AT THE GARDENS
It's going to be a great year for the Boothbay Region Botanical Gardens. Just a few of the many events to look forward to ....
The DaPonte String Quartet will be playing seven concert dates this summer.
Plein Air Artists Days are May 28-June 3. Artists are invited to register in advance to paint en plein air in the Gardens. Works will be on exhibit June 11-29.
A Bloomin' Good Time. July 26. At this annual fundraiser enjoy gourment hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Fantastic items at the silent and live auctions.
Maine Fairy House Festival. August 3-5. Enjoy seeing our little fairy dancers in wings and tutus (and wellies if the ground is wet) flit around among the fairy houses.
NO, YOU AREN'T IN A NORMAN ROCKWELL PAINTING, BUT YOU'LL THINK YOU ARE
when you attend the Hallowell Band concert that is preformed on the lawn of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library every Thursday evening at 7:30 June through early Sept. Bring your own chair or blanket or sit on the stone wall and enjoy the music, from Sousa marches to Broadway show tunes. During the marches the kids line up for their chance to conduct the band. So get yourself an ice cream cone or a slice of pizza and enjoy an old fashioned evening.
OUR ON LINE BOOKING SYSTEM
From our site (http://www.fivegablesinn.com/) just click on 'Show Me Room Availability' and from there you will view our calendar and see exactly which rooms are available for your specific dates. From the calendar you can click on the room number to see the room, description, and rate. Then just fill out the form. It's easy. And we'll get back to you quickly.
Or of course you can just give us a call!
***** Wi Fi is available throughout the inn. *****
BOOTHBAY REGION LAND TRUST
The Boothbay Region Land Trust preserves over 1,700 acres including six islands, meadows, wetlands, shorefront, and historical sites. Wherever feasible and ecologically wise, the BBRLT provides opportunities for public access. The BBRLT's 15 preserves provide over 30 miles of hiking and walking trails, free of charge. Come and enjoy these magnificent, peaceful vistas.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
SCALLOPED HAM & POTATOES
A great winter recipe
1 qt. heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, peeled & sliced thin
1 tsp. fresh thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. flour
1 lb. cooked ham, sliced thin, & cut into 1" pieces
1 large onion, sliced thin
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled & sliced thin
1 tbl. chopped parsley
Combine cream, garlic, thyme, salt, & pepper in heavy saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce to simmer & cook until sauce has reduced by 1/3; 10-12 minutes.
Make a light roux from butter & flour & cook for 5 min. over low heat, stirring frequently. Add roux to cream reduction & stir until thickened. Strain the sauce.
Layer half the ham in a buttered 9x13 baking dish. then layer half the potatoes followed by half the onion. Pour half the cream sauce over the lavers. Repeat the layers. Make sure it is not so high it will bubble over the edge.
Bake 45 min. at 350 degrees. Let sit 10 min. Garnish with chopped parsley.
