken for making our wedding weekend a memorable one- I am still hearing from friends and family about their Burnt Ends Empanadas, Lobster sliders, 3 Cheese Mac & Cheese, Deviled Eggs (OMG!) and the amazing Rose Sangria with Brandy and Chamboard (to die for!) oh and let's not forget the Oaxacan Mocha Chocolate Cake w/ Cajete and Crema (WOW!!)
Thank you Lisa and Ken for making the planning of this weekend easy and enjoyable- I am honored to be the first of many 5 STAR rating! - Cheryl Notartomaso
The food was great!! And beautifully presented - wedding guest
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JULY 1
Tasteful Adventures launches second dessert for KKaties in both Plymouth and Marshfield. To accompany their signature dessert, Guinness-Chocolate Pocket Pie, Tasteful Adventures developed a seasonal Pocket Pie. Launching today is the Blueberry-Lemon Pocket Pie.
JUNE 13
Join us today at the gorgeous Fuller Craft Museum for a day of terririfc music and food.
Highlights inlcude Dark Matter and award winner, Shea Rose. We are serving up tacos, sandwiches, fried plantains and falafel wraps! More info and images at: http://fullercraft.org/press/south-shore-indie-music-festival/ (photos courtesy of FCM)
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JUNE 4
Join us for our first Summer Farmer's Market at Plimoth Plantation. This kicks off the Summer season, which will occur every Thursday from 2:30 - 6:30 thorugh October. From today through October, we will be outside. Visit us and try one of our tacos, sandwiches and other tasty treats from around the world.
MAY 31
Join us today for Vivapalooza at the barnstable High School. We will be serving up tacos, sandwiches and more! For a great cause - sponsored by the Emerald Physicians of Cape Cod.
MAY 30
Join us today at PINEFEST in Plymouth to celebrate and learn about our cherished Pine barrens, the second largest in the US, located right here in Plymouth County.
Organizers hope that the event’s long list of things to do and see will draw people to the Charge Pond Campground. The list includes learning how to use a GPS to keep from getting lost in the woods; seeing how the Wampanoag built a traditional woodland shelter; learning how the deep-woods charcoal burners of various nations constructed a charcoal pit; making bread and cooking it over an open fire.
For more information visit:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/south/2014/05/14/myles-standish-state-forest-pine-fest-salutes-rare-environment/9kzKzKLRliIUAfD9JQWJsL/story.html
Our menu:
Shrimp Tacos
Grilled marinated shrimp with slaw and elotes (Mexican street corn – grilled with cheese and aioli)
Carnitas Tacos
Grilled slowly braised pork with cilantro, onion and fresh lime
Cuban Sandwich*
Hoagie roll, slow roasted pork, glazed ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, butter, dill pickles
Our Signature Tuna Sandwich*
Hoagie Roll, tuna, eggs, red pepper, celery, scallion, capers, Kalamata olives, lemon, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic
Lebanese Chicken Sandwich*
Hoagie Roll, slow roasted marinated chicken Shawarma-style, Tzatziki with cucumber, yogurt and garlic, pickled turnip/beets and hummus
Falafel*
Falafel, tahini sauce, lettuce, tomato
*(Low-carb available: replace bread with lettuce and tomato)
Spring Garden Salad with Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette
add shrimp, pork, chicken
Tabbouleh Salad
Tostones
fried plantains
Falafel
fried Falafel
Tabbouleh
Bottled Water
Sparkling Water
Green Tea
MAY 29
Tasteful Adventures launches KKatie's signature dessert at both it's Plymouth and Marshfield locations.
Kate McSorely, owner of the popuylar burger pub, KKatie's hired Lisa and Ken McDonald to develop their signature dessert. On May 29, KKaties' restaurants will begin serving up the Guinness-Chocolate Pocket Pie at both locations. This pocket pie is not available anywhere else - sold exclusively to KKatie's!
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/kkatiesburgerbar.plymouth?
MAY 21
Tasteful Adventures acquires Rockland Trust as one of its corporate customers for periodic lunches comprised of sandwhiches, salads and cookies at their coprorate headquarters in Hanover, MA
MAY 17, 2015
Tasteful Adventures caters the Arc of Greater Plymouth Annual Fundraiser Post-Concert Event at Memorial Hall. We had a terrific time and for such an important cause. We look forward to working with them again!
Some of our small bites and small plates inluded:
CHARCUTERIE & ANTIPASTI DISPLAY
Meat Antipasti
Assorted Imported and Local Cheeses w/Paired Condiments
Putanesca with shaved Parm/Reg
Assorted Vegetable Antipasti (toothpicks)
Grilled Artichokes
Marinated Mushrooms
Sicilian Olives with garlic, oregano, and pepper
CENTERPIECE STATION
Shrimp mini-tacos
Our own Deviled Eggs with homemade chili oil, white anchovies and chopped olives
Spanish tuna with kale, egg and pine nuts on pita chip
Picadillo (Beef) Appetizer-size Empanada (Puerto Rico)
Salad skewer with chipotle orange vinaigrette
PASS-THROUGH APPETIZERS
Salmorejo
Lebanese chicken on pita chip with hummus/pickled beet/garlic sauce
Miniature Cuban Squares
FEBRUARY 21, 2015
January was a slow time for us. We were both battling colds and once winter hit late January, it gave us an opportunity to reflect back on our succesful rollout and begin planning our next steps for the Plymouth Farmer’s Market, as well as begin networking more in our community.
Our menu for the February Plymouth Farmers Market can be found here. Stop by, say "Hi" and get some hot soup and empanadas.
JANUARY 1, 2015
Tasteful Adventures brought in the New Year at a private party in South Plymouth overlooking beautiful Long Pond. The centerpiece of this elegant afternoon/early evening party was a Charcuterie comprised of local and imported meats, cheeses and accompaniments. In addition to our display, we passed hot foods from the kitchen- from our festive guava and cream cheese empanadas, pickled Spanish swordfish on a bed of rice served on a tasting spoon to our pigeon pea-shrimp-grit cakes. A wonderful outcome from this event - one of the invited guests could not attend the party. However, from word-of-mouth contacted us and hired us for two luncheons for SEMPBA (Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barren Association). We are forever grateful to our dear friends Ed & Charlotte who hired us and made New Year's a wonderful day of celebration and hope for Tasteful Adventures.
Tasteful Adventures brought in the New Year at a private party in South Plymouth overlooking beautiful Long Pond. The centerpiece of this elegant afternoon/early evening party was a Charcuterie comprised of local and imported meats, cheeses and accompaniments. In addition to our display, we passed hot foods from the kitchen- from our festive guava and cream cheese empanadas, pickled Spanish swordfish on a bed of rice served on a tasting spoon to our pigeon pea-shrimp-grit cakes. A wonderful outcome from this event - one of the invited guests could not attend the party. However, from word-of-mouth contacted us and hired us for two luncheons for SEMPBA (Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barren Association). We are forever grateful to our dear friends Ed & Charlotte who hired us and made New Year's a wonderful day of celebration and hope for Tasteful Adventures.
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Our menu for the December Plymouth Farmers Market can be found here. Stop by, say "Hi" and get some hot soup to fight the chill.
Our menu for the December Plymouth Farmers Market can be found here. Stop by, say "Hi" and get some hot soup to fight the chill.
OCTOBER 30, 2014
Tasteful Adventures is officially open for business. We will be part of the Plymouth Farmers Market indoor season starting November 13, 2014 at the Plimoth Plantation. We will be selling hot Pastelillos and soups along with frozen Pastelillos and soups for take home. The menu is coming soon.
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Tasteful Adventures launched on October 29, 2014 at a private party hosted by author, comedian, entrepreneur and friend Loretta LaRoche. A fun afternoon and evening of some of our tasty food – traditional and reinvented dishes from Puerto Rico, Spain, Kansas City and Austin, served up as small bites and small plates accompanied by live jazz performed by Kenny Wenzel (Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and Burt Bacharach) and his band of accomplished musicians.
From that event we were hired to cater two private parties for friends! In addition, we received some terrific feedback, positive reviews and new contacts and prospective clients. -- A fabulous and successful debut!
Tasteful Adventures is officially open for business. We will be part of the Plymouth Farmers Market indoor season starting November 13, 2014 at the Plimoth Plantation. We will be selling hot Pastelillos and soups along with frozen Pastelillos and soups for take home. The menu is coming soon.
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Tasteful Adventures launched on October 29, 2014 at a private party hosted by author, comedian, entrepreneur and friend Loretta LaRoche. A fun afternoon and evening of some of our tasty food – traditional and reinvented dishes from Puerto Rico, Spain, Kansas City and Austin, served up as small bites and small plates accompanied by live jazz performed by Kenny Wenzel (Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and Burt Bacharach) and his band of accomplished musicians.
From that event we were hired to cater two private parties for friends! In addition, we received some terrific feedback, positive reviews and new contacts and prospective clients. -- A fabulous and successful debut!
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