Category: Good Morning Gloucester

Split Screen…

I got tipped off that the Ernestina Morrissey was at the Railways on Rocky Neck getting some TLC (thank you Liz). While there, I met up with Janet, a loyal FOB and fellow schooner fan. What a joy to be included in tips, greeted warmly at a photo location AND up close and personal with a massive schooner! We love where we live.

Salty’s Bagels in Gloucester, MA

Baked in Gloucester, Salty’s Bagels hand crafts small batches of chewy, crisp-crusted bagels using time-honored techniques and premium ingredients.

POP-UP SCHEDULE

Sunday, August 18, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
23 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA

Sunday, August 25, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
23 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA

HOW TO PRE-ORDER

We have a limited number of pre-order pick up time slots. Please direct message us on Facebook, Instagram or text us at 978-430-5885 and we’ll do the best we can to fill your order.

Gloucester, MA – Salty’s Bagels, started by Amy Whittenburg, is excited to be a part of the local food scene! After a winter spent tinkering with bagel recipes and learning from some talented bakers from Somerville, Portland, ME, and Vermont, Amy has crafted a bagel recipe that local bagel lovers are really enjoying.

In June 2024, Salty’s Bagels joined the Cape Ann Shared Kitchen, kicking off pop-up events every Sunday morning. The community’s response has been encouraging, with many weekends selling out! Customers can pre-order their favorite bagels through Facebook or Instagram Messenger until Thursdays at 5:00 PM.

Salty’s Bagels are made from high-quality ingredients and crafted with care, resulting in a crispy crust and a chewy, open crumb, thanks to a time-honored proofing process that creates a complex and delicious flavor.

“We think our bagels are a nice way to start the day,” says Amy. “It’s been music to our ears to hear how much people are enjoying them.”

At the moment, Salty’s offers plain, sesame, everything, salt, and the popular rosemary salt. We’re working on new options like sourdough, pumpernickel, and gluten-free. Our homemade schmears feature classic plain, scallion, and on occasion jalapeño.

The name:

The name “Salty’s” invites a playful interpretation of what “salty” means to the individual. It might evoke the delightful flavor of sea salt on a freshly baked bagel or hint at a down-to-earth charm.

What Customers Are Saying:

“I made bagels every week until I tasted Salty’s Bagels. Now I am hooked! They are chewy and not too doughy. We love them!” — Naomi from East Gloucester

“Salty’s is the best bagel I have ever had. They are warm and fresh, with a flaky outside and moist inside. I’d love to see them open a full-time shop!” — Maureen, Cape Ann

Contact: Amy Whittenburg, Founder, Salty’s Bagels
Phone: (978) 430-5885
Email: saltysbagels@gmail.com
Website:
Be sure to follow us on social media for updates and to place your pre-orders!

Through the Grapevine…

When I saw the bevy of surfers enjoying the remnants of Ernesto, I couldn’t help but wonder what a group of surfers is called. Is like an animal grouping: a murder of crows etc?

Anyhow, it’s good to note that beach enthusiasts should check to make sure their favorite beach is open before leaving the house. We’ve had a number of closures recently that appear to be storm related. The Gloucester Beaches Facebook page is a good place to start.

Nocturne…

Join us on Gloucester’s Flagship Adventure during the Schooner Festival, lots of opportunities to sail amongst visiting schooners on the fully-restored 122′ National Historic Landmark, built in Essex in 1926.

Thursday, August 29, 5 pm – 7:30 Schooner Challenge Local schooners and early arrivals compete in a friendly evening of skills and obstacles.

Friday, August 30, 2 pm – 4:30 Greet the Fleet We will cruise outside the harbor to salute incoming boats.

Friday, August 30, 5 pm – 7:30 Public Sunset Sail A beautiful time to be on the water.

Saturday, August 31, 8:30 am – 11:00 Heritage Day Sail We will go where the wind takes us early in the day.

Saturday, August 31, Noon – 6pm Free Deck Tours Visit us at the I4C2 docks accessed from the parking lot between the Gloucester House and the Building Center. Check out our tents for merchandise and kid’s activities.

Sunday, September 1, 9:15 am – 5(ish) pm, Parade of Sail & Schooner Race Spend all day aboard as we pass the crowds on the Boulevard and sail out of the harbor to the starting line, and then compete with all the other schooners in an unforgettable maritime spectacle. Breakfast and lunch are included on board.

Tickets are still available, but these events usually sell out. Visit schooneradventure.org and click on Book Now. Boarding for all these sails from Thursday through Sunday will be from the docks at I4C2, accessed from the parking lot between the Gloucester House and the Building Center.

We decided to stop in at Cape Ann Lanes on Gloucester Ave for lunch at Laneside Pub and Brewery. It wasn’t quite nice enough to eat outside, but there is outside seating available. We had some brew and snacks including pizza and an appetizer assortment platter. The place was hopping with families bowling and enjoying the games as well as the grub! When you enter, you are greeting in a friendly manner and service is prompt and efficient. It’s a nice little break if you are seeking such.

The state of veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years and thanks to the availability of more effective medicine, many pets are living longer than they would have years ago. With age however, comes the onset of problems such as arthritis and other forms of pain and inflammation. Conventional pharmaceuticals commonly used to treat pain sometimes have a negative impact on the immune system, GI tract, liver, and kidneys. Additionally, they don’t always work as well as we would like them to – for humans as well as our pets.

CBD is an excellent natural anti-inflammatory which can help your senior pet experience better joint health in their Golden Years. Please stop in for a free consultation for your pet Friday or Saturday 11-4 to speak with a Certified CBD Consultant or call 978-985-4592.

12 Rogers Street- Gloucester

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11-4

978-985-4592

Do You Have A Senior Pet Suffering From Joint Pain? We Can Help!

Here’s a link to by from the Gloucester Apparel Site-

This is for local pickup. If you need it shipped contact me directly and I can arrange shipping for an extra $6

GLOUCESTER – On Wednesday, August 21, the Gloucester Health Department closed Plum Cove, Cressy’s, and Half Moon beaches due to enterococci exceedances.  The department also kept Good Harbor Creek closed following a second day of enterococci exceedances.  The beaches will remain closed until both single test result and/or geomean levels return to normal levels. 

Over 37 marine beaches, 21 from Boston and the North Shore, have closed this week because of enterococci exceedance due in part to the churn created by Hurricane Ernesto’s strong currents in combination with astronomical high tides. 

The Department will test each day and send the test samples to a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved laboratory who will test and report the results to the State and the Gloucester Board of Health.  The beaches will reopen once normal thresholds have been met.

Beach visitors are advised not to swim at these beaches until reopened because of the risk of illness.  Exposure to enterococci can cause urinary tract infections, wound infections, upper respiratory and intra-abdominal illness, and other serious health conditions. Beach goers should respect all posted signage regarding beach closures.

For more information regarding beach closures and test results visit the Massachusetts Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard. 

Click here for information regarding Gloucester Health Department testing of local beaches.