Clam digging in frigid winter weather – not a mystery why clams are so expensive, but so well worth every delicious bite.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Tag: Clams
Young Entrepreneurs on Commercial Street
Isabella and Rose
These two young Entrepreneurs on Commercial Street compete to help with their college, selling lobsters, crabs, clams and bait.
The business is called Lobster Wharf.
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Sunday Dinner
Pasta with Baby Clams
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup sweet onion diced
5 large garlic cloves minced
9.5 ounce whole baby clams in their own juice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes in tomato juices
28 oz can San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes with their juices
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup basil roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Step by Step
1 Heat olive oil in large frying pan over high heat; add garlic, onions, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; saute 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent
2 Puree San Marzano tomatoes; add to frying pan; mix well
3 Add diced tomatoes, whole baby clams and their juices; mix well; add red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper and white wine; cook 20 minutes; stir often
5 In a large pot, bring several cups of water to a rolling boil; add 1 teaspoon kosher salt return to boil; add 1 lb. linguine pasta; cook pasta al dente 9-11 minutes; strain in large colander
6 Add basil and parsley to sauce; mix well
7 Plate pasta in serving bowl; ladle hot sauce over pasta; top with Parmesan cheese
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Fred wasn’t kidding about the stuffed clams…
Fred wasn’t kidding when he said the stuffed clams at his gallery on Saturday were a hit. I was there early in the evening and had a couple of the clams (and ‘shrooms etc.) and I wish I could’ve made it back on Sunday for more! If I had known there would be leftovers, I would have eaten a few more on Saturday night…
They taste as good as they look. If you want to try some for yourself, here’s the full info:
There was a fairly steady flow of people through the gallery while I was there, increasing as the evening went on.
While the stuffed clams were a big part of the draw, it’s always great to hang out with Fred and friends and chat. I always meet interesting people at Fred’s events! And, of course, let’s not forget that he sells beautiful art. One of my favorite things is the pottery, which is spread throughout the gallery. This time, I bought a beautiful mug that was on sale, but I have bought a couple other pieces from him as well.
I could fill my cupboard with these things – I love the colors and textures, and the fact that they are made relatively nearby. Besides mugs, there are bowls, small pitchers, etc.
Stop in at Bodin Historic Photo during the upcoming events:
•December 6th, 38th annual Ladies Night. Party starting at 6 pm until whenever. Love it, a crazy night!
• December 13th, 38th annual Men’s Night. Rockin’ at 6 pm until 10. Guys get it done at this event.
• December 14th, 2nd annual GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER HOLIDAY PARTY, 6 pm until late. Last year, we had so much food that we ran out of table space, but somehow managed. Restaurant owner Mark McDonough brought a plank (not a mere platter) of sushi from Latitude 43. And Joey’s Sista Felicia stepped up with dishes from her Italian kitchen, as she always does (yum). And Joey himself bought 20 Scalifani’s pizzas. Beer was donated by Sam Adams and spirits from Ryan & Woods Distillery. Mayor Kirk was here, as was a significant portion of the City Council. Over the top! Not to be missed!
• December 20th, 1st annual Family and Friends Night. Bring your “home for the holidays” guests in for gallery offerings, free deserts or appetizers at many restaurants, and Carolers strolling Main Street. My theory is that last minute shoppers will get their buying done before panic time. Also a great time to bring the kids.
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Gone Clammin’
Baby clams at Wingaersheek this morning.
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Native Clam Plate $7.95? What?
Ok, I wouldn’t of believed it if I had not seen it with my own eyes. There is a new restaurant in town called Culina’s. They are on Washington Street where Trupiano’s use to be back in the day. A few places have come and gone, but the newest owner that has inhabited the building is trying something pretty bold, and from what i hear, pretty tasty. Dan down at Culina’s is offering a Native Clam or Scallop Plate for $9.95. Now wait a minute, thats not all. Dan has put up a coupon on Udine4less that will take an additional $2.00 off the price to bring it down to $7.95. Yes – I said $7.95 for Native Clams, Fries and Cole Slaw. As I am writing this, Culina’s is closed for the night, or I would have gone down and took a photo for GMG to behold. Right now, Culina’s is a takeout restaurant, but soon may add a few tables for dining in. I do promise to get a photo and post it here soon. In the mean time, looks like we have a GMG Deal Alert!!!!
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Gloucester Seafood Display Auction- Grey Sole
Here’s some grey sole at the Gloucester Seafood Display Auction.
Gloucester Seafood Display Auction- Grey Sole, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Within the first couple of years with my wife we were sitting at her parents house and somehow the topic of fish came up. My mother in law told me she didn’t like flounder, but she loved sole. I told her that sole is a flounder. There’s a lot of people who don’t really know their fish. I must admit as much fish as I’ve eaten in my lifetime if someone fried a fresh haddock or a cod fillet I’d have a hard time distinguishing the difference (and I’ve eaten tons).
My personal favorite types of fish in order of preference- fried whiting, baked haddock with the breadcrumbs, raw tuna, fried grey sole or yellowtail flounder, sockeye salmon.
Favorite shellfish- The Mrs’ Lobsterolls, steamed lobster with bernaise dipping sauce, baked stuffed littlenecks with my mothers’ stuffing recipe, Mexican Campeche brand shrimp with cocktail sauce, fried clams, mussels fra diavolo (extra spicy).
Look for part two of the video from the Gloucester Seafood Display Auction at 8AM
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Seaport Grill Fishermans Platter
Seaport Grill Fishermans Platter, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Topside Grill Seafood Offerings -Utterly Ridiculous
The sheer number of seafood offerings at the Topside Grill are ridiculous in number. Listen as I read through the menu the extensive seafood offerings.
Good Morning Gloucester 