This was the first weekend of the Rudder and I was Jonesing for the Monkfish but never got there. Not until tonight but I missed the monkfish, That is, the mussels, crab cake apps then a Paella entrée got in the way.
Can I mention the mussels? Why have I been visiting Cape Ann for years and no one has explained to me that the Rudder’s mussels are not the usual white whine and onions sort of thing? That they do this cream with sausage that blends in some intense fennel flavor that is just over the top.
The crab cakes I won’t mention because I think everyone knows that they are the tastiest most crabby crab cakes on the island.
My daughter had the bolognese which is always something we have to doggy bag so I can find it later tonight to eat although she has become much craftier at hiding it.
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Hey Joey, could you post a notice seeking musicians, readers and dancers for short performances for Nights on the Neck (first Thursdays, June thru Sept, on Rocky Neck)? You can send em to me, NoTeaParty@yahoo.com. Sure would appreciate it, thank you!
The Topside Grill is now serving Brunch on Sundays! Opening at 11:00am, serving Kaluha Honey Wheat French toast, Eggs Benedict, Linguica omlets, Corned beef hash, fresh fruit and Spanish frittata’s! All for only $8.99! Also featuring brunch cocktails: Mimosa’s, Bloody Mary’s, and the new Passion Flower.
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We have ourselves a new contributor to the GMG Flickr Group –Come Back, Balloon. For those of you scratching your head “Come Back,Balloon” is the username of the person on the Flickr account of the person who submitted this photo to the GMG Flickr Group pool. (not sure how many folks can follow all that) There are some who will understand right away what i mean and others who will undoubtedly scratch their heads.
In any case- WELCOME Come Back, Balloon to the ranks of GMG contributors!
With orchard fruit trees coming into bloom, we should be seeing the Baltimore (Northern) Orioles any day now. In mid-March we filled our hummingbird feeders and placed them in the garden, in anticipation of the earliest hummingbird scouts, and last year the orioles drank freely the sugar-water provided for the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Sugar-water recipe for orioles and hummingbirds: 1/4 cup granulated sugar to 1 Cup warm water. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Wash feeders in hot soapy water, with white vinegar added, and replace sugar-water on a twice weekly schedule, to prevent mold.
Oh Joyous Spring!
Warmest wishes,
Kim
Kim Smith photo-
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SATURDAY, APRIL 17 @ 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 3:00PM
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MONDAY, APRIL 19 @ 5:00PM
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Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of “Kirikou and the Sorceress” and “The Triplets of Belleville.” Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. Features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney.
Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide. It is here that he meets the fairy Aisling, a mysterious young wolf-girl, who helps him along the way. But with the barbarians closing in, will Brendan’s determination and artistic vision illuminate the darkness and show that enlightenment is the best fortification against evil?
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A film by Tomm Moore; Rated [G]; 75 minutes
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Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist
Deb painting at one of last years Block partys in front of Bananas
Outdoor painting and drawing classes (weather permitting) with Debbie Clarke begin Sunday April 18, 7-9am. Classes meet at the Cripple Cove Parking Lot across from Zeke’s. arrive by 6:30 to set-up. fee $25. all levels encouraged from newbies to pros to register contact me via email: elli01930@yahoo.comall painting and drawing media welcome, sorry, no watercolor.
questions, etc, you know what to do.
Even if your not sure you’d like to try, come down and check it out. You never know you just might pick up a brush. Maybe Joey will show up and give it a try.
When I get home from work sometimes she will run and hide and want me to find her. Most times it’s right out in the open but she puts her little hands over her eyes and figures that if she can’t see me that I must not be able to see her, LOL. Here she is hiding under one of the dining room chairs. I’m thinking that becoming a spy is not at the top of the list of career choices for Snoop Mad.
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Do you have a favorite sub shop? Coffee Shop? Restaurant? Spa? Florist? Hotel? If so it would be a great time to nominate them for this year’s North Shore Magazine’s Best Of the North Shore (BONS). Nominations are open!
Good Morning Gloucester 