Did You Know? (Doma)

Posted on by God's Morning

that Doma means cutting board in Korean?  If you like sushi and always thought you’d like to learn to make your own, or want to have a fun sushi party with your friends, check out Sang’s Doma.  Sang is the renowned sushi chef that joined Jordan Rubin this summer at Madfish Sushi, and has worked at Oishii in Boston, Ruii in Lexington, Ginger Exchange in Cambridge and Dah Mee in Natick.  I just adore Sang’s sushi (Jordan’s too!).  These are some shots from Sang’s Doma group sushi lesson #3 which included a beautiful Capt. Joe & Sons lobster which they used for the spring roll.


Sang’s Doma at Madfish Sushi Bar
$60/person for a two hour sushi lesson/party.
Sang will prepare fresh local fish including lobster for the quality lesson.
Come over with an empty stomach and have some fun creating your own sushi! please call to sign up! 8 people max per party!
Call Sang 781-698-9907

http://www.facebook.com/Sangsdoma

Revel in this last September weekend and get ready for the Rocktober spirit

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Well it’s not quite October, but beer festivals are already starting up.  Tonight Alchemy will host live music with Marina Evans and Dave Brown (normally they don’t have music on Thursdays) to help celebrate North Shore Beer Week featuring homemade brew’s from Cape Ann Brewery.  Check out her new EP and maybe you’ll want to request one of those songs.

Then you’ve got a choice of 21 artists Friday and Saturday (see schedule here)

Next Saturday (Oct 6) is the last 2012 Celtic Music Sail aboard the Lannon.  If you’ve never experienced truly acoustic music – no mics, no amps, no speakers – on a schooner in full sail, this should be on your bucket list.  (Now, I’m not suggesting that you’re not likely to make it until next summer, but why take the chance, right?)  You know you’re getting top musicianship when the wind is literally the only thing between you and the sound of voices and instruments.

(See more Michael O’Leary videos here)

Take advantage of our thriving music scene during these last few days of September, with over 30 artists performing this weekend (remember, the weekend starts tonight).  See the complete schedule of all live music in Gloucester and Cape Ann here.

Thank you Kate for the Black Swallowtail Chrysalis!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Last week while filming on Eastern Point I had the pleasure to meet Kate, who works at Wolf Hill. She was with a friend and they were looking for butterflies through binoculars. I had seen Kate often at the garden center, but never stopped to chat. We were talking about all things butterfly when she mentioned that she had a Black Swallowtail caterpillar on a parsley plant back at the nursery office. She offered the caterpillar to me and I gladly accepted. My Black Swallowtail film is nearing completion but there was one missing piece to the story.

Black Swallowtail Chrysalis ~ Green Form

The swallowtail chrysalides that I had on film were all greenish gold. Oftentimes the Black Swallowtail chyrsalis will turn a woody brown, but no matter how hard I looked, I could not find a woody brown chrysalis. Not showing the brown form, I knew, would confuse viewers, especially families who are interested in raising swallowtails.

Kate’s caterpillar pupated while she was away from work for a few days. When she returned she found the chrysalis had wandered from the parsley plant and it had pupated on the razor thin edge of an envelope-as office caterpillars are want to do. Well, you guessed it–the Wolf Hill pupa was the brown form!

Black Swallowtail Chrysalis ~ Brown Form

I know it is said often on the pages of this blog, but Kate’s thoughfullness goes to show once again what a beautiful community is Gloucester–stunning visually, and most special of all, are the beautiful, kind-hearted people who call Gloucester home.  Thank you Kate!

Not finding a brown chrysalis is a relatively escoteric problem, to say the least, but I think you will agree that the two forms of the pupal case are remarkably different in appearance. In this photo you can see where I have taped the envelope behind a tree trunk in order to film. This is how you would find the chrysalis in a more natural setting.

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There are several openings  remaining in my Close-up Photography Workshop at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, which will be held this coming Sunday morning at 9:00 am. I would love to see you there! Follow this link to register.

Capturing a sharply in focus close-up of a butterfly, especially one in mid-flight, is one of the greatest challenges of photography and I will be revealing techniques such as these, and more; techniques that have taken many, many hours over many years to perfect. All the photos I have shot in the past year and a half were taken not with a zoom lens, but were shot with a 23mm prime lens. I am typically photographing within a foot’s distance of the butterflies!

Fujifilm X series cameras pose their own set of challenges, especially when shooting close-up. Fujifilm X series owner’s especially may find this class helpful.

‘Paws on the Beach’ Celebration

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

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Event Designed to Honor the End of the Summer Ban on Dogs on Gloucester’s Beaches and Help Raise Money for the Gloucester Dog Park

The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park announced that it will host a ‘Paws on the Beach’ celebration in honor of the end of the summer ban on dogs on the city’s beaches. The event, which is being held at Good Harbor Beach on Saturday, September 29, will feature coffee and treats donated by Mamie’s Kitchen. Members of the Cape Ann community are encouraged to bring their dogs to play on the beach and support the Gloucester Dog Park.

“Summer may have come to an end, but for dogs, beach days are just beginning,” said John Dugger of The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park. “Many dogs really enjoy the beach – whether it be running in the sand or splashing in waves. We are excited to bring the community together to exercise and socialize their dogs on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Northeast.”

Dog guardians should bring and use waste removal bags (barrels are located at the end of the foot bridge).

Friends of Gloucester Dog Park t-shirts and signature red dog park bandanas for dogs will be available for sale, and gift baskets will be raffled to benefit the Gloucester Dog Park.

Additional donations can be made online at www.gloucesterdogpark.org or by sending a check to The Gloucester Fund at 45 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 with the memo line: “Dog Park.”

GMG Tech Talk: For those of you who own an iPad, were you aware of a chrome browser?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

My nephew BJ had Chrome installed on his iPad.  I had no idea there were different browsers available for the iPad.  Do any of you use it and what are your thoughts about it compared to the stock iPad browser?

Latest Progress Report on Ardelle’s Voyage To Washington

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

The Ardelle is on its way again. Harold figures he’s lost a day but presses on up the Delaware river towards the cannel that leads into the Chesapeake Bay.
-Len Burgess

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Angela Cook Photos From Cape Ann Chamber Coffee and Connections Event at the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

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Community Photos 9/27/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Early Morning Walk From Ann Kennedy

Another perfect morning for walking Gloucester neighborhoods!

Fall color From Len Burgess

Let the colors begin.
-Len Burgess

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Community Stuff 9/27/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Bank Gloucester is donating $15,000 to 15 community organizations on Cape Ann/Gloucester. Go to the Bank Gloucester homepage: https://www.bankgloucester.com and click the “Vote Now" button on the left under the online banking login area or click here to go directly to the page >>

CONTEST ENDS SEPTEMBER 28. Winners will be announced Oct 8th.

Your vote helps the community – THANKS!!!

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Ken Duckworth and Lara Lepionka- Locavore City Up In Duckworth’s Bistrot Baby!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

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You know those glossy food magazines with all the stuffy pretentious locavores all tripping over themselves to promote the latest trend like last year rabbit- you know the ones I’m talking about.  The foodie bananaheads you just wanna punch in the throat because they’re so obnoxious? See-

Obnoxious Foodies and Rabbit

There are people around GTown quietly walkin the walk, talkin the talk and bein’ all locavorish without all the pomp and circumstance and having to announce it to the world and get all up in your grill with it like it’s a badge of honor. 

They just buy locally grown produce and locally caught fish and lobsters because they know it’s the freshest and the best stuff they can provide their customers with for the tastiest dish- plain and simple.

And that’s where the picture of Lara Lepionka and Ken Duckworth which I snapped yesterday comes in.   I’m over there because Ken was without a vehicle to come pick up his lobsters yesterday and who pulls up next to me is Lara with her containers of fresh picked produce from her Beacon Street Farm

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Each container looked like a masterpiece of natural beauty and the smell from the fresh herbs was (forgive me if I sound like an obnoxious foodie here)- intoxicating.

So there Ken and Lara, you don’t have to beat your drum of how you’re using and providing the best and freshest locally grown ingredients, your boy Joey C just did it for you.

#Boom!

Contact Lara about getting some of her home grown goodness here

And if you want the best damn meal you’re gonna eat anywhere anytime- it’s Duckworth’s Bistrot- Duh, obvi!

GHS JV Football (David B. Cox Photos)

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The Colors of Gloucester From Ann Kennedy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Ann Writes-

I never tire of the beautiful and inspirational colors of Gloucester–whether on the water, downtown, or enjoying the neighborhoods. 

Fun day at Fenway

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Even though my beloved Red Sox have not had an all-star season,to say the least, it is still a blast to go to Fenway and experience the ambience of the park.  Here a couple of pictures I took on Saturday.  We had amazing seats that were a gift.

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Did You Know? (Good Used Cars)

Posted on by God's Morning

If you find yourself in need of a good used vehicle, call or stop in and see Peter Anderson at Meineke, 168 Eastern Ave., Gloucester.  My old Annie girl reached the point this summer where taking her to my mechanic to repair the things that had started going would have cost more than I though it was worth for a 1997 van, although she still had alot of life left in her.  When the battery and windshield wiper motor went so I could no longer drive her or pass inspection, and I didn’t want to keep borrowing Brenda Malloy’s cool art car, I knew it was time.  Peter had a nice 2000 Plymouth Voyager in my price range, so I now have wheels and am mobile again, thanks to Smokin’ Jim Yancy who brought me to see Peter and Elynn Kroger who brought me over to pick her up.  It is so great living in a community where you can get the things you need and have good people all around you to offer help when you need it.  There really is no place on earth like Gloucester.

On another happy note, Eric and Sheila from Rockport ended up buying my old Annie van  and Eric is going to make the repairs and fix her up for Sheila to drive.  I had put her on Craig’s List, and Sheila who is a FOB saw the Good Morning Gloucester sticker on her bumper and told Eric to go check her out.  I look forward to seeing her moving on the roads of Cape Ann again.

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Farewell Monarchs

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Inquiring minds want to know, “Where do the Monarchs go?” I am often asked this question, not by children, but by adults. Most children have studied, or are studying, the butterfly life cycle and the have some degree of knowledge about the Monarch migration. The reason the majority of adults never learned about the Monarch butterfly migration is because the great mystery of their winter destination was only discovered as recently as 1975! The Monarchs that are journeying through Gloucester at this time of year travel approximately 2,000 miles to the transvolcanic mountaintops of  south central Mexico, near the town of Angangueo. I have the National Geographic issue from 1975 that tells the tale of one man’s determination, including all the scientific intrigue that goes with great discoveries, and I will try to post more about this fascinating story in the coming weeks.

As everyone who reads GMG probably knows by now, I am in the midst of shooting my Monarch film. What you may not know is that I have written and illustrated a book that tells the story of this most exquisite of creatures and its extraordinary journey. I am hoping to find a publisher. If anyone knows a friend of a friend of a friend, or has a suggestion for a very high quality publisher or top-notch agent, please let me know. Thank you.

Children’s Drop and Shop $50 Savings Off Manchester Athletic Club Membership Coupon

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Can’t even begin to tell you how much money the money the Mrs has saved on the girls’ toys that she scored at the Drop and Shop.  Stuff like Thomas The Train setups for like $10 that cost $200 at the stores and stuff like that.  Only stuff that looks like brand new.  better to recycle these things and get them for next to zip.  Get to it and score your $50 savings coupon at The Manchester Athletic Club

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Every Children’s Drop & Shop consumer will receive a $50 savings coupon when they join the MAC.

It is for adult memberships only and the voucher must be presented upon joining. Good through October 15, 2012. 

These Coupons are only available at The Children’s Drop and Shop and are not printable online.  So take advantage of the incredible bargains at the Drop and Shop and get yourself a $50 savings coupon while you’re there!

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Slivers of early reflected sunlight

Posted on by Matthew Green

Early sunlight glints off the metal cross on the steeple of St. Ann’s Church.

– Fr. Matthew Green