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Gathered at The Gables
By Michaela Gaffney, Summer Intern at The House of the Seven Gables
Gathered at The Gables was a cookbook created by The House of the Seven Gables to show the connection between their institution and food. Published in 1995, and no longer in print, the cookbook contained recipes that call for ingredients that could have been found in the home during America’s trading voyages between China and the West Indies over 300 years ago. These recipes may have been taught during settlement classes over 100 years ago.
The first two families to live in The House of the Seven Gables, the Turners and the Ingersolls, were wealthy merchant families. They made their money by trading with places like the West Indies and China. This trade made exotic foods and spices available to wealthy families. Middle or lower class families had no access to these goods based on location and price. Caroline Emmerton held classes for young girls to learn how to cook and take care of a household. Cookbooks published long after these early programs, like Gathered at The Gables, keep the spirit of Caroline Emmerton and her settlement programs alive.
Below are two recipes from the book that you can feel free to make at home:
The Easiest Chicken Dish (Serves 6)
8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup white wine
Paprika to taste
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry. Arrange the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Combine the soup and the sour cream in a bowl; mix well. Spoon evenly over the chicken. Drizzle with the wine. Sprinkle with the paprika.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Fluffy Cheesecake (Serves 8)
11 whole graham crackers, crushed
¼ cup melted butter
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl; mix well. Line a 10-inch pie plate with the mixture, pressing firmly.
Beat the cream cheese with ¾ cup sugar in a bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla and the egg yolks; mix well.
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the cream cheese mixture gently. Spoon in to the prepared pie plate.
Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Mix the sour cream with 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Spread over the cheesecake gently.
Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Let stand until cool.
Chill in the refrigerator overnight. May serve with fresh strawberries or other choice of topping.
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Taste of The Gables
You’re invited to the fourth annual Taste of The Gables, our signature fundraiser on Sunday, September 18th at 5:30pm. Join us for an unforgettable evening of camaraderie and fun with delicious offerings from local chefs and vendors, exciting auction items, and a celebrity auctioneer! Celebrated under the big white tent on our oceanfront lawn, this is the can’t miss event of the season. The tastings are fabulous, from Finz’ raw bar and Woodman’s incredible display, to Tim Hopkins gourmet specialties and the Hawthorne Hotel’s mouthwatering plates. Enjoy a sample from Harbor Sweets impressive table of handmade chocolates, or Café Avellino’s Italian delicacies! Sip on a beverage from one of the vendors, wander the seaside gardens, or bid on the array of silent and live auction items. It is sure to be a quintessential evening of food, fun and philanthropy!
All proceeds will benefit The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association’s dual mission to educate students from immigrant families and preserve our National Historic Landmark District.
During our year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of Caroline Emmerton’s birth, we will focus on her extraordinary vision as our founder, her philanthropy, and her legacy of contributing to the community. Ms. Emmerton purchased the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion and opened it to the public as The House of the Seven Gables in 1910. She used proceeds from ticket sales to fund Settlement work for immigrant families. Educational programs and social services helped newly arrived immigrants settle into their new surroundings. Today's programs support the current needs of our immigrant community by bolstering the education of at-risk students, helping children and adults develop literacy skills, learn English, achieve citizenship, and reach for higher education goals.
New this year is an opportunity to view many of the silent and live auction items in advance of the event. Check the Bidding for Good website from August 30 to September 16. Visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/7Gables from a computer or https://bforg.com/7Gables from a mobile device to view items.
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Who?
You and your friends and family
What?
Taste of The Gables---simply THE BEST event on the North Shore
When?
Sunday, September 18, 5:30pm
Where?
115 Derby St., Salem, MA
(limited parking, car pool, check garages/ferry lot)
How?
Reservations can be made at www.7gables.org
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Photo of the Month #H7G
Use the hashtag #H7G and we might select your image as our Photo of the Month.
Photo courtesy of John Andrews. @socialpalates
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Gifts at The Gables
The Museum Store is pleased to offer a new product line of soups and dessert mixes created by Bountiful Pantry.
Some of the selections include Pease Porridge, Heritage Bean Soup, and Apple Spice Rice Pudding.
Sure to please your appetite, easy to prepare, and made with natural ingredients.
Available for purchase at The House of the Seven Gables Museum Store. Can't make it to our Museum Store? Contact Everett Philbrook, Store Manager at 978-744-0991 x195 or ephilbrook@7gables.org, and we can have this item shipped to you.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Be part of one of New England’s premier historic sites and gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience in history, literature, museum studies and functions.
When you volunteer at The House of the Seven Gables, we work to match your skills, interests and availability with our needs. There are many volunteer opportunities at our organization, including docent, museum store, costuming… just to mention a few. If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out an application and let us know where you would like to volunteer. Volunteers who work at least 15 hours in a year are eligible to receive a free individual membership as well as 20% off in our Museum Store.
To view a list of available volunteer opportunities at The House of the Seven Gables,please visit www.7gables.org/about/careers-volunteers/
For more information or to apply for a career/volunteer opportunity, please contact Melissa Reynolds, Human Resources Manager, at 978-744-0991 ext. 111, or mreynolds@7gables.org
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