The Carl’s 3rd Of July Parade Party…

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Just stop by The Carl’s to for a quick pre-party cocktail… a steady stream of their guests were also stopping by to drop off food, and adult  spirits for this evening’s “Party of the Summer!”

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The Carl’s backyard yard is ready for tonight’s party!
 Tables , chairs, tents, grilles, and a fully stocked Tiki Bar await their invited guest!

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Red White & Blue No Bake White Chocolate Delights

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Happy Fourth of July!

Red White & Blue No Bake White Chocolate Delights

Ingredients

2  4.4oz Lindt White Chocolate bars

11/2 cups fresh blueberries

12 oz. fresh raspberries

Mini baking cups

Step -by-Step

1 melt both bars white chocolate in double boiler pan; stir until completely melted; carefully transfer “hot” melted chocolate to pastry bag fitted with Wilton #5 or #18 pastry tip *Note~ I highly recommend wearing oven mitts when fixing 1/2 teaspoon hot chocolate into cups”

2 line cookie sheet with mini baking cups; fix ½ teaspoon melted chocolate into each cup; top with 1 blueberry and 1 raspberry; drizzle white chocolate over tops; chill till ready to serve

*Note~ will keep refrigerated 24 hours

 

 

Grilled Surf & Turf Tequila Chipotle Flank Steak & Shrimp

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Now that St. Peter has been placed back in the window of the St. Peter’s Club, and all the festivities and tradition’s surrounding “The 2014 Fiesta of St. Peter” are officially in the history books forever, it’s time to switch gears and prepare for Fourth of July barbeques, and Gloucester’s Fishtown Horribles Parade held July 3rd! Over the next few days I will be posting several recipes perfect for this upcoming week of summertime fun! Last night family and friends enjoyed today’s recipe “Grilled Surf & Turf Tequila Chipotle Flank Steak & Shrimp”Fajitas”  at Niles Beach for dinner as the sun began to set.

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Grilled Surf & Turf Tequila Chipotle Flank Steak & Shrimp Fajitas

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Signs of Summer!

Lola & lexi Carollo working hard with friends Bella & Gabe Noble selling lemonade on the conner of Grapevine and Atlantic Road… stop by and tell them Sista Felicia sent you!

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St. Peter’s Fiesta 2014 Saturday & Sunday Greasy Pole Winners Up Close & Personal

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My dear friend Bridget Mathews Shares her amazing photos of Sunday Greasy Pole Champ Mark Allen  and Saturday winner Kyle Barry capturing the prized flag made by brothers Thomas and Peter Favazza.

Sunday Champ Mark Allen’s Moment of Glory

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Saturday Champ Kyle Barry’s Moment of Glory

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2014 Fiesta Sunday Midnight Closing Ceremonial Procession Around Fort Square

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Leaving the altar for the procession around Fort Square

Each year hundreds gather at the altar around 11:30 pm Fiesta Sunday evening, to line up for the ceremonial procession of parading St. Peter around Fort Square before returning him to the St. Peter’s Club window. This procession around Fort Square marks the official end of The Feast Of St. Peter.

Procession Leaving Fort Square, heading to St. Peter’s Club to return St. Peter statue to the Club window

The voices of parade goers screaming the St. Peter Chant “Ma Chi siammo Tutti Mutti”….”Viva San Pedro”  echoes’ throughout the downtown area of Gloucester.

 

 

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Fiesta Sunday Traditional Whites

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Our twins, BJ and Amanda’s first Fiesta Sunday in 1999 with my mother Pat and her father, Joe Ciaramitaro, AKA legendary “Joe Popcorn” of Gloucester, dressed in their first Fiesta Whites!

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Today BJ and Amanda will be walking in the St. Peter’s Fiesta Parade carrying my paternal Grandfathers boat oar “The Benjamin C” with dozens of other carriers honoring the legacy of the Gloucester Fishing Fleet.

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I will be photographing everyone wearing Fiesta Whites along the parade route…smile for the camera!

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Wishing everyone a Buona Fiesta!

 

Sista Crews Oar’Dacious & Xtra”Oar”Dinary Celebrate At The Dock & St. Peter’s Club

 

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2014 Fiesta Friday Jr. Girls Seine Boat Champs Xtra “Oar”Dinary”

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Xtra “Oar” Dinary”  Hitting Pavilion Beach

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Fiesta Friday Senior Women Seine Boat Race Winners “Oar’Dacious”

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Today’s Greasy Pole Walkers Are Ready For The Pole!

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Cam Decoste as St. Peter ready to walk the Pole

Brenda Barry Taormina Shares~ Lil Leonardo Taormina III and his friends ready to walk the pole! Cracking up at Cam Decoste as St Peter!

Maryann Kilman SharesThe Greasy Pole walkers of Friday 2014 before the walk

Maryann Kilman Shares~ My son the chef, GREAT COSTUM GUYS for the greasy pole. Viva !