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It was a great Mug Up this morning at R. Duck’s house in Rockport.  Food was plentiful as you can see from the photos, and R and Paul were in great form.  Check out the amazing smoked fish platter Fred Bodin brought, and there was a delicious apple cobbler that Greg Bover made, a bunch of other goodies that I don’t know who made or brought, and of course my now famous deviled eggs.  Most of the crew was there, although we missed regulars, Joey and Paul Frontiero, and it was great to see everyone.  Marty Luster, Kim Smith, Donna Ardizzoni and Shew were also shooting, so I’ll limit my shots to the food and let them show the rest.  Thanks Paul and Sue for hosting such an enjoyable Mug Up in your lovely home.

While there, Donna said she wanted my deviled egg recipe.  Since I don’t measure anything or use the same ingredients every time, a recipe is difficult, but here’s what I more or less do:

Hardboil a dozen eggs.  Peel, cut in half and remove the yolks to a bowl and mash.  To your bowl of mashed egg yolks, add about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise (your preference, I use Market Basket brand), a tablespoon or so of spicey brown mustard and a couple tablespoons of horseradish sauce (sometimes I substitute creamy ceasar dressing), fresh ground pepper, dill, a dash of salt and 3 dollops of Louisiana hot sauce.  Mix up well, taste and adjust for your preference of devilishness.  Fill eggs.  I like to have a portion of finely chopped cooked bacon or Canadian bacon on hand for people to sprinkle on top if they like.

Deviled eggs are a great Thanksgiving appetizer, so whether you try my recipe or use your own, make deviled eggs for Thanksgiving and make people happy – everyone loves them (unless they are egg intolerant or vegan or just don’t like eggs).

E.J. Lefavour

Barry Willdorf asks-

Hey Joey,
I saw your webcam of the surf at Good Harbor beach. I believe I was one of the first people to board surf there … 1963. Do you know of anyone who surfed there before then?
Barry

GHS 35 vs SHS Zip, Zero, Nothing!

Congratulations to the GHS football Team, hard work and determination pays off!

Where:   The Roller Palace – 130 Sohier Rd – Beverly, MA

Conveniently located off Exit 19 on Route 128

When:   Saturday, November 5, 2011

Times: Day Event: 4 PM – 6 PM

Evening Event: 7 PM – 12 AM

Evening tickets are NOW $25.

• Day tickets are NOW $10.00 for 18+ & $8.00 for under 18.
• UNDER 18 AND $15.00 18+

*  Plenty of good ol’ fashioned roller skating fun under a fabulous disco ball-lit rink

*  Great socializing and networking opportunity!!

Please note that you must be 18 years of age or older to attend (with the exception of volunteers, entertainment, and personal VIP guests of the Director).  Thank you.

Vickie writes-

Joey
I thought maybe you would like to post this photo, it’s why we live here

Check out Vickie and Peter Van Ness’ www.gimmesound.com

 

That the Pigeon Cove Circle, a Gloucester female benevolent society incorporated in 1840, is the oldest continuous women’s organization on Cape Ann, and that their annual Christmas in the Cove Fair has been going on for over 140 years?  The group had previously operated out of the Pigeon Cove Chapel, which they had built and were the primary financial supporters of until their expulsion by the Church in 1967 “in order that we may be obedient to the scriptural teachings on the purpose of the church.”   The Circle had always given the money they earned to projects that interested them, including, but not exclusively, the church.  Their gifts, often given anonymously, include fuel assistance, food and clothing for the needy as well as a scholarship fund.  The church executive board desired that all the money the Circle earned be turned over to them to use in whatever way they saw fit to spend it. 

In 1984, after many years without a permanent home, the Pigeon Cove Circle built their Center at 6 Breakwater Ave.  The land was purchased from Rockport after it had been taken for taxes, with a mortgage given by Edith Dean (Circle member and president of the Cape Ann Tool Company).  It is a nice, well lit community space on the corner of Breakwater Ave. and Green Street at Pigeon Cove Harbor with a full kitchen, two bathrooms and a large function room, as well as a parking lot.  The space is available to rent for functions.

Their Christmas in the Cove Fair will be held this year on Saturday, December 3^rd from 9:00am – 1:00pm, with lunch at 11:30.  Also, if you are an artist or crafter with things to sell for the holidays, there are still tables available.  I’ll be there, so come by for the Fair or join me as an exhibitor.  Contact Linda Wright at 978-546-6698, if you’d like to rent a table ($40).

E.J. Lefavour

Author David Simmons writes-

There’s a new Gloucester murder mystery written by a Gloucester resident. The Sum of Her Parts takes place in Annisquam, where body parts from a missing woman surface piece by piece and compel a bone surgeon to search for her corpse, the killer, and his freedom. Of course, it’s fictitious, but just in case I changed the names to protect the innocent. The book is available locally (The Bookstore of Gloucester, Dog Town Bookshop, and Toad Hall Bookstore) as well as online.

Thanks, David

Lorraine Miller The creator of MacKid Hamilton writes-

Hi Joey,
I’m still at it, nearly a year after I started publishing MacKid Hamilton.  The official anniversary date is Nov. 4th.  We’ve grown…500+ subscribers and we’re finally on FB and twitter.  But we haven’t grown enough to be viable (yet, I continue for some reason!).  I think you know that even though I can’t keep up with everything "Cape Ann", I do my best to promote all the great things that are happening there (and elsewhere in the area).  So I am emailing to ask (okay, beg!) you to say nice things about MacKid Hamilton and our 1st birthday in an upcoming issue.  And if you could ask parents to subscribe, that would be great!!!
Thank you!  And congratulations on winning one of the People’s Choice awards recently for the most valuable blogger!

Congratulations Lorraine!  If you would like to subscribe to MacKid Hamilton you can do so on Lorraine’s site here

I am doing a talk on African Safari Photography at Hunt’s Photo & Video this Saturday, November 5^th from 9:15 to 11 am during their 35^th Annual Show (3 day event) titled:  Safari To Fine Arts:  A Morning with Judith Monteferrante – Sponsored by Moab.  Link is:

http://wbhunt.com/seminars

or call 1-800-221-1830

"Safari to Fine Arts: A Morning with Judith Monteferrante " Sponsored by Moab
Spend the morning with acclaimed photographer Judith Monteferrante. Her work can be seen at numerous galleries and in many publications across the country. She will share her experiences as a photographer including her most recent trips toAfrica. Judith’s unique style of shooting and printing breathes new life into an already exciting topic. This seminar will prove to be an inspirational way to start your day.