My View of Life on the Dock
LADY JANE POTTER tinkling the keys tonight, COUNT BRONEK SUCHANEK bowing his dopple bass. YOURS TRULY doing my usual vocalizing. COME TO THE FRANKLIN TONITE FOR JAZZ & DIN DIN! You might see a movie star (or two)! 7-10p.
978-283-7888, make a res now.
Franklin Cafe
118 Main St
Gloucester, MA 0193
From the UK Telegraph;
Workers in Taoyuan county tried to re-inflate the duck, the work of Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, after its air pump malfunctioned during Thursday’s earthquake in Taiwan.
But the artwork had suffered too many tears and leaks thanks to high winds, and it collapsed onto the surface of the lake where it had been installed.
Local media reported some Taiwanese were so upset, they called for a 10 second silence to commemorate the duck.
Officials soon came to the rescue however – with the bright idea of moving the 59 foot inflatable onto dry land.
Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported it would take seven to 10 days to completely repair the duck, which cost about $44,000 to make and install, but by Saturday afternoon it was looking plump and healthy on its new land-base.”
A few weeks ago as I waited in line for some cuts of meat from the butcher, during my weekly shop at Joe Pace & Son in Saugus Ma., , I spotted a childhood favorite displayed on top of the deli counter….marinated artichokes! Immediately my brain became flooded with dozens of recipe ideas, and became so excited, that I could feel butterflies in my stomach. I could not wait to get home an crack open that can and start cooking.
Fried Artichokes
Ingredients
1 Can Roman Artichokes with stem
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 cup Sicilian Breadcrumbs (recipe in my cookbook, “Gifts Of Gold”on page 201)
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
La Spagnola Oil (for frying)
4 paper towels
Step-by-Step
1 In pie plate,combine flour salt and pepper; mix well; reserve
2 Whisk eggs and milk together in separate pie plate; reserve
3 Stack 3 paper towels on flat work surface; arrange each artichoke on top; absorb excess oil with remaining paper towel
4 Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise
5 Carefully coat all sides of each artichoke half, generously with seasoned flour mixture
6 Immediately dip and coat all sides with egg wash
7 Generously coat flour and egg washed artichoke pieces with Sicilian Breadcrumbs
8 Heat 4 cups La Spagnola Oil in large frying pa; using kitchen tongs and working in small batches, carefully arrange 3-4 artichoke pieces into hot oil
9 Fry 2-3 minute, turn pieces; cook 2-3 minutes or until all sides are golden in color
10 Cool and drain excess oil on cookie rack lined cookie sheet; serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce
A special Note from Sista~
I have received a few new Sista Felicia recipe photos sent in from GMG FOB Cooks this week… keep them coming … I will be posting them once per week…they are looking great !
Of all the seasons, autumn offers the most to man and requires the least of him. ~Hal Borland
Playing on a neutral field at Reading High School, the Manchester Essex Hornets took on the Ipswich Tigers in MIAA State Field Hockey Tournament Semi-Finals. In a hard fought first half the Tigers broke through first for a 1-0 lead but before halftime the Hornets were able to score the equalizer. In the second half both teams continued playing great defense and getting/allowing few scoring opportunities. The Hornets held a decided edge in penalty corners but had a tough time converting for scores. Manchester Essex did get a few more chances and managed to make one count for the 2-1 lead. The Hornets worked hard to preserve the win despite a strong finishing Ipswich attack. The Hornets move on to the finals of the State Tournament where they will face the perennial powerhouse Watertown. Game will be played at North Andover High School Saturday November 9th at 11:00.
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Dave says,
Seems like forever since we had Chris Brown to kick around, so I’m psyched that he’s returning to our stage this week. With all that tooth-picking guitar, flawless harp and vocals, what could go wrong?? He’s the top of the heap in my book; yours too, even if you have only seen him once. Burgomeister of the blues, he’ll have you feeling like someone put Metrecal® in your shoes. You’ll be flying around the room like Peter Pan on steroids. Not only that, but Mr. Ephraim Lowell, Percival’s grandson and former ROB drummer, will be on hand egging us toward paroxysm. NEW WINTER HOURS: 8 to 11. And thank you for your continued support!
http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat/CHRIS_WEBSITE/Home.html
The Rhumb Line
40 Railroad Avenue,
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 283-9732
Look what just got added to Friday Night’s Yard Sale: A Yamaha VR6000 amp with dual speakers. It’s got a super clean sound and is MINT condition!
There are a few things you need to know about this sale.
1) There is going to be a TON of stuff! Including antiques, furniture, collectibles, household items & more. What started out as a few people setting up, has grown to about 10 people setting up!
2) This is a night time sale. It starts promptly at 5 pm and will be going until 9pm.
3) This is in the gym at the Magnolia Library & Community Center at 1 Lexington Ave in Magnolia MA. Magnolia is a village in Gloucester MA, so your GPS may not identify it as Magnolia.
4) No early birds. The doors will not open to the public until 5pm sharp.
In 1972 brothers Gus and Frank Sclafani, made their way from Sicily to America settling here in Gloucester. As young adults, and new to this country they set out together to live the American dream finding employment on the working waterfront at my paternal grandfathers Warf, Capt. Joey & Sons. While the brothers, worked off loading fish from day boats at the dock, their mother worked nearby on the assembly line at Capt. Joe & Sons, cleaning and packing fresh fish. In 1980 Frank and Gus’s father purchased the store front on the corner of Washington Street and Gould Court, from my maternal grandfather “Joseph Ciaramitaro, AKA Joe Popcorn,” and opened the doors of Sclafani’s Bakery. Two years latter Frank and Gus left their jobs on the dock behind, and took over their fathers’ bread business. Today they continue to work sisde by side daily making their families famous Italian bread recipe at that same location. Over the years in our Sicilian community, their store has become one of two remaining local go to places to shop for Italian pantry staple items. They have a fantastic assortment of Italian specialty ingredients: imported cheeses, dried pasta, Italian cookies, and olive oils, are just a few examples of items one can find among their famous Italian bread and fresh breadcrumbs. I personally shop there several times a week, and enjoy chatting with Gus and Frank about cooking Sicilian foods. While I was writing my cookbook, Frank, Gus and I had several conversations, about different Italian ingredients that were hard to find. One day I ask Gus if he could add Vanilla Baking Powder to their stock list, and he agreed to look into it for me. The very next week, Gus proudly showed me the new display of Vanilla Baking Powder adjacent to the cash register. So now when your making one of my recipes from my newly released cookbook ” Gifts of Gold In A Sicilian Kitchen with Sista Felicia, Harvest” you know where to go to purchase it. Don’t forget to tell Gus and Frank Sista Felicia sent you in!
The “snow truck.” Not real snow, but what you see on the sidewalks is real snow. I understand they’re going to just let it melt. We know what that’s all about!
Actor Richard Jenkins on the set of Olive Kitteridge.
Photo by Barbara Luster
No words – just a picture worth 1,000 words.
E.J. Lefavour
Sunsets in Gloucester and Essex.
Nick Consone, Alexandra Valenti will be sitting in for Randy Black, Andy Pratt, Bradley Royds, TMax, Sean Coleman and Annette Dion. Twenty minute time slots…
Alexandra Valenti
This is always a great time with so many artists bringing something new and different to the show. Plus the menu offers something for everyone…
Sunday Dinner doesn’t always have to be a meal of Pasta cu Sugu and Meatballs. On busy weekends I usually change it up with a pasta dish from my repertoire of fast and easy recipes that can be put together in minutes, not hours. This past weekend per my daughter Amanda’s’ request I prepared her all time favorite, Pasta with Chicken Broccoli and Creamy Cheese Sauce. I too love the creamy sauce and the flavors of the chicken and broccoli but truthfully what I love most about it is the fact that is super simple to make. This recipe makes it’s way on to my table at least once a week at my house. It’s the perfect recipe when you don’t have a lot of time and your family is starving! While the pasta is cooking the sauce is prepared and before you know it a delicious meal is on the table in less then 30 minutes.
Pasta with Chicken Broccoli and Creamy Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
8 chicken tenders
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups broccoli; cut in bite-size pieces
1 pound dried pasta
4 tablespoons salted butter
2 large garlic clothes thinly sliced
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Fontina cheese cut into pieces
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Step-by-Step
1 Season chicken tenders with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons olive; Cook thoroughly on grill pan, grill, or Panini press; reserve
2 Steam broccoli; reserve
3 Bring large pot of water to a rolling boil; add 1 tablespoon kosher salt return to rolling boil; add pasta cook Al Dente
4 Melt butter in large frying pan over high heat; add sliced garlic sauté one minute; add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, fontina cheese, mascarpone cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; stir continuously until sauce thickens in all cheeses are melted
5 Cut reserved chicken into bite size pieces; add chicken and steamed broccoli to cream sauce; season with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper; mix well; reserve
6 Strain pasta in large colander; return pasta to pan; add cream sauce; mix well; serve immediately
Home of Corona?
Very exciting and fun to be there to watch Mayor Kirk’s expression as each call came in from the polling stations.
E.J. Lefavour
Good Morning Gloucester 