Apple Street Farm Presents Cowboy Barbecue

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

Only $175 Per Person

As of yet I have yet to confirm if this price includes a reach around or happy ending but I’ll keep you posted as soon as I do.

Here’s The Presser-

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WHAT:                This September, join Chef Frank McClelland as he hosts his annual Cowboy Barbecue Dinner at his home on Apple Street Farm. Every month, Chef prepares a themed dinner showcasing the freshest poultry, produce and eggs of the season. For the month of September, Chef has designed a four-course meal inspired by cowboy barbecue.

Guests will indulge in this special meal prepared by the chefs of L’Espalier and Sel de la Terre restaurants and are welcome to explore the beautiful grounds while enjoying cocktails and savory hors d’oeuvres. The Cowboy Barbecue Dinner menu includes:

Savory hors d’oeuvres

SEASONAL COCKTAIL

First Course

2010 STAGS’ LEAP WINERY, CHARDONNAY, NAPA

Salad of pit-roasted heirloom tomato, shallot and pepper

with goat’s milk feta and sweet herb emulsion; coddled ASF egg

Second Course

2008 RIECINE, CHIANTI CLASSICO

Barbecue swordfish loin and stewed squid puttanesca

with eggplant and grilled corn off the cob

Third Course

2007 WATTLE CREEK, “THE TRIPLE PLAY”, RED WINE, MENDOCINO

Pit roasted Apple Street Farm pig in spiced vegetable ash rub

with sugar pumpkin and roma beans; salsa verde

Dessert

Quince rosemary tarte Tatin with bourbon and burnt orange ice cream

WHEN:                September 28 & 29

                                5:30 p.m. arrival

6:30 p.m. dinner begins

WHERE:             Apple Street Farm

                                35 Apple Street

                                Essex, MA 01929

www.applestreetfarm.com

 

 

Other:                 Tickets to this event are $175.00 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Space is limited so call L’Espalier at 617-262-3023 to make a reservation.

Dinners will be held rain or shine.

Lane’s Cove Watercolor By Jill Demeri To Benefit Lane’s Cove Fish Shack Restoration

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Barb Jobe writes-

I have attached a picture of the painting by Jill Demeri .  It is a whimsical painting of Lanes Cove done in watercolor.   We had it priced at the silent auction starting at $1400.00, but we would settle for Best Offer.  The painting measures 48 1/2 inches by 5′ 5".  I hope we get some interest in this painting.  You can have people call me if they are interested at (978) 283-9311.  It would look great in a local restaurant.  Write it up any way you see fit.  Thank you for volunteering to post it on Good Morning Gloucester.

Barb

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Artist on Art: Clarke on Fitz Henry Lane and William A. Ellwell

Posted on by capeannpainter

From Deb Clarke;

I repaired the box.  The glass is plexi, it is pitted, scratched with mildew stains.  the box lining is warped.  the posters continue to shrink.  the bottom was coming apart, i screwed it back together.  wiped off a crust of pollen and grime.  gave it a wash of slow set gilder’s oil.  gave it a speed dry with the hot sun.  laid down aluminum leaf.  burnished the leaf to an almost hard tack (t?); rubbed in non oxidizing gold dust, light sipe with a milky tacky brush.  laid down more aluminum leaf.  inscribed sharpie drawing.  i saw the silhouette of gloucester in the leaf, then signed it.  one more burnish. done.  the only audience?  a man taking a deep lumbering nap on the rise behind me.

best,  deb.                                               http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

update From Deb Clarke;

Hi there! when i got to work yesterday Ed Collard was talking with Fred Bodin.  I reminded Ed the ‘fix it’ man about the bottom falling out of that information box at the Gordon Thomas Park.  He had me remind him of what it was.  Anyway, when I walked home from work yesterday I noticed that it was fixed!  Awesome.
Oh, and the art work is of use to someone, as I saw a man stop at it (i was so excited, he’s going to look…or is he going to paint?  he had some bags with him, i was about to take a picture) nope…he was just using the pedestal as a place to balance the trash bag so that he could put a knot in the bag.  then he dumped his trash in Public waste bin.  oh, well.  Vincent Ferrini once wrote a letter to Gloucester “use your artists.”  i guess gloucester finally does. hahahah

Deb

Parish picnic fun and games 2

Posted on by Matthew Green

Bubble gum blowing contest!

Not just for kids!

Here’s a big one!

 

 

Double bubble trouble?

– Father Matthew Green

 

 

 

 

In and about Harriet Webster Pier From Rick Isaacs

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

In and about Harriet Webster Pier yesterday, after our gorgeous morning row with Gloucester Gig Rowers www.gloucestergigrowers.com .  Busy place!  Tall ships "Westward", "Harvey Gamage" and "Spirit of Massachusetts" all rafted together, plus Harold Burnham’s lovely schooner "Ardelle" – along with our three Cornish pilot gigs.

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Community Photos 9/17/12

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FOB Ann Kennedy Is Back From Kansas City-

Hi Joey.  After being on the road for 1500 miles, we’re thrilled to be here.  Here are the first happy views of Gloucester at work and play!

U U Steeple From The Harbor photo by Anthony Marks

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On The Schooner Lannon From Nubar Alexanian

Nothing like a two hour sail on the Schooner Lannon. Always lots of fun. Always!

Tom & Len

Hey, that’s our Len Burgess on there!  I knew I recognized that guy!

speak of the devil look who the next contribution is from-

Ardelle Sails By From Len Burgess

O’Maley Field Hockey Fundraiser Pics from Marcy Plante

        Good Day Joey!!
What a morning the O’Maley Field Hockey team had!!
Our community was so generous in support of our team!!
Thank you to all who came out to support our cause!
Go TEAM!!!

Lone Gull 10K Video and Race Results From Kenny MacCarthy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

http://www.capeanninfo.com Stunning day for a run around the Back Shore, Eastern Point and back. The race was benefitting the Children’s Center for Communication at the Beverly School for the Deaf. BTW what the heck is THAT out in the harbor???

Lone Gull 10k Race Results Click below for full results at www.coolrunning.com

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Community Stuff 9/17/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Medication Disposal Day in Gloucester/Skin Cancer Clinic/Flu Clinics/Rockport Community Health Fair

A message from Addison Gilbert and Beverly hospitals

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Rockport Community Health Fair

September 18

On Tuesday, September 18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., a free community health fair will be held at the

Rockport Senior Center/Community House located at 58 Broadway in Rockport.  This free event is being sponsored by Addison Gilbert Hospital and Northeast Senior Health.

A free flu shot clinic will be provided by the Rockport Health Department.

Representatives from Pathways for Children, Action, Inc., Rockport Police Department, Rockport Council on Aging, Needy Meds, SeniorCare, Den Mar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Adult Foster Care, PACE, HAWC, Adult Foster Care, Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, VNA CareNetwork and Commonwealth Health will be at the health fair.

Family practitioner Dr. Karen Damico, who maintains her office at Esdale Medical Group at Addison Gilbert Hospital will be available at the "Ask the Doctor" table. Representation from Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Emergency Department will be available and information on

Healthcare proxy, breast health, men’s health will be available.

Free screenings from the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at Addison Gilbert Hospital will be provide as well as hearing screenings, diabetes and blood pressure screenings will be available.

GLOUCESTER

Medication Disposal Day in Gloucester

Saturday, September 29th

The Gloucester Medication Disposal program sponsored by

Healthy Gloucester Collaborative

(HGC) is once again hosting a community medication disposal event in conjunction with the

US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. 

The Medication Disposal Day will take place on Saturday, September 29th from

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Rose Baker Senior Center , Six Manuel F. Lewis Street , Gloucester .

The Camera I’ve Been Using This Past Year Just Got A Huge Discount On Amazon From $698 to $498. It’s What I Use To Take All Those Gloucester At Dawn Photos Like This One! Gloucester At Dawn Good Harbor Beach Life Guard Chair 6:34AM 9/15/12

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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My NEX-5N which you’ve witnessed this past year and what I attribute to a huge portion of the fun I’ve had taking photos.  it has a huge sensor in a compact form and I can’t recommend it enough. And for the price they slashed it down to it is an absolute NO BRAINER!

It was $698 and they cut $200 off on Amazon.  I’m telling you don’t even think, just buy it and you’ll be psyched you did.  I’m getting one for the Mrs. as soon as I finish typing this.  I haven’t seen this deal any where else so I don’t know how many are available at that price but if it’s still there grab one with the kit lens.  You’ll be happy you did.

Here are some of the sets I’ve taken with mine click for photos

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Here’s the link to buy it

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Video taken with The NEX-5N

To Show You I Put My Money Where My Mouth Is Here Is The Order I Just Placed With Amazon For The Mrs-

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September 2012 Block Party From Fred Bodin

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It was really crowded all night long on Main Street, as usual for a Block Party.

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So many people came into my gallery that I lost count, perhaps between 100 to 150 folks. On the lower right is a display of free samples of hand-made Gloucester soaps. We sell them here, and there are a few left. All natural ingredients. The soaps have unique and interesting names, and my favorite is Dirty Clammer.

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I got to escape from the gallery for a few minutes, and went to the POP Galley, my wonderful friends and neighbors. [real reason – we ran out of wine, so I had to beg for some, and POP obliged with a bottle of bubbly]. It was a thirsty, fun-loving, and interesting crowd. My bad news is that it’s almost midnight and I’ll be opening early tomorrow for the cruise ship Eurodam,  arriving in the morning, and to clean up the party debris. But I do love it!  Sadly, the next planned event for Downtown is for Ladies’ Night in early December (two and a half months away), and after December, nothing from January 1st until Fiesta, in late June (that’s almost six months!). Give me a break! We should have something like a Block Party every month of the year. The West End shops will make that happen.

Fred Bodin

Bodin Historic Photo

82 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com

Like us on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/BodinHistoricPhot

Gloucester Schooner Festival 2012 Video From Dwight Hebert

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Nice work on the video Dwight.  Interesting music selection for the background.

The Pleasure Boat

Posted on by Marty Luster

from

The Pleasure Boat

Richard Henry Dana

 

            Come hoist the sail, the fast let go!

      They’re seated all aboard.

      Wave chases wave in easy flow:

      The bay is fair and broad. 

        

      The ripples lightly tap the boat.

      Loose!-Give her to the wind!

      She flies ahead:-They’re all afloat:

      The strand is far behind. 

       

      No danger reach so fair a crew!

      Thou goddess of the foam,

      I’ll pay thee ever worship due,

                                                    If thou wilt bring them home.  

Breaking News: John McElhenny Ditches The Skinny Jeans In Favor of Carhartt’s Today

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That’s Right Johnnycakes- You’re A Superstar.

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If you didn’t know already, fashion forward John McElhenny is The VP of Matter Communications- a High Powered PR Agency Which Perennially Wins Numerous Awards In Their Field.

Check Out Matter Communications Here

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2012 Fish Box Derby Photos and Results From Melissa Cox

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

2012 FISH BOX DERBY RESULTS:

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for more info www.fishboxderby.org