I have a firm commitment from our lobsterboy Sean on the Degelyse to bowl in the Cape Ann Online vs Good Morning Gloucester Bowling Smackdown.

there are two conditions-

A) That Cape Ann Lanes Agrees To Let Him Bowl In His Jock Strap

B) We secure $500 in donations to help feed needy women and children for Thanksgiving.

I will keep you all apprised of any new developments.

 

What Up Homie?, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

The Annual Sawyer Free Library Art Auction

Here are some Photos from this years Sawyer Free Library Art Auction Exhibit.

There are 71 paintings up for Auction this year.

The bidding starts low and if your lucky you can get a great deal on a work of Art by some of the best artists on Cape Ann.

Just in time for the Holidays!

The Silent Auction will be taking place all through the month of November.

The Bid book is located along with the paintings in the front lobby.

You are warmly invited to attend the Annual Art Auction, featuring live music and refreshments at the 6pm preview party, followed by the live auction. Proceeds support the Sawyer Free Library’s museum passes, programs, scholarships, art books and materials.

Paintings make great gifts to others, or to yourself! Please join us!
Wednesday, December 2
Preview Party 6pm, Live Auction 7pm, Main Floor

Paulie Frontiero’s pic-

Dick Says He Is Ready For The Farm Bar and Grille Hot Wing Challenge.  George’s Coffee Shop will be bringing a rather large contingency of Dick supporters.  Will you be there Thursday night to cheer on your favorite?

Dangerous Dick Low With Corporate Sponsor Dean Salah Of George’s Coffee Shop, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

The year  this photo was taken was 2006. I love how people figured it out. Some guessed and others (the first was Jerry) went back into our political history and got it that way.

Here are some  of the responses:

Well, it has to be an “even” year “cause Tierney and Verga were running..can’t read the other buttons, and they don’t appear to be Clinton, so I will guess 2000.

By: ML on November 10, 2009
at 9:16 am

July 2006.

One of the stickers is for Deval Patrick and he’s only been involved in one campaign. Also, I think Bob supported Astrid for state rep in 2008 so, it had to be before then.

By: Jeff Worthley on November 10, 2009
at 5:35 pm

I’m guessing 2006 since he’s also wearing a Deval Patrick pin.

By: stephanie on November 10, 2009
at 10:50 am

Thanks to everyone who played and congratulations to Jerry!

Slide Show At 8PM          Gloucester Wins 36-14

GHS Football vs Revere Pics By David Cox, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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GHS Football vs Revere Pics By David Cox

GHS Football vs Reading Pics By David Cox

Ed at Menage Gallery made this new series of Penguin Furniture.

Penguin Series Coffee Table At Menage Gallery, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Local Website everyone should know about (excluding GMG)

thecutbridge.com . It’s a great show.

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

8 years. I was living in Magnolia for the first 3 months then my condo burned down.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Hmmm. REALLY hard to pick. Just one? Summer.

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Yup. The path from Castlewiew Dr. through the marsh then out onto Coffin Beach. Great beach to run and walk. And the small beach/path next to Done Fudgin’.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Lately it’s Mike’s. Tends to change, though.

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Don’t eat a lot of subs. But I love a “St. Joes on a roll” at Virgillios. The

chicken roll ups at Jim’s Donuts are great, too.

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

The floor in front of our fireplace.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Last time I drank in Gloucester was at Little Earls. Remember that stainless steel dance floor.  Sheeesh. What a mess.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Mags.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

The Wet Paint Auction at NS Arts and the Horribles Parade.

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

Hmmm. Depends on who I’m with. Can’t run away on a boat.

Who is your favorite local artist?

This’ll get me in trouble. We own works by several but love ‘em all. My favorites, alphabetically: Paul Ciaramitaro, Luisa Cleaves, Eddie Herman, Laurel Hughes, Ruth Mordecai, Melody Phaneuf, Patty Sullivan, Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?

Coffin’s Beach

Who has the best chowder in town?

The Causeway.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

http://melodytheartist.blogspot.com/

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Nope. Love ‘em both.

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

Lots of fun to walk around, watch the people, yak with neighbors, eat a cannoli.  Tough night to sit down and eat. Not sure how the restauranteurs can cure that. Prep work must be horrendous.

What is your favorite local band?

Any band with a bagpiper. Don’t think we have one, do we?

Thanks, Joey

If you’ve sent me anything you wanted me to get posted please re-send it.  I’ve been in the weeds and I may have forgotten about you.

Sorry but I’ve just been out straight and I want to try to make everyone happy.

Thanks-Joey

Squash Custard Pie

The holidays are upon us and who has money to throw away?  Not me!  So here are a few ideas how to save money by recycling some of your leftover holiday foods into fun meals for your family. This episode was conceived  after speaking with Julie LaFontaine the Executive Director of the Open Door Food Pantry (pictured above, with Lily).  We were talking about what I could do to help spread the message of the Open Door and we came up with this show.

I went to the grocery store and bought the items that will be included in the Thanksgiving meals that are being donated to the Open Door.  I went home, cooked a traditional turkey dinner including turkey, potatoes, squash, carrots, stuffing, gravy, onions and cranberry sauce.  Also in the basket is a 5 pound bag of apples so I had all of that to work with.   And this is what I came up with.

These are the recipes for Inspired Cooking that is airing on Cape Ann TV tonight at 8:30 and again Friday at 4:30 and Sunday morning at 11:30.

Because you will be using your leftovers (and I don’t know how much you have) and I used mine, the quantities are not exact.  Taste what you are putting together, add dash of something here and a little more of something there and you will come up with a fun cost effective meal for your family.

Use these recipes as guidelines to making something terrific!

1 refrigerated pie crust.
5-6 cups leftover squash and carrots–whatever you do not have, make up the difference with a can of pumpkin puree–if veggies are a little chunky, that’s ok as long you are ok with texture in your pie.
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon melted butter
½-¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Fit crust into deep dish pie plate and crimp edges.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream butter, sugar and extract.  Stir in vegetables and season with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Pour filling in to pie crust and bake pie for 45-55 minutes until filling is set and the blade of a knife, inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean.

Allow to cool before slicing.

Oatmeal topped Apple Crisp–serve with ice cream if you have it!

¼ cup flour
¾ cup brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch salt
5-7 cups peeled apples (whatever you have), peeled, cored and sliced
4 tablespoon melted butter, divided
2 cups old fashioned oats (if you have quick oats, use them!)

Spray an 8” x 8” dish with nonstick spray or coat with butter.  Set aside.

Whisk together flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg and salt and toss mixture with apples.  Pour apples in to prepared pan.

Whisk together oats, melted butter, remaining brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over apples.  Bake in preheated oven for 45-55 minutes until oatmeal is crisp and apples are soft.  Enjoy

Turkey Dinner in a Stuffing Muffin

Cooked Turkey, cut into small cubes
Leftover gravy
Leftover stuffing
Leftover cranberry sauce
Leftover mashed potatoes

Spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Mix turkey and stuffing in a small bowl.  Press  stuffing into bottom and up sides of cups  to make a crust.  Spoon 2 tablespoons  of the turkey and gravy mixture into the stuffing crust.  Place a small slice or tablespoon of cranberry sauce on top of the turkey  mixture.

Place about ¼ cup mashed potatoes in the palm of your hand and form into a patty.  Place the patty on top of the filled stuffing cup.

Repeat using up the remaining leftovers.

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until edges are lightly browned.  Remove pan from oven and  allow cups to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.  Remove from pans and serve with additional gravy if desired.

Pulled Turkey Sliders with CranApple Slaw and Crispy Oven Fries

For the sandwiches you will need:

Leftover or fresh small rolls
Turkey, pulled into small pieces
Barbecue sauce

Mix turkey with bbq sauce.  Heat either slowly on the stovetop or covered in the oven at 350 degrees until hot.  Toast the rolls and slather with additional barbeque sauce if desired.  Place warm turkey on the bun and top with the slaw

For the slaw:

Mayonnaise
Leftover cranberry sauce
1 bag cole slaw mix
Apple chunks
Celery seeds, poppy seeds or other spices, if desired
Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, mix equal amounts cranberry sauce and mayonnaise.  Add seasonings if desired and pour over apple chunks and slaw mix in a large bowl. Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.

For the oven fries:
Uncooked potatoes, cut into steak fry size
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large bowl, toss cup potatoes with a few tablespoons olive oil to coat.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Also great with a little garlic powder sprinkled on.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until crisp on one side. Flip fries over and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.  Enjoy!

And last but not least, Lily in her fabulous hat and chef’s coat.  Let me tell you, this kid can cook!  She came in 4th in an apple pie contest at Brooksby Farm on Sunday–there was no youth category–she competed against the adults!  I am so proud of her!

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Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know about a concert happening on Saturday, November 14th.  The Nashville Clippers are a blend of folk, bluegrass, and the best of  Americana country music. Their relaxed style, varied instrumentation, and beautiful harmonies on familiar and obscure songs show their obvious love for the music they play. They’ve performed at the Boston Folk Festival, the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, coffeehouse venues, and house concerts. Benefit performances have helped collect 800 pounds of warm clothing for needy children and raised money for a fellow performer needing medical treatment. The concert is a benefit for the Cape Ann Time Bank, a network of people who contribute to each other’s well-being through giving and receiving services. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. at 222 Eastern Avenue in Gloucester.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.  For tickets and information, contact Jane Keddy at 978-281-5634 or  jkeddy@ymail.com.