My View of Life on the Dock
From Dave Sag on The Rhumb Line Blues Party
Due to the big turkey day, our blues party will be shifting to Wednesday nite, and as a extra special treat we put together a really hot band featuring Ms. Lisa Marie!! , Forrest Padgett on drumbs, Cliff Spencer on keys, Greg t. on Qatar and myself. But stay away from me: I have a pretty bad cold(cough, cough). Nothing witty this time, just plain, old good music. See ya there!
Tonight @ Cameron’s!
These calendars make excellent gifts for:
Your kids’ teachers
The dog groomer
Your hairdresser
Friends who have moved away
An elderly person
Mail delivery person
Babysitter
Your favorite waitress
Party host(ess)
Newspaper delivery person
Your mother-in-law
Just about anybody!
You can get Cape Ann (shown here), Magnolia, or Good Harbor at PRESENT downtown or order them directly from me.
They’re $15 each, and if you need it mailed to you or somewhere else, shipping costs are pretty low.
Just contact me on the form below and I’ll email you back!
Thanks!!
Happy Tuesday!!
There are a couple of guys that started a restaurant called the Gloucester Depot that sits across the street from the train station. These guys create great dishes and are two of the nicest guys I have met. I have ordered food here MANY times and used the great coupons that they have offered. Not only do they have three fantastic coupons, but they have specials everyday. One of my favorite days is $4.00 Large Sub night on Tuesday Nights. You can actually get a Large steak tip sub with cheese, peppers and onions toasted for only $4.00. Seriously – how can you beat that!! Below is the specials each week:
MONDAY – Small Cheese Pizza – $3.99
TUESDAY – Any Sub – $4.00
WEDNESDAY – 1/2 Off All Pasta Dishes
SATURDAY – Large Cheese Pizza – $4.99
EVERYDAY – 2 Large Cheese ONLY $10.99
This may be the easiest Where Zat? in the history of Sharon’s Contest.
Where Zat? From Thom Falzorano, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Here’s your chance!
For some reason, Joey has become pizza-challenged. Maybe a YouTube tutorial would be helpful!
It passed and I hadn’t even noticed (well til just now).
When I first started the blog I was elated to have 100 hits in a single day.
We’ve come a long way since then. The next milestone that will have a big impact in my mind is 1,000,000.
Unbelievable. We must be doing something right.
Woot!
Here is the entry from Pigeon Cove in Rockport:
OK, needs some work.
A note to kids or adults that wear these things-
back to your regularly scheduled programming
Hmmmm…. Lots of buzz about what GMG’s cooking up for the foodies around town!
Watch this space tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the yummy details!
Remember this nice soup recipe from a few weeks ago? Well, I know it’s not a giant Christmas tree made from lobster pots, but this is pretty exciting to me! I have posted the recipe again for you but scroll down past the recipe to see what I won!
3 bone in chicken breasts with skin, trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fennel, diced
1 cup sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1-15.5 oz can diced tomatoes in sauce
2 bay leaves
5 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup pitted olives of your choice (not brined) drained and cut in half
1-1lb 13 oz can navy or small white beans, rinsed and drained
8 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
Shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Heat the oil in a heavy 7 quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and place them skin side down in hot oil to brown, turning frequently to prevent scorching. Brown the skin and remove breast to a plate.
To the pot, add the fennel, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary and saute until vegetables are translucent, about 5-minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir until flour turns slightly brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, stock, tomato paste and bay leaves and the browned chicken to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a low boil and then reduce the heat to low. Allow the chicken to cook, uncovered but submerged, until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and allow to cool to a workable temperature. Remove skin and bones from breast and cut or pull chicken into bite sized pieces.
Remove bay leaves from pot, add beans and olives and allow broth to thicken and reduce slightly. When broth is thickened, return chicken to the pot, stir and re-season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring soup back to a simmer. Ladle soup into serving bowls and drizzle with one tablespoon prepared basil pesto and top with shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
This is an Emile Henry 7 quart Dutch Oven!
Here is the link to my winning recipe and those of my equally as talented cooking pals Sally and Deborah who came in 2nd and 3rd–check them out!
It has been along “dry spell” since I have won anything in any of the many recipecooking contests that I enter so hopefully, this will start another winning streak! If you make the soup, please let me know what you think and thank you all for your nice comments when I see you out and about.
More recipes to come!
What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
I created this 12 month calendar packaged in a special CD case. There are 3 different themes of my photography- Good Harbor, Cape Ann, and Magnolia and sell for $15 each. The Cape Ann theme has been selling very well!
Come down to PRESENT and check out the calendars and the other unique and fun items! It’s never to early to start shopping! —-Sharon
Need to purchase a Gift Certificate for a Birthday, Anniversary or Christmas Gift? Haven’t had time to get to the mall for a gift and the party is tonight? Is there a blizzard outside, and you do not want to go and find parking at the Causeway just to buy a Gift Certificate? Well…….You have come to the right place. Do you know you can purchase Gift Certificates to all your favorite restaurants from the comfort of your home or office on Udine4less.com. Its as easy as 1 – 2 – 3-4-5:
1. Log On To Udine4less.com
2. Find the restaurant you would like to purchase a gift certificate for
3. Click on the gift certificate logo
4. Enter your Credit Card info
5. Click the Link and Print your Gift Certificate
This is a feature that should make your life less stressful. Just for example, I needed a gift for my kids teachers last christmas, but did not have time to shop before the last day of school before vacation. I went to my computer, bought two gift certificates, printed them on the computer and put them in a card for my kids teachers. The great thing about it is you can buy them for any denomination that you like, with a minimum of 10 dollars. So keep this in mind with the holidays coming – its a great gift, and easy as 1-2-3-4-5.
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We’re gettin’ on track for the holiday season by bringin’ in our favorite chef and dishwasher: Mr. Mike O’Connell. His latest book: “Cooking With Beano” Is number one, nationally, and number two, locally. We eggspect some wild souffles and panting pancakes out of our gravelly genius, so get there early to get a seat.
Pushing him forward into the mix will be Leo Shimataro(sp.?) on drumbs and symbols,and of course, Greg T. on catarrh, and myself. Should be a wild time.
What’s up everyone? This Thursday I have a great band playing at The Topside. The Band, Steppers Heaven, come from Boston and they play an infusion of Blues, R&B, Funk, & Rock. I had them down last month and they were unbelievable! Honestly, if you can only make it down once to check out a band at the place, this is the one to check out. If you were there last time, you know how good they are. 2009 winners of the NEUMA (New England Urban Music Awards) categories Best blues band, Best new single, Best original music, and Best female vocalist. Also, a featured group as part of the Boston Blues Society! I am expecting a great turnout and I’m going to be opening up the back lounge for the night! Be sure to get there early if you can! I will be behind the bar as always, and it’s always easier for me to socialize a bit more before the show. Be sure to try some food/appetizers & cocktails if you haven’t tried them yet. Thanks for the continued support, the night has been a success so far and the music has been incredible, hope to see you there! Thursday night 8-11. I’ll be there after 5:00.
Here is a list of other upcoming shows:
| 11/19/2009 | Steppers Heaven (Blues/R&B/Funk) |
| 12/3/2009 | Steve Brennan (Rock/light rock/Covers) |
| 12/10/2009 | Trish & Gary ( Bluegrass & Contemporary Folk) |
| 12/17/2009 | Julie Dougherty (Cover songs & Jazz) |
| 1/7/2010 | Ric St. Germaine (Electric Acoustic/Guitar & Vocals) |
| 1/14/2010 | Sasquatch (A Gloucester legend…) |
Also check out Topside shows online at:
North Shore Tonight www.northshoretonight.com/topsidegrill
Reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/venue/thetopsidegrill
Thanks,
Doug Silva
Manager
Topside Grill
50 Rogers st.
Gloucester, MA
(978) 281-1399 (restaurant)
(978) 335-1014 (cell)
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From Frank Hawks–
Slingdaddy has its first show at the Rhumbline in Gloucester, this
Friday, Nov 20th. This one could be one for the ages….the stars have
aligned in such a way that members of one of Gloucester’s band’s from the
heyday of such venues as Li’l Earl’s are able to converge and thus there
will be a mini-reunion of “Macduff”. For those of you who remember the
vocals of Rebecca Jackson, the thundering rhythm section of Spanks and Orlando with the twin Marshalls of them Hawks(e)s boys – we will all be there. There will definitely be some “sittin’ in” going on. (Don’t
worry, the twin Marshalls will stay at home).
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Also from Frank Hawks–
For a change of pace, my other project, the Megan McKenzie Band will be
at Elliot’s @ the Blackburn on Saturday, November 21st. Fronted by the
powerful vocals of Megan Downey, and backed by local veterans of the
Gloucester music scene, Megan McKenzie Band performs songs from the 60’s to the present. Remember, this show is from 8:30pm to 11:30pm.
From GMG’s own Mike Lindberg
Don’t miss Exit 11 this coming Saturday Night at Camerons. We don’t get together that often so it’s sure to be a great time. See you there!
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From Michael O’Leary
Sunday, Nov. 22, 5-8pm- Elliott’s at the Blackburn, 2 Main St., Gloucester, MA
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Hey there everyone,
We have noticed there are some people on this event who say they are coming, but have yet to get tickets. If you have confirmed you are coming, please get your tickets now, as they are selling fast!
Remember, $20 buys you free food, full bar, and 2 rocking bands. We can’t guarantee that price could go up at the door of the Franco-American club the night of the event, so get them NOW!
To get your tickets, please contact britannica.band@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to Peter Tentindo. We can definitely find a way to get you tickets. Thanks guys! Looking forward to a great night!
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LoGrasso’s Café Bistro, an amazing Italian-American Eatery. Sound good..? If you’ve eaten here before then you know how special this place really is. If you haven’t then you must give it a try. LoGrasso’s is, and has been, family owned since 1987. Your chef for the evening and every evening is owner and proprietor, Sal LoGrasso himself. His homemade recipes will amaze and entice your taste buds, with secret ingredients only his mother knows, “and maybe his wife” who is also there night after night to welcome you to their bistro. LoGrasso’s serves an array of appetizers, entrees, specials, salads and home made sweets. So today LoGrasso’s is the GMG Deal Of The Day!
This is my ride that at 160,000 miles the piston decided to try to hammer the spark plug out of the engine:
Already have a new license plate on my new ride but I’ll be by to pick up a new bumper sticker. I’m donating it to KarsforKids.org but if you are in need of a part drop me an email. I have friends who have already made claim to the rims, wheels, exhaust system. Anyone need an ash tray, roof rack, trailer hitch, used GMG bumper sticker?
Lauren Carelli writes-
“The restaurant has hosted several bands before, but it was clear that this was the biggest event the tiny bar and grille has seen. It was as if eleven celebrities had shown up to a nightclub, and as the night went on I got the feeling that to everyone at the bar, these contestants were celebrities.”
“Last week my editor Jack asked if I wanted to go take pictures at a local event. Having an interest in photography as well as writing I said sure why not, he told me it was a buffalo wing eating contest and it would be “fun.” I figured it’d be a quick in-and-out shoot with a few people. Well…about 5 hours later I found myself standing in the corner of a restaurant observing pure chaos. I felt as if I was in a reality TV show where a grown man in a pig costume, a female version of chicken little, and three men in ponchos were the stars. By the end of the night I was at a loss of words. I felt like it was a dream, like people could not really be that crazy when it came to buffalo wings. For the first time in four years, I was stumped. “
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