Oh What a Night!

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
You all know Jenn Cullen, who's on the left. Jenn lives on the Fort, and does some work at Sugar Magnolias. The other FOB is Lidiane Sands, who's originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She's also employed at Sugar's, and is raising her family in Lanesville, married to a Gloucester native.
You all know Jenn Cullen, who’s on the left. Jenn lives on the Fort, and does some work at Sugar Magnolias. The other FOB is Lidiane Sands, who’s originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She’s also employed at Sugar’s, and is raising her family in Lanesville, married to a Gloucester native.
During the opening, we were entertained by the Old Folks Novice Acoustic Jam. Two or three of the players are GMG names you may recognize: Marty Luster, Len Burgess, and James Eves. Anyone is welcome to play with them. This was their first public appearance.
During the opening, we were entertained by the Old Folks Novice Acoustic Jam. Two or three of the players are GMG names you may recognize: Marty Luster, Len Burgess, and James Eves. Anyone is welcome to play with them. This was their first public appearance.

Passports Fish Taco- 5 Stars

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Fish was still crispy and had the perfect medley of sauce and fresh toppings.  Brough the girls for lunch and the children’s meals were cheap and they gut up the grilled chicken so when it hit the table we could all eat instead of the parent having to cut up the kids food first.  Nice!

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GPD/Courthouse Construction Update- Blacktop

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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Previous updates from Bing-

Bing McGilvray photo (Click to enlarge)-

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Joey ~

I spoke with Police Chief Leonard Campanello today about the Rogers St. construction site where the stairs once were. The official plan is for 5 to 10 new parking spaces and some pleasant landscaping to be completed by Spring 2014. The work is being done by Gloucester Dept. of Public Works under the the direction of Mike Hale.

The entrance to the GPD/Courthouse will be via the stairs that now exist from the current parking lot on Rogers St.

~ Bing McGilvray

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Community Stuff 12/15/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Yet another great
Gloucester Business
Sears…? Yes.
Ed at Sears on Eastern Ave
sold me a terrific vacuum.image
Guided me to the sale item –
great price, great vacuum.
But had a little problem with the
wheel. Ed not only offered to fix
it but ran out to the hardware
store to get the right kind of
screws.
Long time later, I had another
little glitch. Vacuum just
stopped cleaning. So, I asked
Ed. He took it apart, found a
“catnip mouse” in the tube, and
put it back together. You’ll
never get service like that in a
big store.
Wow! Thanks Ed.
So, shop Sears in Gloucester,
and talk to Ed.

Christmas Eve Invitation- Public Invited

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Um, Nothing More I can Say…

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
This arrived before the opening, and it was the second time Sharon and Chuck sent a beautiful floral display. I am totally blown away. They love us, Gloucester, and GMG. We love them too. The card reads: "To the Good Morning Gloucester Gang! From Florida FOB. Chuck King and Sharon Sinclair-King. More on these kiddos later,
This arrived before the opening, and it was the second time Sharon and Chuck sent a beautiful floral display. I am totally blown away. They love us, Gloucester, and GMG. We love them too. The card reads: “To the Good Morning Gloucester Gang! From Florida FOB. Chuck King and Sharon Sinclair-King. More on these kiddos later,

Da Cave…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

http://thecavegloucester.com/

Those little Russian Tea Cakes are dope.  You can also get Glosta Joe’s Coffee there (a great holiday present or stocking stuffer)

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Rockport’s Shop Local Week Dec 15–Dec 22

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey C & GMG Readers!
Rockport’s Downtown Merchants Group would like to invite their Cape Ann neighbors and friends to shop locally this holiday season, and have designated a full week in December as Shop Local Week.  From Sunday, December 15 through Sunday, December 22, treat yourself and your family to the delightful experience of holiday season shopping amidst the Christmas tree lined streets and beautifully decorated shops of Rockport!
We hope to see you in Downtown Rockport!
Happy Holidays,
Dawn Noble
Rockport’s Downtown Merchants Group

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Community Photos 12/14/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Flock Rock

Hi Joey,

We had a flock of seagulls (not the ‘80s band) visit the cove to take shelter from the East wind on this rock last week.

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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11 Days Before Christmas Song ~ “The Season’s Upon Us”

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

If you aren’t already, to get us  in the mood for the holidays ~

I am patting myself on the back as all my gift boxes to friends and family far and wide are in the mail a few days earlier than usual. Hooray! Next hurdle is wrapping up design projects for client’s homes before Christmas, and then family time! I love getting together with loved ones during the holidays, but sometimes it can be a challenge. Then the thought of having a Dropkick Murphy’s kind of Christmas makes me laugh and I realize that, in comparison, nothing is unnavigable! 

“The Season’s Upon Us” was submitted last year by GMG FOB Kathy. What is our favorite holiday song?

 

Fun night at GMG party at Fred Bodin

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Thank you Fred for again hosting the GMG party. Great time had by all.

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Long Story Short

Posted on by paultmorrison

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Stella, our dog, small brain, but good memory of scary experiences. For example, four years after stepping in a puddle on the first granite step of the porch she still refuses to step on it. Pauses, then leaps over the steps. THERE ARE ALLIGATORS IN PUDDLES AND THEY WILL EAT ME!
Last spring Stella looking out front window making sure the dogs and dog walkers are leaving her yard. (When they enter she hides but as soon as they are moving away our super hero might even bark once.)
She is doing this one night and a cat who has been on the porch sticks her head up right in Stella’s face. Stella has a doggy heart attack but does get off a bark once the cat has split. Then for several weeks she is parked at that window waiting for the return of the demon cat. Bored one night, I whip off a cat silhouette on the band saw, sneak out on the porch and stick it in Stella’s face. Endless amusement. After a half hour I stopped figuring Stella might have a stroke if I kept it up.
Stuck the silhouette in the shop window which has no heat and this morning thought I might try a Len and shoot some ice crystals.
But I may have learned something. We had an insane cat bird who would slam into our windows in the spring. I think he was attacking the interloper he saw as a reflection. I think when he comes back this spring the window he hits is the one I put the cat in. Or Rubber Ducks. Not the Rubber Duck but I have enough ducks to put in every window. Shoot, I could put an LED light in each and be ready for Festivus.
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City of Gloucester Code Red OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CODE RED

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

City of Gloucester
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CODE RED – Issued at 11 am on December 14, 2013

Good morning.  This is Mayor Carolyn Kirk with an important message from the City of Gloucester’s code red emergency messaging system. 

Effective at 11 pm tonight, Saturday, December 14, the city has declared a snow emergency and parking ban on all city streets due to the arriving snow and possible ice storm. 

From 11pm tonight until Noon tomorrow, Sunday, December 15, all vehicles are banned from parking on city streets.  

Violators of this emergency declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owners expense.  Residents may park in municipal and school parking lots. 

We anticipate that snow will freeze in place due to forecasted rain which will be followed by freezing temperatures. Your cooperation during this parking ban is necessary for efficient and safe snow clearing efforts.     

To repeat, the city of Gloucester has issued a parking ban on all city streets as of 11pm tonight until Noon time tomorrow.

Thank you for listening, and this concludes this message.  

Christmas is…………

Posted on by capeannpainter

Our greatest gift received October 9th 2012 the first anniversary of Paul’s death. Our Nephew Tommy who helped fill a hole in our lives. Our Son’s; Sal, James and Chris love to tease him and he loves it too. I’m sure our son  Paul would’ve had a great time with him Too!

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Italian Nacho Dessert Dip

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Delicious and fun twist on traditional Italian Cannoli…makes a perfect dessert dip for holiday gatherings.

Italian Nachos

Ingredients

1 cup Mascarpone Cheese

3 cups fresh Ricotta Cheese

⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla powder (can substitute ½ teaspoon vanilla pure extract)

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cup confectioners’ sugar

4 cups blended La Spagnola Vegetable and Olive Oils

8 flour Fajita Style Tortillas cut into eighths

2 cups granulated sugar

4 tablespoon ground italian cinnamon

½ cup mini chocolate morsels

1 tablespoon of holiday or festive candy pieces(optional)

Step-by-Step

1 Combine first five ingredients in bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; mix on high speed 1 minute until smooth; reserve ricotta mixture

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2  Combine sugar and cinnamon in medium mixing bowl; mix well

3  Line one cookie sheet with wire cookie rack; set aside near frying pan

4  In medium frying pan heat oil over high heat setting 3-4 minutes or until very hot

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5  Working in batches carefully arrange 5-8 tortilla pieces in hot oil; cook 1 minute or until golden in color

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6 Using long kitchen tongs, turn pieces; cook 1 additional minute

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7 Using tongs remove golden pieces from oil ; arrange hot pieces standing up on wire cookie rack allowing excess oil to drip onto paper towel

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8 Repeat steps 5-7 with remaining tortillas

9 Working in batches of 4-5, toss hot tortillas in cinnamon sugar mixture, coat all sides; reserve

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10 Transfer reserved ricotta mixture to serving bowl, sprinkle top with chocolate morsels and optional candy pieces; place bowl in center of serving platter

11  Arrange cinnamon sugar tortillas around bowl on serving platter

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Fresh Ricotta can be purchased at J. Pace & Sons, in Saugus Ma. 

Note~Tortillas can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature and the ricotta mixture can be prepared and stored refrigerated in airtight container up to 3 days