Good Morning Gloucester

Another favorite activity for land-locked visitors is to view our sunrises and sunsets across the water. Here are some from East Gloucester as we watched the sun set over the harbor.

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GMG Chris picked up lunch yesterday at Jamie’s Roast Beef in Peabody, next to Treadwells near our old High School, Bishop Fenwick.

I can’t take credit for this. I saw it on Insta-

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Last night’s dinner from @jamiesroastbeef after spending a small fortune on food at BJs. This super 4 way was packed with flavor from not only the well seasoned beef but from their delicious beer battered onion rings and garlic aioli instead of mayo. There might not be a better way to eat a beef.

I believe someone from North Shore Beef referred to it as “The Gangbang”

Address: 44 Margin St, Peabody, MA 01960

THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 14th, COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR, FROM CAROLINA WINES

WHAT: Join us this Saturday, August 14th for a special complimentary wine tasting with wine and food specialist Anthony Sciarappa.  Anthony will be pouring wines from Carolina’s Connoisseur Portfolio, representing: Sonoma CA, Languedoc-Roussillon, Fr., Italy-Piedmont, Washington St., Oregon… the occasion to taste juicy, fresh summer wines …6 expressive bottles that may be new to your palette.  As always, the tasting is elevated using our imported Riedel stemware.  

WHY:  The opportunity to introduce tasters to wines with wide-ranging qualities…prized grape varietals from ascending and classic wine regions,… the perfect occasion to experience summer-centric wines that pair beautifully with all manner of outdoor cooking.

WHO: For this tasting wine specialist, food specialist and chef Anthony Sciarappa together with Savor’s Kathleen Morgan, have selected wines of innovative vintners for sultry summer outdoor dining…fresh, lighter wines perfect for August.  

WHEN: This Saturday, August 14th, from 2p to 4pm at Savor

HOW: Saturday tastings are complimentary, as is parking behind the store with rear entrance.

Saturday’s Pourings include

Neyers Sonoma County, Carneros – Chardonnay
From the coolest region of Carneros, unoaked, crisp, citrusy, and dry, reminiscent of fine Chablis. Great food wine.  Pairs well with oysters and cherrystone clams on the half shell.

   Domaine de Fontaine Gris de Gris Rose
From Kermit Lynch, Corbières, France, 90% Grenache Gris, 5% Carignan, 5% Mouvèdre, full-bodies and lush, brimming with strawberry summer fruit, but dry and crisp.  Pairs well with shrimp cocktail and salad Niçoise.

                                       Cantine Valpane Pietra Rosso Barbera
Piedmont, Italy, 85% Barbera, 15% Fresia, all natural with indigenous yeast, unfiltered, fermented in concrete tanks with no oak, bright fruit, clean, summer red. Pairs well with
Spaghetti Marinara.

 Colene Clemens Dopp Creek Pinot Noir

From a small family-owned winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, “clean, balanced, and well-structured, with a core of bright raspberry and boysenberry fruit, and a round mouthfeel.”  Pairs well with grilled Salmon, Artic Char, and mushroom tart.

                                        Hedges CMS Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington State, 76% Cabernet, 16% Syrah, 8% Merlot, barrel-aged in neutral French and American oak, “Cassis, black-pepper, fig, and cinnamon bark,” will age 5-10 years but drinking exquisitely now.  Pairs well with arugula, roast beef, and blue cheese salad.

     Renardt Fache Bugey Cerdon Sparkling Rose

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Crisp organic sparkler from Cerdon France, So, Jura., a Louis Dressner selection.

Pairs well with classic BBQ, chicken, roast meats, summer in season fruits      

Adding to the Carolina Wines tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings
at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine. Taste 20 new wines seasonally selected and yes, complimentary. All wines are paired with food recommendations from Kathleen….The wine machine is a breeze to use!

Welcome Your Donation of Any Amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You!

Please Note: If you are not fully vaccinations, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.

Thank you for this accommodation for our mutual health and well-being.

Savour Wine & Cheese  l  76 Prospect St.  l  Gloucester l  978. 282 .1455    
                                                    savourwineandcheese.com

Generous Gardeners is a volunteer group of gardeners with the mission of beautification of Gloucester Massachusetts with public flower gardens. This video is a submission for a competition sponsored by America in Bloom.

August 2021: Generous Gardeners Nominates the City of Gloucester for Multiple Awards Related to Public City Gardens

For the Outstanding Achievement category, Gloucester is entered for “Flowers,” and in the Special Award Nomination category for “What’s Old Is New Again – Best Adaptive Reuse Project,” Gloucester is entered for the renovation of the Elizabeth Gorden Smith Gardens on Stacy Boulevard.

In a special category for the “All American Selection Show Gardens,” we have entered the beds at the Keith Trefry Memorial Park at the entrance to Rocky Neck and the granite beds at the tennis courts on Stacy Boulevard.

For the final entry, Generous Gardeners has entered a very special drone YouTube video about Gloucester. The video centers on our city, Generous Gardeners, and the 2020 America in Bloom Awards when Gloucester won two Outstanding Achievement awards for “Flowers” and “Community Involvement.”

The YouTube video is available above and features narration by Generous Gardener, Hazel Watkinson. The script was written by Judy Caulkett, Hazel Watkinson, and Cyndi Deal, and the video was created by Sean O’Laughlin. We hope you enjoy the video and feel as proud as we do of our wonderful city.

Check out generous Gardeners Website Here-

Sunflower sunset….

GHS Fall Sports officially begin on 8/23, football on 8/20. All athletes must be registered on FamilyID, complete your concussion course, & provide an up to date physical. Don’t wait!

As I have mentioned, we have family in town and a whale watch is very often at the top of the list of requested activities. Gloucester whale trips cannot be beaten and our favorite is Cape Ann Whale Watch where we had yet another successful trip to the delight of our family members. The whales weren’t overly active but still a real treat to watch. There was also a pod of very active dolphins which was very entertaining. Capt. John and the crew did an outstanding job, as usual. Naturalist Jamie is a real expert and our friend Keirsten is a top notch educator offering all kinds of information and tips for the passengers.

You can see a few additional pictures on Pat D’s Photos and Adventures Facebook page, but the most exciting news is that some of the whale photos I have gotten previously on these trips will be available as prints and notecards at next week’s Cape Ann Makers Market Aug 19 at the Paint Factory 4-8 PM! I will be joining a number of other outstanding vendors offering their local products and hope to see you there.

Following are examples of the images that will be available Thursday Aug 19 at the Cape Ann Makers Market: