Month: December 2022

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My small gift to you is a simple recipe to liven up your holiday libations. I have recently discovered Chandon (pronounced with a soft CH and pursed lips…not a hard CH like chowder…think Paris, not Boston. I mention this because I got some side-eye looks and barely civil correction before I learned better). But I digress a bit. I discovered Chandon Garden Spritz, a sparkling wine with traces or bitters and oranges. It’s become a favorite despite being a little difficult to find locally.

I make ice cubes out of cranberry pomegranate juice using orange chunks, rosemary springs and fresh cranberries. These ice cubes are festive and tasty in the Spritz drink. I call it Itsy Bitsy Ritzy Spritz just to amuse myself. I’m sure they would liven up most drinks that need a little ice.

Although difficult to find locally, I do find it at Mile Marker One restaurant so kudos to them! They even have cute little Chandon Garden Spritz pillows decorating some furniture. So, in addition to the fine menu offerings for your meals, there are also very fine offerings behind the bar. The ice cubes are my own though……try it! Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for your continued support of the blog and the podcast. Although we are not broadcasting today, we hope to “see” you again soon.

And don’t sleep on the Mushroom Pizza- Fantastic!

Yule Tide…

Let me know what you think!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you!!

PJ Bovio 

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The recent storm battled extreme high tides, left many without power, and generally soaked the city. Although the temperatures were fairly mild, the wind was fierce. The skies changed quickly from dark clouds to spots of sun here and there and back to threatening again. I hope these video shorts demonstrate the waves, the skies and the general atmosphere about 3 hours after the morning high tide. As the temperatures dropped drastically overnight and many of us are waiting for our Christmas Eve festivities, perhaps you will enjoy these scenes from yesterday.

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Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall.

There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester.

Previous videos:

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-FIREFLIES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- TOODLEOOS

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES LOCAL COLORS

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES MYSTERY TRAIN

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- GOODLINENS STUDIO

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MARK ADRIAN SHOES

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SWEATS OF GLOUCESTER

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BOOKSTORE OF GLOUCESTER

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BRASS MONKEY

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- CAPE ANN OLIVE OIL

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- DESIGN OF MINE

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BANANAS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-POP GALLERY

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-SAMPLE THIS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-PASTAIO VIA CORTA

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHORE NUTRITION

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- THE DRESS CODE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MERMAID TALES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- FLOTING LOTUS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BLUE RIVER DIAMONDS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SUPER CUTE BOUTIQUE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- ALEXANDRA’S BREAD

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- NELSON’S

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MACDADDY COMPUTERS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BEX MINI LOBSTER TRAP TREES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- LOBSTER TRAP GIFTS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- PAULINE’S GIFTS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- HOUSE OF THE RAVEN

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SAVOUR WINE AND CHEESE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHACKTEAU INTERIORS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- THE WEATHERVANE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- CAPE ANN GICLEE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- GLOUCESTER HOUSE GIFT SHOP

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- ALL PURPOSE FLOWERS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHOP LORO

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- TURTLE ALLEY

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- DETALI & TEHILLAS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- TONNO

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- DOWN RIVER PAPER

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MILE MARKER ONE GIFT SHOP

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- FOSTERS GRILL STORE

2022 Edition- A Total Departure From Tradition

Tony Spiced Things Up With The Green and Red Colored Sugar.

Yellow twist tie and Red and Green ribbons in the middle.

2020 Edition (green twisty tie tied at the top and label)

2019  Green Ribbon Tied In The Middle This Year!

2016

This year we got the red ribbon tied in the middle as opposed to 2012  green ribbon tied at the end.

2012

2011

Tony Gross Comes Through With The Annual Swedish Coffee Bread!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Joey C

2010-

Tony Gross Comes Through Again With His Famous Swedish Coffee Bread

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Joey C

Every year Tony makes Frank and I a loaf of his much sought after Swedish coffee bread. I’m afraid to open it because once you eat the first bite I can’t stop til that whole sucker is gone. (I’m not sure if he puts heroin in it, the stuff is so damn addicting).

Tony Gross 2009 Swedish Coffee Bread

Tony Gross’ Swedish Coffee Bread

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joey C

Every Christmastime Tony Gross, the skipper of the lobsterboat F/V Sandollar makes a ridiculous number of Swedish Coffee Bread loaves and gives them out to friends.  I made the mistake and called it Nisu but because the recipe comes from an elder in Tony’s family he insists it be called Swedish Coffee Bread.

It’s delicious and best eaten within a day of cooking.  I sure am glad I’m on the list of those who get one every year!

Photos By Donna Ardizzoni