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I have a cooking show called Inspired Cooking!

Because Wedding Season is fast approaching………..another clever idea from my friend Beth!

Posted on May 21, 2011

I know this story isn’t really Cape Ann oriented, but since lots of you will either be hosting or attending a wedding shower sometime this Spring/Summer, I thought this was a really clever idea. This project comes from my friend … Continue reading →

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Making Baked Stuffed Clams with Clark Dexter…YUM!

Posted on May 11, 2011

Here it is, friends! A new episode of Inspired Cooking airs on Cape Ann TV tonight at 8:30 and the show features one of my favorite guests the talented Clark Dexter!  Clark is a legend in the restaurant industry around … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Springtime Shortbread Cookies video from how2heroes!

Posted on April 23, 2011

Here’s the link to Lily’s awesome and easy Springtime shortbread cookies video that she did with how2heros last week.  They came to our house and shot her cooking in my Mom’s kitchen and she had a ball.  Because I don’t … Continue reading →

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Simple Spring Cream of Asparagus Soup

Posted on April 21, 2011

Hi friends!  Even though today is a little rough with that nasty wind and probably even a wind chill, here’s a nice easy seasonal soup for Spring and perhaps a first course at Easter Dinner on Sunday. This soup came … Continue reading →

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Two things: 1.I need your vote and 2. I am looking for new show ideas!

Posted on April 13, 2011

Happy Wednesday!  I need your help in this contest.  I know that GMG is everywhere and has lots of readers and this Cape Ann Girl needs some voting love from you.  My Spiced Cranberry Pumpkin Minis with Cashew Butter can … Continue reading →

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Recipes from Saturdays Home and Business Expo from Lily and Laurie

Posted on April 2, 2011

Good afternoon friends! Thank you all so much for coming out to see our food demos at the Expo on Saturday.  It meant a lot to have you there and I am so glad that both Lily and I made … Continue reading →

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Here it is….the Wild Card Finale of the Moovision Cook Off and the giveaway winners

Posted on March 26, 2011

Hi Friends! This is the final episode of the Gourmoo Cook Off that I participated in last December in California, the Wild Card round.  As one of the remaining two contestants I was able to choose one final recipe, made … Continue reading →

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Episode #4 of the Gourmoo Cook Off–the Dessert Round–and a giveaway!

Posted on March 18, 2011

Hi Friends: Here is the second to last episode of the Gourmoo Cookoff, the dessert round.  Check out the episode, our dessert creations and then after watching, let me know what you might have made with the delicious lactose free … Continue reading →

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Pet Portrait Event to Benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid

Posted on March 15, 2011

Pet Portrait Event  Underwood Photography will be holding a portrait event for your pet(s) to help raise money for the Cape Ann Animal Aid. Saturday and Sunday, March 26th and 27th 9am-4pm Package includes one 30-minute portrait session and one … Continue reading →

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Episode #3 of the Gourmoo Cook Off………the Entree Round

Posted on March 10, 2011

Hi friends.  Here’s episode three of the Gourmoo cook off that I participated in last December.  As you will see the competition was tough but I was proud of my dish, even though I did under cook the beautiful fish … Continue reading →

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Here it is….the next episode of the Gourmoo Cook Off–the Side Dish Round

Posted on March 3, 2011

Hi Friends–here’s the next installment of the Gourmoo Cook Off that I participated in last December in sunny southern California.  This episode is the second of five and I had so much fun filming it and cooking for the judges–Enjoy!

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Round one of the Gourmoo Cook Off–check it out!

Posted on February 18, 2011

Hi Friends! No, I didn’t get stuck head first in a snow bank or lost in a blizzard…..these last few months have been chaotic and wonderful at the same time and it is time to finally come up for air……….and … Continue reading →

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The perfect day for seafood chowder and yet another contest complete with recipe

Posted on January 13, 2011

Since Joey is stuck in Florida I am stepping up with another post this week, complete with recipe and a voting request, of course!  I have entered this recipe in the New England Country Soup “Ours vs. Yours” Challenge.  The … Continue reading →

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Calling All Local Artists! 2nd Annual “Messy Art Night” is Friday, February 4th

Posted on January 10, 2011

The Essex PTO is searching for local artists to participate in the second annual Messy Art Night on Friday, Feb. 4th from 5-8pm.   Do you know anyone who would enjoy sharing their talent and love of art with kids … Continue reading →

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A pot of corn chowder for Lily

Posted on January 4, 2011

As it often happens, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season ends with my girl sniffling and blowing her nose, wrapped on the couch in quilts and this year was no exception.  When I asked her what she would … Continue reading →

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GMG/THE OPEN DOOR HOLIDAY COOKIE CONTEST THIS SATURDAY AT CITY HALL!

Posted on December 8, 2010

Ladies, gentlemen and kids of all ages–fire up those ovens and bring your holiday cookies to Gloucester City Hall on Saturday, December 11th at 1:00pm for the second annual Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Cookie Contest to benefit The Open Door … Continue reading →

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Making Salmon and Dilled Potato Pie with Jerry from Cape Ann Pies–YUM!

Posted on November 16, 2010

Hi Everyone–I’m back after a whirlwind couple of weeks–cookoff madness but more on that later. I went to the world headquarters of Cape Ann Pies on Rockport last week to visit with all around nice guy and amazing baker/cook Jerry … Continue reading →

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Seafood Throwdown at the Rockport Harvest Festival

Posted on October 25, 2010

When Heather Atwood from Food for Thought and the Gloucester Daily Times called me early in the week and told me that they were looking for a competitor for the Seafood Throw down because one of the hotel chefs was … Continue reading →

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Food Feuds In Essex–the Great Fried Clam Battle Airs Tonight–It’s CLAMTASTIC!

Posted on October 21, 2010

“Iron Chef, Michael Symon dives into this seafood battle head first. In Essex Massachusetts (http://visitessexma.com/) it’s all about fried clams but Woodman’s and JT Farnhams make them better than anyone else. Michael Symon jumps in their kitchens, talks to foodies … Continue reading →

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Here’s a blue ribbon winner from the Fair….Sweet Sesame Crusted Shrimp with Asian Ginger Garlic Sauce

Posted on October 15, 2010

You know I love the Fair.  Lil and I spend a ton of time there during the 11 days volunteering, seeing friends, eating and having fun competing in the food contests in Coolidge Hall.  We both were very lucky this … Continue reading →

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Multi Marx Mushroom Mac & Cheese–Delicious, Comforting and yes, good for you!

Posted on October 14, 2010

Once in a while an offer comes along that is too good to refuse. I have lots of foodie friends who keep me connected when there are contests and giveaways to enter, especially when there is free food involved. To … Continue reading →

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Me? Bake A Yeast Bread?

Posted on October 13, 2010

I have always been one of those people who thought that baking a yeast bread was very difficult–yeast was some sort of mysterious creature and that terrible things would happen if I didn’t do everything just exactly right. Well, that … Continue reading →

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So Far at the Fair…..with pictures & recipes!

Posted on October 8, 2010

I could not be more proud!  Not only has my girl Lil been on national TV (The Nate Berkus Show) and featured in a national magazine (Kiwi Magazine) but now she is bringing home the ribbons at the Topsfield Fair! … Continue reading →

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Salty Dog Day at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum by Lily

Posted on September 19, 2010

Hi!  My name is Lily and I want to tell you about Salty Dog Days at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum on Saturday. I went to the event because my Nana was a judge in the Dog Costume Parade Contest and … Continue reading →

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MUMS THE WORD in Essex–do you have your mums yet?

Posted on September 17, 2010

No,  not MY Mum, the fantastic Sue Lufkin, but chrysanthemums–and they are lovely,  just like my Mum!  Did Fall come too fast for you to get your mums yet?  One day it was Summer and then BAM–Fall! Anyway, the Essex … Continue reading →

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