From Ronnie Benjamin:

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. As some of you know, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer earlier this year. Despite ongoing chemotherapy treatments, colorectal surgery and travelling between some of the best cancer centers in Massachusetts and New York, I was given the grim news, that I am currently no longer a candidate for many of the life saving options available, because of the innumerable tumors throughout my liver. The only chance I have for long-term survival, is to undergo a live liver transplant. This is where someone donates a small portion of their healthy liver, to save my life. This portion of donated liver, will grow into a healthy new liver for me, and the donor’s liver will grow back too! Not able to donate? No problem! There are still many ways to help. Sharing my story/posts on Facebook, liking and commenting on my posts (this helps people see posts more frequently) and using your voice to help spread the word. Your support during this journey to find a donor, could be the life saving gift I desperately need, to grow old with my wife and three boys.

You may remember reading out our teflon pan nightmare here:

The Open And Closed Case Against Teflon Coated Cookware

in response to the above pan disintegrating before our eyes, this is the one we purchased to replace it. Also the recommendations from others you may recognize with the links to read reviews/purchase of those pans.

Here’s the one we purchase:

SENSARTE Nonstick Ceramic Frying Pan Skillet, 12.5 Inch Omelet Pan, Healthy Non Toxic Chef Pan, Induction Compatible Egg Pan with Heat Resistant Handle, PFAS-Free, White

Robin Dagle Towne

We love our caraway pans. They’re ceramic so still nonstick. 

Caraway Nonstick Ceramic

Shellee M. Schoel

CAST IRON. PERIOD

Erin Waltz McKay

Our Place Always Pan 2.0-10.5-Inch Nonstick

Jennifer Curcuru Fernandes–

Scanpan

Anthony Silva

All-Clad

Maryjane Sanfilippo Carollo

We have the Caraway pans. They are great !

Kimberly Jylkka

 me too!! They’re awesome!

Keri Gavin

Our place cookware and caraway cookware are the absolute best! (Teflon is super toxic! )

Nikki Barusso Kaloust

Hexclad is the way to go, Joe!

HexClad

Eric Cioffi

Carbon Steel.

Aniko Houlihan Baglaneas Eves

I have cast iron and stainless steel pans – sticking is not an issue

Sharon Lowe

We’ve had no problems at all with cast iron. Two glass cooktops and no issues.

Linda Scott

Straight stainless steel.

Katherine Richmond

If you get cast iron, pay top dollar for a good one. It’s worth it. So many are made cheaply. Yeti has one for $400. And it’s worth every penny. It takes a month to make.

Barbara Vadala

yup I bought cast-iron the other day and I have stainless steel and all of my Teflon things are going to the thrift center here in Kingstonnh

Allison Gomarlo Odoardi

Eek! I would vote for Made In or All Clad stainless steel for pots and pans and USA Pan cookie sheets and bakeware if cast iron is not an option. If enamel cast iron is safe, the Le Creuset Dutch oven is so worth it! On another note, have you watched The Bear yet? Sooo good–all imho?

Marianne Giambanco Paquette

Good old fashioned cast iron pan after you used it many times does not stick. Our parents used it!

Nina Randazzo

Stainless steel 18/10 all day long. All components have to be the same material too for the handles. No wood or plastic pieces.

Susan Casey Lipsett Scanpan

Rick Doucette

Greenpan

Susan Mercurio

Henckels Capri Granitium 3-Piece Non-Stick Skillet Set

David Zingg

Joey Ciaramitaro we have been using All Clad and Cuisinart Teflon pans for years and they have not disintegrated.

Bruce Cook Martha Phillips

Revere ware stainless steel, Cooper heat surface

12″ Revere Ware Copper Clad Frying Pan with Lid

David Martz

cast iron – well seasoned

Barefoot in the Dune…

Can’t join us for Thanksgiving? We are offering Thanksgiving To Go this year. All orders must be placed by November 10th and must be picked up November 22nd before 4pm.
Call us at 978-515-7486 to place your order for Thanksgiving To Go.

And Thanksgiving Menu

OCTOBER 20, 2023 ~ G400+EVENTS 

G400+ presents: Exploring the Colors of Cape Ann through Natural Dyeing with Artist Maia Mattson

Photo by Tiana Cerone

The Gloucester 400+ and ROBBERSDAUGHTER are excited to present this inclusive, all ages art programming exploring the botany of Gloucester through natural dyeing.

Led by local artist Maia Mattson, this art programming weaves together community connection with the unique natural environment that surrounds us on Cape Ann. In these classes we will be using botanical materials exclusively sourced and foraged from Gloucester. Using these materials we will practice a variety of natural dyeing techniques and quilting design. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own 2’x3′ ft flag using the naturally dyed fabric. Participants can work in teams to design and create their flags or make their own. Toward the end of the art series we will facilitate a reception showcasing the work of the participants. All experience levels welcome, we will learn and experiment together! All classes will be hosted at the Gloucester 400+ Office at 123 Main St.

Sunday 5 10:30-11:30
Sun Nov 12 10:30-12 
Sun Nov 19 10:30-12 
Sun Nov 26 10:30-12
Sun Dec 3 10:30-12
Sun Dec 10 10:30-12
Sun Dec 17 10:30-12

Learn more about botanical artist Maia Mattson at www.maia-mattson.com

This is one of my favorites places to stop and take a look near Farnhams on Eastern Ave in Essex. In fact, my CB (crystal ball) image took second place recently in the most recent Essex in Bloom photo contest and is one of my all time favorite images. The skies have been amazing recently. Every night we remind ourselves what a blessing it is to be on Cape Ann.

Bold & Balanced

Bold & Balanced

The kitchen is more than a place to prepare meals, it’s where families come together. It’s a place for guests to gather, and where memories are created. When designing this kitchen, our primary focus was on selecting the right materials and colors. 

See More From @grandbanksbp at this link

AIA Course Acetylated Wood: Durable, Stable+ Sustainable Thursday, November 211am – 1pm 1484 Main St, Waltham Sign Up

We’re HiringWarehouse & Delivery We are looking for someone to join our dynamic and growing team!  The right person will have an entrepreneurial attitude and the desire to be part of a positive working environment. Opportunity for growth & benefits included. Learn More

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