Monday, March 2, 2009

Personal Choices...the last bastion of control

I was trying so hard not to hear that the Dow dropped below 700 today but somehow the news reached my brain. The last time I felt so immobilized was in 1997, by a simple sentence "you have breast cancer". I heard the words but didn't know who they were directed at. I even remember looking around the small medical cubicle trying to determine who the recipient was. Finally I realized I was the only person there, sitting on a cold wooden stool wearing a scratchy paper "gown"...and he was talking to me. That surgeon (who I had never seen before) didn't exhibit a tad of bedside manner or compassion. At that moment I promised myself he would never touch me. And I saw to it that he didn't. Somehow you find the strength to dig deep into your soul, take back the power, and make positive decisions about your life.

Downtown Bradenton is home to a lot of wonderful artistic venues, yet small enough for us to co-mingle our talents. The South Florida Museum kicks off it's Cinema Cafe this Thursday with the American Museum of Natural History's Margaret Mead Traveling Film & Video Festival. That's a mouthful! The first film is about a family of goat herders and the challenges and life decisions they are forced to make. I'm delighted to have been chosen to provide some of the baked goods for the Cafe. Bonni Bakes' yummy cupcakes, brownies & lemon bars will be available along with beer, wine, snacks, soft drinks and coffee. General admission is $8 per screening Thursdays at 7pm on March 5th, March 12th, March 19th, March 26 & April 2nd. For more info, call 941-746-4131.

If you're looking for some down home lovin' (pronounced Shrimp n' Grits), stop by for lunch with Amy on Tuesday. And if that isn't enough, Mark Your Calendar for Amy's first "Southern Comfort Supper Party"! Thursday, March 26th. There will be two seatings at 6pm and 8pm. Dinner will include: Appetizers, Salad, Choice of Entree, and Dessert. Inclusive price of $19.95 (gratuity NOT included). And don't forget it's BYOB, so bring whatever you would like to drink! Full menu and event details will be available early next week but reserve your table early cause it's sure to be an Old Florida Good Time!

Tues March 3 Amy's Southern Comfort Cuisine lunch served 11-2:

Amy's "almost famous" Hambone Corn Chowder
A creamy cheesy blend of potatoes, corn, smoked ham chunks, broccoli and some other good stuff served pipin hot by the cup and when it's gone.......it's gone! $3.50

Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwich
Topped with crisp maple bacon, lettuce, tomato and served on a toasted whole wheat roll. Choice of side $8

Shrimp n' Grits
Large Gulf Shrimp swimmin' in a kicked up garlic cream sauce and ladled over hot
Cheese Grit Casserole + choice of side dish $9

Bradentucky Boil
Collard greens, cabbage, onions, spicy smoked sausage, carrots, red potatoes and cob corn.
Slow cooked in a hearty chicken and ham hock broth + choice of side dish $7

Roasted Broccoli n' Swamp Cabbage Salad
Garlic Roasted Broccoli, Heart of Palm & Artichoke served on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, w/ fresh tomato, sugar roasted pecans, maple bacon & sweet Valdalia onion vinaigrette $8

Roast Pork Po' Boy
Served on a toasted hoagie roll topped with caramelized sweet onions and smoked provolone cheese served with apple cider au jus for dippin' + choice of side dish $8

Cracker Mac n' Cheese Combo
A generous portion of soul soothin' oven baked 3 cheese elbow macaroni served with your choice of 2 side dishes $8

Key Lime Pie Squares
Take a slice with you.....'cause you know you'll crave it later! $3

Fresh Florida Strawberries n' Homemade Banana Ice Cream
Served over a slice of golden pound cake. Yum...Yum $3

Side Dishes
Bradentucky Boil, Cheese Grit Casserole, Cracker Mac n' Cheese, Swamp Apple Slaw $2

Cans of Soda or Bottled Spring Water $1 each
Sweet (or not) Louisiana Iced Tea or Pink Lemonade $2 (Free Refills)

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE...CASH ONLY

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Wed March 4 Bonni's New York City lunch served 11-2:

Mom's NY Chicken Noodle Soup served with crunchy fresh bread $4

Ses Salinas Salad romaine, red onion, cucumber, tomato, Spanish olives, Feta + House Dijon Vinaigrette (V) $4

Bonni's Spinach Salad with red onion, hard boiled egg, bacon and garbanzo beans + House Dijon Vinaigrette $6

Chicken added to your salad $2

Pick Two: Soup, House Salad (V) OR Stromboli (Florentine or Roast Veggie) (V) $7.50

Handmade Individual Thin-Crust Pizza (vegan available on request)

Naked Cheese mozzarella, red sauce, parmesan, fresh oregano (V) $6
New York mozzarella, pepperoni, red sauce, parmesan, fresh oregano $6
Mahon mozzarella, spinach, tomato, red onion, red sauce, oregano (V) $7
Margherita mozzarella, red sauce, tomato, parmesan, basil, olive oil (V) $7
White Pizza mozzarella, roasted garlic, broccoli, grilled onions, parmesan (V) $7
Chinese Chicken hoisin, roast garlic, chicken, broccoli, mozzarella, scallions $7

Dessert
Large crunchy cookie (ask for today’s flavors) (V) $1.25
Outrageous Brownie (V) $1.75
Texas-size Muffin (V) $1.75
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies (Pkg/4) (V) $4.50

Drinks
Bottled Spring Water, cans of soda $1
Brewed Raspberry Iced Tea or Hot Tea (assorted bags) $1.50
Our House Blend of Half/Caff Flavored Coffee $1.50

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Thurs March 4 Bonni's Light Lunch served 11-2:

Creamy Tomato Soup served with crunchy fresh bread $4

Ses Salinas Salad romaine, red onion, cucumber, tomato, Spanish olives, Feta + House Dijon Vinaigrette (V) $4

Chicken added to your salad $2

Curried Chicken Salad with mandarin, coconut & raisins served with mixed green salad, fresh fruit, mini muffins + House Dijon Vinaigrette $7.50

Pick Two: Soup, House Salad (V) OR Stromboli (Florentine or Roast Veggie) (V) $7.50

Dessert
Large crunchy cookie (ask for today’s flavors) $1.25
Outrageous Brownie $1.75
Texas-size Muffin $1.75
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies (Pkg/4) $4.50

Drinks
Bottled Spring Water, cans of soda $1
Brewed Raspberry Iced Tea or Hot Tea (assorted bags) $1.50
Our House Blend of Half/Caff Flavored Coffee $1.50

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We value your friendship and patronage but we don't accept Credit or Debit cards. If you want to make a reservation for have questions, just call us at 746-6647.

Menus for Friday, Saturday and information about this weekend's ArtWalk will be emailed on Thursday.

Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni



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