Meet Tara
The Genius
Behind Pot + Pan
Her energy is magnetic, she radiates confidence and joy and she is commanding and confident in the kitchen.
Chef Tara graduated from culinary school in Cambridge and has worked in some of the best restaurants. She ran two acclaimed businesses and now leads Pot + Pan’s edibles with her inquisitive and playful approach. Her creations pair nostalgic flavors with delightful surprises. They have surprising contrasts—in aroma, texture, taste, color, temperature—that invite you to stop and take note, to relive a happy moment, or sear the present one into your consciousness.
You might find her simultaneously piping an elaborate pattern onto a gorgeous cake, pulling a flawless tray of cookies out of the oven, and dashing off a savory sauce, all while landing the punchline to a hilarious story. So when she lets you in on her secret—that everything she’s concocted has a little secret ingredient (a dash of THC) you know you’re about to enter a world of culinary wonder.
I’m passionate about making new memories, and sparking favorite old memories through the food I create; whether it’s the warm and fuzzy feeling you get biting into a freshly baked lemon bundt cake, or being transported back to days at the booth of a diner with loved ones laughing over a cherry lime bubbly drink, it’s the smells, tastes and sounds that release our thoughts to joyfilled times. Add a dash of THC at your preferred dose, and wow, then we’ve made something truly special.
-Tara
Feast Your Eyes
Follow us for a mouthwatering peek of what we’re cooking up this week @cheftaracannaday
Maple Brown Butter Chess Pie; a southern classic with a New England twist. Served with @parloricecreamco Buttermilk Ice Cream
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Pot + ‘Pan-cakes’: Mini buttery ‘pancake’ covered in Maple meringue buttercream, a ‘maple syrup’ drizzle, and a ‘pat of butter’ 🥞 Get ‘em while you can; they’re sure to sell like hotcakes!
Is it cake or is it a ‘Pot + Pan-cake’🥞?
Just in time for 4/20, this Fresh Baked drop features our mini buttery cake covered in silky Maple Meringue Buttercream and garnished with all of the classic pancake fixins’! Coming soon to some of your favorite Rec stores ✨
When THE Ice Cream Queen @parloricecreamco herself made me a special batch of ‘Buttermilk Ice Cream’, I knew it was destined for BIG things (literally-this cake weighs almost 10 lbs)!
This Strawberry Rhubarb Buttermilk’ Ice Cream Cake alternates layers of Buttermilk Cake, Parlor Buttermilk Ice Cream, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, and Brown Butter Crunchies; the perfect opening act for Springtime🍓
It’s Pi Day-a holiday that was technically created to celebrate mathematics, but I’ll take any excuse to indulge in sweets (especially Peanut Butter Pie) and run with it 🥧
If you were to ask me to name my Top 3 comfort foods, my take on ‘Beef Short Rib Khao Soi’ would for sure make the list. What are your favorite comforting dishes?
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Featured Products
Cherry Lime Gummy Cubes
Cherry and lime flavors will make Pot + Pan’s Sour Cherry Lime Gummy as classic as its soda fountain counterpart. We can feel the fizz as we sip on striped straws and swivel on red leather stools.
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Cherry Lime Gummy Cubes
Cherry and lime flavors will make Pot + Pan’s Sour Cherry Lime Gummy as classic as its soda fountain counterpart. We can feel the fizz as we sip on striped straws and swivel on red leather stools.
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Peanut Butter Pie Chocolate Bar
Remember sitting at the baseball stadium, eating peanuts, when Babe Ruth pointed his bat at center field and - well, the rest is history. Peanut lovers, we’re pointing this home run at you. Our ode to the chocolateysaltypeanutbuttery goodness of a late night slice of Peanut Butter Pie at the diner. One spoon please.
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Peanut Butter Pie Chocolate Bar
Remember sitting at the baseball stadium, eating peanuts, when Babe Ruth pointed his bat at center field and - well, the rest is history. Peanut lovers, we’re pointing this home run at you. Our ode to the chocolateysaltypeanutbuttery goodness of a late night slice of Peanut Butter Pie at the diner. One spoon please.
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Strawberries & Cream Gummy Bundts
Inspired by just-picked Maine summer strawberries topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Perfect and Classic. ’nuff said.
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Strawberries & Cream Gummy Bundts
Inspired by just-picked Maine summer strawberries topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Perfect and Classic. ’nuff said.
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