My View of Life on the Dock
Dog registration is currently underway in the City of Gloucester! The cost to register your dog is $22.50 if done in person and $23.50 if done by mail. Please be sure to have your dog’s rabies vaccination certificate available at the time of registration.
The registration deadline is April 30, 2011. Persons registering their dogs after the April 30th deadline will be charged a $10.00 late fee in addition to the license fee.
More information and forms can be found on the
Maria Cracchiolo of Caffé Sicilia Makes the Real Tiramisu
To be authentic, Maria says you need to use real Italian espresso coffee and Savoiardi, or Italian “lady fingers.” You can find both in Italian specialty stores.
Otherwise this no-cook dessert is surprisingly easy as you can see in this video made with Maria.
Check out the video at the Gloucester Daily Times Taste of the Times-
Hi Joey,
The snowdrifts are piled high, but spring is on the way! The Open Door Empty Bowl Dinner is right around the corner, and we need help decorating bowls for our annual May event.
The Open Door is hosting a free bowl decorating evening with North Shore 104.9 on Tuesday, February 15, at 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester, from 6 to 8 p.m. for anyone interested in trying their hand at painting a bowl design. The event is fun and children are welcome, but we need to know how many are coming. Reservations can be made by calling 978-283-6776 ext. 205 or e-mailing us at info@foodpantry.org.
We think it would be wicked cool if GMG came to document the event, and maybe decorated a bowl. What do you think? Attached file has the important info. We would really appreciate it if you could let GMG readers know they can participate.
Julie LaFontaine ,Executive Director
The Open Door
www.foodpantry.org
Last night our own Patrick Ryan gave word that he is officially entering the GMG/Farm Bar and Grille DTF Burger Challenge February 24th.
He joins Ed Collard and Jeremy Goldberg, owner of Cape Ann Brewing as the entrants from GMG. we have two spots open. Calling Big Lar!!!!!!
Patrick was talking a big game last night and I personally saw him crush 5 soft tacos without breaking a sweat. We will see if he has what it takes.
This event joins the Three Stooge Challenge at Tucker’s Farm Family Diner, The Rogue Burger Challenge at Passports, The Farm Bar and Grille Hot Wing Challenge and The Farm Bar and Grille Corndog Challenge in the GMG Man vs Food Competitive Eating Series.
The Farm is the perfect venue for these events with the stage, the PA system, and the hosts- Ryan, Bradley and Noah who show everyone a great time in an atmosphere which is unmatched for fun- the Farm Bar and Grille!
I’ll be emceeing and have some special surprises for you guys. Be sure to clear your schedules for next Thursday night!
Here is Ryan Cox making the announcement-
Are You DTF? Then Sign Your Ass Up For The GMG/Farm Bar and Grille DTF Burger Challenge
Hey Joe,
Remember me? Lewis Sandler here. I took a video of Gloucester+ last August.. Well, it is now online…(I’m a little slow)
You can see it below..But keep in mind, the video was made for my students in university in Beijing, China who have never been to US and know little about US or especially small town USA. My purpose was too introduce them to my hometown. So my video, in some aspects,(eg my family friends) may be a little irrelevant to you or your viewers. But hope you enjoy it anyway.
I showed video to them last month and they all liked it very much. They asked me questions such as why so many boats, why the belly dancer dance in the street, why the man with the beer (you) doesn’t want his wife to know he drinks beer, what does my brother (Clark) think of government fishing regulations etc..
Cape Ann, Massachusetts USA
To View your Video, Click on the image above or the hyperlink below:
http://exposureroom.com/cc4d6eea7aac479bb79901f075af9f99/
Good Morning Joey….
In the last photo, we’re admiring my photograph on the back of our truck “Catch the Cool”
The Senator’s promised me a copy of his new book, and headed out by boat (it was low tide, and the ladder down was a little dicey) with a Cape Pond Ice t-shirt and fleece vest.
Photos courtesy of Ian.
Scott Memhard
Cape Pond Ice Co., Inc.
We try to keep the slide show on the City website appropriate to the time of year, so we are looking for pictures that reflect the theme of ‘Spring’. If you have any pictures that you think would be suitable and are willing to donate to the City please send them to photos@gloucester-ma.gov. Please note the legal terms below, and thank you for helping us to keep the site interesting for visitors.
The donor, by donating or placing its photographs on the web page, certifies that he/she has the right to distribute the photos and grants to the City of Gloucester a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, exploit, adopt, modify, reproduce, distribute publicly display in any form now known or later developed.
The donor waives any right to inspect or to approve any work that may be created using the materials and waive any claim with respect to the eventual use to which the materials may be applied. The donor understands and agrees that the City of Gloucester is and shall be the exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest, including copyright, in the works and any commercial informational, educations advertising, or promotional materials containing the materials.
Hi Joey,
Your blog is just getting better and better – love it, love you!!
I have a blog called www.gloucesterjournal.com . It is a diary of my travels and tidbits about my spiritual wonderings, astrology, and local tidbits.
Joey — here’s a report on last night’s Blue Shutters Beachside Chili Cookoff.. I’ve attached some photos..and included a link to our blog post on this.
Thanks
Tony
It’s been just a few hours since the last of the chili leftovers were stowed in the fridge, but folks are already talking about plans for our next Blue Shutters Beachside Chili Cookoff. Last night’s event — our first-ever — featured nine different chili contestants…and even more very happy unofficial chili tasters. It was up to our judges — Jeremy Goldberg of the Cape Ann Brewing Company and Doug Silva of the Topside Grill and Pub — to chose the winner. Taking the trophy was Joe Paonessa of Stoneham, who was awarded a gift card for a free return visit to the Blue Shutters. Jeremey and Doug also chose second- and third-place runner-ups — Mark Sapienza of Stoneham and Sheri Dellagrotta of Rhode Island — and rewarded them with gift certificates to the brewery and the Topside (Mark had an a bit of an advantage…he’s the executive chef at the Langham Hotel in Boston; he’ll be back at the Blue Shutters next month to headline our wine and food tasting). The judges agreed: it was a tough decision, with a varity of chili recipes and every one was a winner. In addition to chili, guests enjoyed a selection of Cape Ann Brewery beers (courtesy of Jeremy), wine and sangria, Valentine’s desserts and all of the usual chili accompaniments. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a fun evening. We’ll be holding another Blue Shutters Chili Cookoff — once we finish off the left-overs…which could take quite awhile. But for now, our focus is set on our next event: a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery on March 5. If that’s half as much fun as the Chili Cookoff (and our pastmurder mystery nights) we’re all in for great evening.
http://www.blueshuttersbeachblog.blogspot.com/
Hey Joey,
I hope this finds your family all well and staying warm!
I just returned from Chad, Central Africa where my husband Scott and I visited the
orphan village called Altonodji …….showing my pride 🙂
Debara Hafemann
Hi Joey,
An interesting event happened last night at our neighbors Lobster party. They went to a market here in Naples and asked for 9-1 1/2 pound lobsters. They were given 2 bags full of Lobsters and brought them home. As they were cooking, this claw was noticed. Apparently, something under the sea also has a craving for this fine meat. All they got of this one was a bite, and the bite had grown over with a dark hard shell. I’m sure that you have seen this a lot, but it was a first for us. It made a great conversation piece.
Jim Hughes
This will be a project that can be used year after year for very little dough and will provide an activity over the course of a couple days.
For more info you can check back here or go to Roselle’s Glazed page
Check out the video-
Don’t let the winter doldrums get you down!
Join your friends from the International Dory Racing Committee 1 week from tomorrow! Saturday, February 19th at 6 PM at the St. Peter’s Club in beautiful down town Gloucester Jimmy T and the infamous dory girls will be hosting a good time gathering of the best rowers in all of the US . There will be raffle prizes including Patriot tickets for a game in the 2011 season, a dory picnic, schooner sale on the Lannon, lobsters, a lobstering tour with Geno Mondello, a hand-carved granite bird bath, gift baskets, rum, gift certificates, and more.
As always, there will be hors d’oeuvre’s, games, conversation and good cheer. So, don’t be left out! We have a limited number of tickets that will enter you in all drawings and give you access to the event (you do not need to be present to win!). Or, buy a couple tickets as a donation…they’re only $10/ea.
Tickets are available this weekend from Jimmy, Erik or at the dory shop on Harbor Loop .
See you there!
Erik 978-423-6665
Jimmy 978-281-5822
The Calendars Will Be For Sale At The Upcoming Bout!
Captain Peter Mondello’s Boat Never Looked So Good!
The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad went to Sista Felicia’s to decorate eat red velvet cupcakes. Trust me not a whole lot of cupcake decorating went on. I swear they pounded down a half dozen each.
She tells me that ever since she got this panini press that she uses it at least once a day and is thinking of having a panini cooking demo/party. I’ll let y’all know when we iron out the details. Hers is a Delonghi and looked to be constructed pretty solidly.
Another trip to NYC and another trip without seeing my NY Water blogging buddies-
Tugster, A Moveable Bridge, or Bowsprite Sigh. A Great Time was had with the girls though. Sister In Law Meg and Baby Jack were great hosts!
We will keep you updated with the details.
Good Morning Gloucester 