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Dog Bar Men’s Night Free Appetizer!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joe – How about a free appetizer for anyone who shows a receipt from a downtown merchant (a newspaper from the Bookstore doesn’t count). Ned Nugent will be playing at 9. Dawn and Joe Show at the Bar.

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It’s Official! Thank you GMG voters for helping me win $2500.00!

Posted on by laurielufkin

I just got the official announcement from Pillsbury that my Tuscan Splendor Spinach Braid is the winner of the November Bake-Off Challenge.

Thank you all so much that voted–your support means the world to me!

Gloucester Superbowl Slide Show From Thom Falzorano

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Forwarding this from the road!

Great Work Thom!

Click the link below to see the slide show

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomfalzarano/sets/72157622823926063/show/

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com

We Have Another Squad Confirmed For Bra and Panties Dodgeball

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Last night we got confirmation of yet another team for bra and panties dodgeball coming this winter.  The captain of this team is a real competitor too.  So far that makes 5 confirmed squads.

I’d like to have a total of at least 10 teams to fill out the brackets.

Gloucester wins Superbowl

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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From Thom Falzorano-

Congrats to the Coaches and Players on a great game tonight at Rain, Snowy Gillette Stadium.   In support of the Team the Band and Cheerleaders braved the elements in support of the team.   A quote from Coach Tom Walsh ” only 36 week until camp”    Pictures coming later today!

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com

We are Family!!!

Posted on by Sharon

There are so many good people here on Cape Ann. A big happy family!

To add to Ed’s thank you’s for the help on the Lobster Tree, I’ll add mine to Laurie Lufkin and her crew of people from Essex and Gloucester who made the GMG Cookie Contest a great success. She worked tenaciously to gather the prizes, choose the judges, prepare the score sheets and run the whole show. And SMILING through it all! Thanks also go out to all the prize donors including those that I was able to get – Friendly’s Restaurant and Cape Ann Lanes. A huge thank to Jim Montanginio and  his daughter Marcy for donating the space at Brown’s Mall. All good eggs!

And from all of us at PRESENT -a big thank to the Common Crow for the yummy cheese platter on Ladies’ Night.

More huge thank you’s go out to everyone who works at PRESENT. Without the invitation from Amanda to join the artisans this year, I would have never been able to create (and sell) the calendars that have become a huge hit. I’ve been crazy working two jobs, but it’s all been worth it as I’ve met so many creative people who are as whacko as me! 🙂

Live from Culina Cafe

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’m here to pick up dinner as the Mrs has nada for me at homestead. Grabbing a steak bomb.

News from Culina Cafe is they are now offering delivery Thur- Fri-Sat from 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Also they offer free wifi which I happen to be using right now as I wait for my grub.

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com

HOLIDAY MERRIMENT & SHOPPING IN ESSEX ON SATURDAY

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COME TO ESSEX THIS SATURDAY FOR A GREAT DAY OF LOCAL SHOPPING ALL OVER TOWN!

Shop locally during Essex’s 1st Holiday Shopping Day. Dozens of participating businesses will be offering everything from free food and drink, discounts and sales to complimentary gift wrapping. There will be raffle prizes and silent auction items to bid on, storytelling and caroling.

Click here for more information:

http://www.visitessexma.com/essex_ma_pg/holiday2009.html

Please be sure to visit me selling my “I’d Rather Be Down River” Essex gear at the Silly Goose Toy Store at 166 Main Street all day on Saturday!  We will have cookies……………….lots of cookies……and NO!  they are not leftovers from last night’s contest!

More details on that later……………

And now….for the prizes….TIME TO PREHEAT THE OVEN AND BAKE THOSE COOKIES!

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Here are the prize baskets with what I have gathered so far.  There will be multiple additions to each basket by the time I get to Brown’s Mall this afternoon.   Cookie Drop Off begins at 4:30!

YOUTH AND FAMILY ENTRY WINNING PRIZE

*NOTE THE ADDITION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SESAME STREET BOOK WITH DVD

THIRD PLACE:

SECOND PLACE:

FIRST PLACE!

It was nearly impossible to photograph all of the items in each basket but here is a partial list.  This list does not include the donations I am adding this afternoon on my way and once I get to Gloucester…………if you are still on the fence—JUMP INTO THE CONTEST and start baking!

3rd place

5 lb flour
Knockabout gin
Baking soda
Ghirardelli cocoa
Snowball candle
Seahorse hat
Cookbooks: Cooking for two, Betty Crocker Slow Cooker, Party Drinks, Cooking with Wine,
50 Ways to Celebrate your Best Life Card Deck
Snowman Tealight holder
Essex Marina Tee Shirt
Dr. Lisa Murray mug, toothbrush and more
And more……………………….

2nd place

Silicone muffin/cupcake pan
Cool notepad
Cookbooks:  500 Cookies, bars and Squares, Paula Deen’s Recipe Journal, Cooking with Beer, Pampered Chef Salad Recipe Cards
Oneida Candle holder and candles
Cheese board and implements
Wine stopper candles
5 lb flour, 5 lb sugar, baking soda
Mini note pads
Leaf pancake molds
Essex “I’d Rather Be Down River” shirt
Cape Ann By The Sea from Captain Stan & Daisy Nell
Mini note cards
Tropical Drink Deck
Butterscotch baking chips
And more!

1st place

5 lb flour, 5 lb sugar, baking soda,
Designer placements
Ceramic candy making bowls
Betty Crocker Cookbook, the Localvore cookbook, The joy of vegan baking,  Katie Lee Joel cookbook,
Beauport Vodka
Candy
Easy scrapbook kit
Mini journals
5 uncirculated State quareter set
One Yard Wonders sewing project book
Love Hotels book
Pretty Pantry Gifts Pack
Sweetened dried cranberries
Gift Certificate for a Heritage Swatch book
And more!

And now….for our esteemed panel of holiday cookie judges….may I present:

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Hope you are preheating the oven!

Bridget Collins

Bridget Collins is currently employed as the District Chef and Nutritional Coordinator for the Medford Public School System. She is a graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and has honed her culinary skills at several catering companies over the past many years. Bridget has also taught non-professional cooking classes, and has been employed as Executive Pastry Chef for such companies as The Country Club in Brookline, MA, the Davio’s Restaurant Group and the Executive Corporate Dining facility at Fidelity Investments. Most recently, Bridget earned her degree as a Certified Whole Health Educator and Nutritional Counselor from the National Institute for Whole Health.  Bridget will be bringing her many years of experience and impressive culinary background to the judging table to help select the best Holiday Cookie

Jannine Fisk:

Jannine Fisk is a credit manager by day and passionate home cook by night. She began baking at a very young age and has won several recipe and cooking contests. Over the past ten years, she has won nearly 200 blue ribbons from the cooking contests at the Topsfield Fair, for her many creations ranging from breads, brownies and pies to cookies, cakes and cheesecakes. Jannine was also awarded “Best of Show” for the fourth straight year at this year’s Cooking With Honey contests, sponsored by the Essex County Beekeeper’s Association. She has won prizes in several National recipe contests and most recently has been selected as one of 100 finalists who will compete in the 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in Orlando, FL in April. Jannine will be bringing her discriminating palate and years of baking experience to the judging table to help select Gloucester’s most delicious holiday cookies

John Savastano:

John Savastano is the owner operator of Cucina Savastano Catering of North Andover MA. John is an accomplished trained chef, with an extensive background based in Italian cusine. John began his culinary career in San Diego at Troys Two, as a chef catering to everyone from athletes to the elite at the San Diego Sports Arena . He is familiar with many types of cuisine, having been employed by many local establishments over the years. John has been a food judge for the past several years at the Topsfield Fair and plans to lend the same amount of experience and expertise to judging the Good Morning Gloucster Holiday Cookie Contest.

Julie LaFontaine:

Julie LaFontaine has more than 20 years of food service experience. She has worked as a personal chef; she has managed restaurants; and, she has cooked for crowds of more than 600 at a New England convention/retreat center. Currently she is the director of The Open Door which provides free meals and hospitality to those in need.

and last but not least, Bob Hastings, Executive Director of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce!

Hope we see you tonight!

Holiday Reception in Honor of State Senator Bruce Tarr

Posted on by Sharon

Greetings Music Fans,

Garfish is proud to announce, we will be performing at the Special Holiday Reception in Honor of State Senator Bruce Tarr, Friday December 4th from 6:30 to 11:00pm at the Gloucester House Restaurant located on Rogers St. Gloucester.

Dancing and entertainment, special guests, along with assorted buffet, cash bar, door prizes and silent auction will be held. Suggested donation: $50.00 per person. Tickets may be reserved by calling Karen @ 978-281-5371.

For more information on upcoming events visit: www.myspace.com/garfishband or www.garfish.net

Happy Holidays………Gar

And this is the youth/family entry prize for the Cookie Contest tomorrow!……..

Posted on by laurielufkin

More pictures when I assemble the rest of the prizes!  Will also post the names and bios of the judges later today.  I hope you will come down, bring your best cookies (with the recipe) $5.00 and two non-perishable food items for The Open Door and enter your cookies to prove they are the best around!

This basket is chock full of baking supplies, three cookbooks, cookie cutters, and much much more.

In addition, there will be bowling and family dinner gift certificates added!

Hope to see you tomorrow night!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND MERRIMENT THIS SATURDAY IN ESSEX!

Posted on by laurielufkin

COME TO ESSEX THIS SATURDAY FOR A GREAT DAY OF LOCAL SHOPPING ALL OVER TOWN!

Shop locally during Essex’s 1st Holiday Shopping Day. Dozens of participating businesses will be offering everything from free food and drink, discounts and sales to complimentary gift wrapping. There will be raffle prizes and silent auction items to bid on, storytelling and caroling.

Click here for more information:

http://www.visitessexma.com/essex_ma_pg/holiday2009.html

Please be sure to visit me selling my “I’d Rather Be Down River” Essex gear at the Silly Goose Toy Store at 166 Main Street all day on Saturday!  We will have cookies……………….lots of cookies…………..