Hearthside Cooking Class

Delve into History

In Colonial times the kitchen was the place where people spent most of their days and evenings. The “heart” of the home, the kitchen was where they prepared the food, ate, worked, visited, read and played.

Come spend some time in the Gibbon House kitchen. Like those times long ago, you will learn how to prepare a meal in the center of the home, the kitchen fireplace. Our Colonial Interpreters will provide a true time demonstration of hearthside cooking that will furnish you with a meal to remember. Dine as the Colonials did in a 1730’s authentic kitchen.

Learn what spiders, cranes, a spit and a reflector oven do to a dinner.

Many early settlers brought seeds of herbs and vegetables with them from their former homes. Learn what is considered old world and new world.

Delve into Fine Dining

Enjoy a gourmet meal cooked hearthside. This is the perfect way to celebrate that special birthday or anniversary. Looking for the unusual gift? Fun, educational and a lasting memory.

Lessons scheduled for the second Saturday night of six months. February 9th – The Romance of Beef March 8th – Pork Reigns April 12th – Fish and Spring Together September 13th – Seafood a’ Plenty October 11th – Game’s Up November 8th – Holiday’s Here Lessons are limited to 16 diners each night and begin at 6 PM, Cost is $50 per person and includes appetizer, soup or salad, entrée and dessert course along with the recipes of the evening.  One-to-one instruction may be arranged for a fee. The Society welcomes volunteers who can assist at tours and events.  Reservations may be made by calling the Gibbon House at 856.455-4055.