Pork Shoulder #BurntEnds Recipe For The Win!

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarNortheast BBQ

They Take A While.  But They Are Soooo Worth It!

Fired up the Weber Kettle using the snake method.  Cherry for smoke.

Trimmed the fat collar off the pork shoulder and put on a dry BBQ rub.

Placed a drip tray on the charcoal grate under the shoulder and let smoke roll starting at 9:30AM.  The kettle ran between 220-26 all day with very few adjustments.  Didn’t open the lid til 1:30.

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Spritzed the shoulder with root beer every 30 minutes or so until we got to an internal temp of 170.   She sat n the stall at 160 degrees for over an hour or so.

Once the shoulder was 170, I pulled it off and cut one inch (roughly) chunks out of it.  Took the drip pan that was under the but and put all the cut up ends in along with a small bottle of Sweet Baby Rays…

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Congratulations to all of our Artist Members Exhibition IV award recipients!

11pirates's avatarCape Ann Community

Congratulations to all of our Artist Members Exhibition IV award recipients! Dan DeLouise, Bruce Brathwaite, Richard Giedd, Jude Abbe, Robert Steedman, Robin Beckwith, Paul George, JC Airoldi, Dale Ratcliff, Elizabeth Roades, Steve Kennedy, Jeff Weaver, TM Nicholas and Marny Rawls . Exhibition IV is on view through October 20th. Please join us for the reception and awards presentation on Sunday, 26th (1 -3pm). Open free to the public!

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SNAPSHOTS FROM PATTI PAPOW’S MAGICAL BUTTERFLY GARDEN

Photos from a recent visit to friend and East Gloucester resident Patti Papows delightful in-every-way butterfly and pollinator garden.

Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Although I was only able to visit for a few hours, it was wonderful to see all that she has planted for the pollinators, and as a result, all the pollinators drawn to her garden. You could spend a week in Patti’s garden and not see everything. The afternoon I was there, the deep magenta red butterfly bush was in full glorious bloom and was the star pollinator attractant of the day. Snowberry Clearwing Moths, Tiger Swallowtails, Monarchs, Catbirds, Robins, Bumble Bees, Honey Bees, and every other winged creature in the neighborhood was enjoying sweet nectar and the fruits from Patti’s blossoms. Bees and butterflies love variety and in a garden as richly planted as Patti’s, everyday is a party for the pollinators!

I am looking forward to returning to Patti’s garden when the Morning Glories are in full bloom 🙂

REMINDER – ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:30PM: PIPING PLOVERS ON THE AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF MEETING PLACE. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FRIEND ROOM AT THE SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

CAPE ANN ARTS ALIVE – MUSIC AND MORE CAMP at St. John’s Gloucester

Thank you Kathleen Adams for bringing us day 2 of Cape Ann Arts Alive – the children’s art camp looks absolutely wonderful!!

2018 – Day 2
The day started with work on a papier mache project creating props for the grand finale to be held at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport.  Singing, dancing, and chiming practice, then off to the Cape Ann Museum for a tour focusing on the sea and fishing on Cape Ann, sketchbooks in hand. After returning to St. John’s there was more practice on the music for the Friday performance! More fun and exploration tomorrow!

The public is invited to a review of the camp’s activities at Rockport’s Shalin Liu Performance Center Friday, August 24 at 11:15

Wednesday’s clouds on Magnolia Beach

A beautiful afternoon on Wednesday even though it had rained in the morning.  When I went to the beach late in the day, the clouds showed what kind of day it was.

You are in for an extra special treat tonight at Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series. These students of Renee & Joe will surely make you smile! Opening, Gary Shane and the Detour Renee & Joe w/Students, too!

August 23rd Thursday 

Gary Shane & The Detour

http://www.garyshane.com/

Joe & Renee’s Sound Harbor Student Band at Harbor Loop!

http://www.reneeandjoemusic.com/

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http://soundharbor.org/

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT WINDHOVER!

Last night the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a wonderful evening at Windhover Performing Arts Center hosted by Lisa Hahn who mangers this delightful facility. The highlight of the evening was two performances by the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company. All of the attendees were truly inspired by the terrific performances.

This Mini Dance Festival features free master class dance studio classes, an open rehearsal Thursday night, weather permitting two outdoor performances on the stage both Friday And Saturday night at 7 PM. Just bring a snack and some wine and enjoy, you’ll be glad you came.

A Walk on the Breakwater at end of day

I always enjoy a walkout  on the breakwater, meeting people,and watching the Schooners Ardelle and the Lannon sailing in the harbor.

Gloucester is Great.

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Volunteers Needed for Transcription Project:

cmaney27's avatarCape Ann Community

Volunteers Needed for Transcription Project: In 1895 a man named Dolliver traveled around Gloucester, MA and wrote in cursive the words carved on the tombstones. The Gloucester Cemeteries Committee is working on a transcription project that will digitize Dolliver’s work, but we need volunteers to help decipher these handwritten historical documents, which will eventually be accessible on line. If you are curious, like unlocking local history and enjoy a challenge, help us! Visit https://sites.google.com/view/volunteer-local-history/home for more information.

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CAPE ANN ARTS ALIVE – MUSIC AND MORE CAMP at St. John’s, Gloucester

Thank you Kathleen Adams for sharing this wonderful photo story about the children’s art camp “Cape Ann Arts Alive!”

Daisy Nell leads campers in “Heartbeat from the Sea.” Campers learn a dance, more songs, and take off for City Hall where they meet Her Honor, Sefatia Romeo-Theken and the visiting Mayor of Gloucester, England!
Maggie Rosa leads them up to the bell tower for a panoramic view of the city, and art historian Susan Erony gives them the background of the famous WPA murals.  Back to St. John’s for more music:  singing and chiming. What will tomorrow bring?

The public is invited to a review of the camp’s activities at Rockport’s Shalin Liu Performance Center Friday, August 24 at 11:15

THIRD IN ONLY ONE WEEK: JUVENILE RED-TAILED HAWK TREATED FOR RAT POISON

Our local wildlife rehabbers Erin Hutchings and Jodi Swenson (CAPE ANN WILDLIFE) are on the front lines of trying to save our raptors from rodenticide poisoning. They have treated three juvenile Red-tailed hawks just this past week alone. Two perished and a third is barely hanging on. Tufts does necropsies on all dead raptors-98 percent have rat poison in their system. There are much safer and less cruel alternatives to second-generation rat poison Please see previous post about safer alternatives to the new second-generation deadly poisonous rodenticides.

Whoa! Jake Pardee will be performing at Design of Mine during their Summer Sip and Shop this evening 6-8pm Wednesday 8.22.2018

New fall merchandise is flowing in along with summer items going out at drastically reduced prices…

https://www.jakepardee.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Designofmine66/

http://thefluttershawl.com/

 

Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line ~Allen Estes hosts with special guest: ARDYS FLAVELLE! 7-10pm 8.22.2018

Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, August 22 – 7pm
Allen’s Musical Guest: ARDYS FLAVELLE!

It literally KILLS me that I’m unable to be here this week (touring
has taken me to Arizona and Colorado), but Allen Estes is the
perfect choice as substitute host. Please allow me to fill you in…
this week’s guest, Ardys Flavelle, is one of my dearest friends.
She and I (and Allen) have worked together in the studio on so
very many great projects – including the “Souls of the Sea” series
(songs from which will be featured in Wednesday’s show) and
“Christmas In Gloucester”. Hers is among the finest female voices
I’ve ever heard in all my years in the industry. I consider her to be
my musical “soulmate”. Are you getting it yet? If ever there was a
Rhumb Line Wednesday you should not miss, this is it, folks. Along
with Allen, Ardys will be accompanied by the legendary Reed Butler
on bass and Cal Mirowitz on keys. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming guests…
8/29 – John Rockwell

9/5 – Ed Daley

9/12 – Strungout Playboys

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂