By the time Nathaniel Hawthorne dropped by The House of the Seven Gables to chat with his erudite cousin, Susanna Ingersoll, in the 1830s and ‘40s, potatoes had made their way into New England kitchens. And very possibly, a dish like potato omelet was served in The Gable’s dining room.  According to Kaylee Redard, assistant visitor services manager at The

By the time Nathaniel Hawthorne dropped by The House of the Seven Gables to chat with his erudite cousin, Susanna Ingersoll, in the 1830s and ‘40s, potatoes had made their way into New England kitchens. And very possibly, a dish like potato omelet was served in The Gable’s dining room.  According to Kaylee Redard, assistant visitor services manager at The

From The House of the Seven Gables As most parents know, once you introduce sugar to an unsuspecting palate, there’s no turning back. The same is true for adults. Back in the 1600s, sugar was not a regular part of the diet. John Turner, the sea captain who built The House of the Seven Gables, was somewhat instrumental in spreading

The Unicorn Cooks is a special blog series which follows Makes Unicorns Great Again owner Renée Gannon on her adventures in the kitchen. Renée is a passionate foodie and enjoys cooking in her free time. These posts will be a mash-up of photos, videos, stories, recipes (that barely offer quantities or amounts) and her own tips and tricks in the kitchen.