Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, a new assisted living community in Wayland, will host a culinary event for the public on Thursday, May 22, to showcase its signature “Eat Fresh, Eat Local” menu items. All are invited to stop by the inaugural event to taste the seasonally inspired offerings of Carriage House Chef Jason Wallin. Among the delectable offerings will be Quahog Chowder, Chicken Confit on Polenta Cake, Sweet Potato au Gratin and more. Guests can enjoy a fabulous buffet meal in the comforts of this new farm-styled setting on historic Lee’s Farm.
The food, as is all of the food at Carriage House, is prepared in the farm-to-table concept using seasonal, local ingredients from purveyors in or near Wayland. Among the purveyors, who will also be joining the event, are Verrill Farm in Concord, Main Stone Farm in Wayland, Esselon Coffee Roasters in South Hadley, Siena Farms in Sudbury, Captain Marden’s Seafood in Wellesley, and Damnation Alley Distillery in Belmont.
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“We source as much of our ingredients as possible from local growers and producers,” said Chef Wallin. “We call it our ‘Eat Fresh Eat Local’ program. It ensures that our food is at the peak of freshness and as flavorful as possible. Our residents want corn picked at the height of the season, not corn shipped here from Florida. We’ve learned that age in no way diminishes taste buds, it actually enhances it and we’re thrilled to partner with so many terrific local farms and purveyors. We will continue adding new partnerships in the months ahead.”
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Currently, ingredients sourced locally include produce, seafood, coffee, bread and. When warmer weather prevails, the residents will be invited to join Chef Wallin in outings to local farms to pick produce. Wallin makes all of his items from scratch, including potato chips and his signature pickles. He also bakes dog biscuits for residents with pets and has introduced a cupcake of the month. Additionally, he invites the residents to submit their own favorite recipes to him, which he adds to the menu weekly, bringing a bit of “home” to many who have just transitioned from a home to assisted living.
The Eat Fresh, Eat Local Evening at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm takes place from 4-7 PM on Thursday, May 22nd. Advance registration is encouraged by calling 508.358.2800 or emailing reception@carriagehousewayland.com. The entire evening is free and guests will be able to dine on the following menu items:
Soup
Cape Cod Quahog Chowder
Fresh quahogs dug off the flats in Bourne, MA. Made with apple wood smoked bacon, local potato and herbs with fresh cream. Ingredients from Captain Marden’s, Wellesley MA
Main
Chicken Confit on Polenta Cake Topped with a Snap Pea and Preserved Lemon Slaw
Ingredients from Verrill Farm, Concord, MA
Side
Sweet Potato au Gratin
Local sweets sliced thin and slow baked with fresh cream and smoked cheddar cheese. Ingredients from Siena Farms, Sudbury, MA
Sweet
Brown Butter, Orange Corn Bread served with Clover Honey Whipped Sweet Crème Ingredients from Main Stone farm, Wayland, MA
Drink
Carriage House 1638 Blend Coffee from Esselon Coffee Roasters
The town of Wayland was founded in1638. This exclusive blend of coffee is roasted just for Carriage House. Smooth and flavorful. Ingredients from Esselon Coffee Roasters, South Hadley, MA
About Carriage House at Lee’s Farm
Carriage House at Lee’s Farm is a 62-unit, state-of-the-art, senior living community located at 134 Boston Post Road. It offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. The two-story wood framed structure is approximately 54,000 square feet and includes a mix of studios and one- and two- bedroom apartments, all of which are customizable. The architecture of the building was inspired by the surrounding farm and the rich history of the site. Original sculpture installations by renowned Wayland artist Christina Zwart adorn the walls, providing a fitting complement to the farming landscape.
Carriage House at Lees Farm is owned and operated by The Northbridge Companies, a local, privately owned company with eight senior living communities in New England. For more information, visit http://www.northbridgecos.com/carriage-house-at-lees-farm or call 508-358-2800.
