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Passing of Anthony (Bompo) Parisi

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

  I read with sadness the passing of Tony in the times today.  He was a classmate of ours and the last time

I saw him was at our class 80th birthday party at the Gloucester House this summer.  I had a long talk with him

about our past association.  He played football with us early in our high school years.  He always lived on Poplar  St.

near The DPW Property.  I never knew his success in the fishing industry owning several draggers, Captain,

First Mate, and engineer.   He was also the Past President of the Gloucester Marine Railways.

  I will personally miss our classmate and friend.

Bob Quinn

Lentil Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Lentil Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

2 cups dried lentils

1 medium red bell pepper

1 large fennel bulb

1 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley

Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients

juice of one large lemon

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 large garlic cloves finely minced

Step-by-Step

1 combine all vinaigrette ingredients in mixing bowl; whisk together; reserve

2 place lentils and large sauce pan; cover with 2 inches water above lentils; bring to rolling boil; cover; lower heat; simmer 15 minutes; strain in colander; reserve

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3  cut peppers into 1/4 -1/2 inch pieces; reserve in serving bowl

4 thinly slice red onion and fennel; add to serving bowl

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5  add reserved lentils; toss; add garlic; pour reserved vinaigrette over-the-top; mix; refrigerate 1 hour;  top with  freshly chopped parsley just before serving

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Note~ Will keep refrigerated in airtight container 5 days

Haystacks

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Haystacks are common wherever hay is grown. The purpose is to to let the hay dry in open air, and not become moist and rot. These haystacks were photographed by Gloucester's Charles E. Dennison. I think he was inspired by Monet's famous Haystacks series of oil paintings. From what I know of Dennison, the photo was taken in the North Shore area. He was also a painter. By chance, I was browsing Main Street Arts and Antiques on Main Street. There on the wall was a painting of haystacks by Charles E. Dennison! It was based on this photo. I bought it for a few million dollars less than a Monet. There are still haystacks along Route 133 between Essex and Ipswich. Get some shots while you can.
Haystacks are common wherever hay is grown. The purpose is to to let the hay dry in open air, and not become moist and rot. These haystacks were photographed by Gloucester’s Charles E. Dennison. I think he was inspired by Monet’s famous Haystacks series of oil paintings. From what I know of Dennison, the photo was taken in the North Shore area. He was also a painter. By chance, I was browsing Main Street Arts and Antiques on Main Street. There on the wall was a painting of haystacks by Charles E. Dennison! It was based on this photo. I bought it for a few million dollars less than a Monet. There are still haystacks along Route 133 between Essex and Ipswich. Get some shots while you can.

Monday Forecast Jan 20th

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Small Craft Advisory
Mariners / Fishermen
Mon: W winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Mon Night: NW winds 15 to 20 kt…diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Gloucester Get Ready For The Polar Vortex Part II…
Plenty Of Energetic Disturbance’s Through Out The Week .. Now Casting Event.. More On Detailed Weather
Forecast ….

Get Outta Town!

Posted on by God's Morning

hawk mobbed by crows

Whenever I hear a ruckus of crows, I always look for a hawk.  This hawk looked uneasy while being harassed by three crows as he perched in this tree.  He finally had enough and flew off, with them in close pursuit.  Afterwards, two of the crows were heard boasting about how bad they were to run that no good hawk outta town.

E.J. Lefavour

“I play better when the crowd likes it” ~ Johnny Winter. Listen to the interview now!

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

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Earlier this afternoon I interviewed Johnny Winter and Paul Nelson, who is Jonny’s manager, producer of his latest album, “Roots” (which I highly recommend) along with his upcoming album “Step Back”, due out in April — and he plays guitar in Johnny’s band.

Johnny and Paul talk about their influences, the Blues, sound, performing, recording …  Johnny even tells us how he practiced screaming when he was young.  Plus they give us a feel for just how hot this upcoming show on Jan 31 will be.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions in yesterday’s post.  Johnny answered questions by Ricardo Fernandez and Tom Hauck in this interview.  Listen below:

There are still a few tickets left to see the great Johnny Winter at Beverly’s Larcom Theatre on Friday, Jan 31.  This show will sell out, so if you want to go, get tickets here.

Grilled Cumin Pork Chops

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Are you looking for a new healthy recipe to serve for Sunday Dinner?…This is it! … Easy delicious, and always a crowd pleaser!

Grilled Cumin Pork Chops

Ingredients

1 gallon size Ziploc bag

6 pork chops with bone; 3/4 to 1 inch thick

1 1/2 tablespoons ground Cumin

10 garlic cloves

3/4 cup red wine vinegar

3/4 cup Olive oil

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Step-by-Step

1 place pork chops in Ziploc bag

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2 combine garlic cloves and ground cumin in bowl of mini Cuisinart processor fitted with metal blade; add vinegar, olive oil and water; process one minute or until marinade comes together

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3 pour marinade over pork chops; add salt and pepper; sealed bag; Shake bag to evenly distributed marinade throughout plastic bag; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour at room temperature or and up to 24  hours refrigerated

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4 place pork chops on lightly oiled preheated grill; grill 3-5 minutes per side; pork should be slightly firm to the touch when cooked properly and internal temperature away from bone reads 145 degrees; remove pork chops from grill; arrange chops on serving platter; tightly wrap with aluminum foil;  rest 5-8 minutes before serving 

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Another healthy recipe packed with flavor !

 

Farewell Good Friend

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Last Monday, January 13th, we lost a good friend, Chip Norton. I rowed with Chip for 3 or 4 years, and he was a good friend of the gallery, as well as Good Morning Gloucester. My heart goes out to his family. Services are to be held on Monday, January 20, at the First Congregational Church of Rockport at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Flowers may be sent to the church prior to the service. The photo is of Chip at one of the last July 4th Lanesville Parades. He was a great guy.
Last Monday, January 13th, we lost a good friend, Chip Norton. I rowed with Chip for 3 or 4 years, and he was a good friend of the gallery, as well as Good Morning Gloucester. My heart goes out to his family. Services are to be held on Monday, January 20, at the First Congregational Church of Rockport at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Flowers may be sent to the church prior to the service. The photo is of Chip at one of the last July 4th Lanesville Parades. He was a great guy.

Here’s Chip back in 2009 in the oar shed at Maritime Gloucester-

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Gloucester Rotary – Polar Plunge Feb 1, 2014

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

On February 1, 2014 I’ll be joined by hundreds of other Rotarians from District #7930 at the Cape Ann Motor Inn (Beautiful rooms available at reasonable rates! – ask Brad!) to jump in the frigid Atlantic off Long Beach to help eradicate Polio worldwide.  India was just officially declared “Polio free” a couple days ago, we just have 3 countries remaining!

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Polio cases have declined rapidly since 1985, but the fight isn’t over. Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease, and for as little as $0.60, a child can be protected against the virus for life. If we don’t finish the fight right now, more than 10 million children under the age of five could be paralyzed by polio in the next 40 years.

No amount is too small – hoping the “GMG Universe” will help me reach my personal goal of $5000! 


Link here:  www.fundraise.com/the-rotary-foundation-of-rotary-international/rick-doucettes-fundraising-page

Sunday Morning Forecast

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Good Morning Gloucester here’s you’re Sunday Forecast … For boaters as well , and gale watch is up for Sunday with small craft advisory already in affect .. SW Winds 15-20 knots gusts to possibly 30knots seas 4-7 Ft…

Who Wouldn’t Like A Banana Split Sundae For Breakfast ?

Posted on by Sista Felicia

Why

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Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and more often than not, we either skip it or load up with boring quick carbs like bagels, donuts, muffins, or frozen waffles.  Shouldn’t the most important meal of the day get a little more attention that?  Let’s change it up with Banana Split Sundae Parfaits that will nourish your body and keep you energized until lunch time. Why can’t breakfast food be healthy fun and delicious?

Banana Split Sundae Breakfast Parfait

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

1/2 banana; cut into bite size pieces

2 large strawberries; cut into bite size pieces

2 teaspoons crushed pineapple in natural juices

2 teaspoon granola

1 teaspoon toasted coconut

5 dark chocolate morsels

1 teaspoon thinly sliced almonds

1 mascherino cherry

1 tablespoon local honey

Step-by-Step

1  mix banana and strawberries pieces together; reserve mix

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2  fix ¼ cup yogurt in bottom of sundae glass, top with 1-2 tablespoons mixed fruit and 1 teaspoon crushed pineapple; sprinkle 1 teaspoon granola, ½ teaspoon toasted coconut, ½ teaspoon sliced almonds

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3  repeat step 2

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4  arrange dark chocolate morsels; top with cherry and drizzle honey over entire top

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Julie Dougherty & Woody Woodward join Dan King’s Afternoon show at The Rhumb Line today. 6-8

Posted on by Joanne

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juliephoto by Louise

http://www.juliedougherty.net/Music/Music.html

THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
40 Railroad Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

phone: 978-283-9732

Friends of Randy Burns Raffle

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Friends of Randy Burns Raffle
to be held at Cruiseport
Thursday, February 13, 2014
@6:30 pm
    1st Prize        $10,000
   2nd Prize        $2,000 
   3rd Prize        $1,000
4th-7th Prizes      $500
Ticket Price:        $100
hor d’ouvres/Cash Bar
Music by
Generation Gap

For tickets contact any of the following:
Carla Benjamin, Skip Bertolino, Fran Gibbs, Bill Goodwin, Jackie Harwood, Joe Lucido Jr, Dean Murray,  Palazola’s Sporting Goods, Anthony Saputo,
Heidi Schuster, Jim Tebo,  Peter Vadala,