Mangia! Brings Fresh Bread to Farmer's Market ... And to Your Car

Mangia!, a stand serving fresh bread, is one of the many stands at the Chatham Borough Farmer’s Market.

Dawn Paskalides freshly makes stuffed breads each day that were taught to her at a young age by her grandmother.

“The breads can be purchased and kept in the freezer for up to three months and take 40 minutes in the oven to heat,” Paskalides said about preparing the food.

Paskalides, who has four children and used to be an elementary school principal, says she runs the stand for a variety of reasons.

“The most important reasons,” she said, “are because I love talking to people and because I absolutely love cooking.”

With the weather turning cold and , Paskalides also offers delivery right to your car. Just call her cell number at (201) 230-1972 and place your order.

"You give me your order and I will bring it to your car," Paskalides said via email Friday.

“My expectations for this summer are to grow my business and connect with more people in the community,” Paskalides said. “I have always tried to get into the Summit Farmer’s Market. I love the town and the quality of the vendors; I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of it when I got the call.”

Each stuffed bread is $20. According to the flier provided by Paskalides at her stand, each of the breads serves approximately 12 people. A menu may be found attached to this article.

Paskalides does not confine her skills to only her stand, though.

“I cater year-round,” she said. “I also do a two-times a year charity event for single mothers. We have raised over $30,000 for 30 single mothers in Chatham.”