CHANGING GEARS WITHOUT A CLUTCH

NOTE NEW HOURS: OPEN THUR, FRI & SAT FOR LUNCH
served 11 - 2

THE OCT 24 MEZE DINNER HAS BEEN CANCELLED

This past week I've been filled with an incredibly wide range of emotions. I'm still not sure I've found my land legs now that the roller coaster ride appears to be over. I was very touched by your outpouring of love & compassion regarding the loss of my cousin Krista last week. It's still hard for me to accept that she's gone but the warmth of friends blunts some of the raw feelings. Thank you, you've helped me!!

The profusion of media attention paid to our breast cancer awareness fundraising show, "ARTSY UNDIES" continues to amaze me. Using the Andy Warhol Scale ("every person has 15 minutes of fame") I think I scored 6 Andys & have used up my lifetime quota. People have reported reading about it in the Bradenton Herald, Sarasota Herald Tribune, West Coast Woman and other publications, including a national one. Michelle Rieg's piece on our local ABC tv affiliate, Channel 7, ran at 5pm, 6pm, 11pm, 2:30am and even 7am the next day again. Erica Newport's write-up on www.bradentontimes.com positioned it in the context of an ArtWalk and included interviews with some of the artists and great photos.

I'm grateful for all of the publicity because the purpose of the show is to encourage people to get a yearly mammogram and see a doctor if they find something suspicious. I'm a 12 year BC survivor and my cancer was found during a routine mammogram. There is a program that can help some women who don't have health insurance & can't afford testing. For information call the Manatee Health Dept at 941-748-0747 and ask for Jan or Kathy. Discovering BC in its earliest stages usually results in a better outcome. Ironically, one of the participating artists in our show was diagnosed with BC only two days after dropping off her entry. She has already had surgery and is recuperating before further treatment, knowing that she has the loving support of all of us. If you haven't experienced being in the midst of 51 uniquely decorated bras on a mission, they will be on display at Bonni Bakes for the rest of the month.

I got home from my cousin Krista's funeral close to midnight last Sunday and dragged my ass for days trying to recover emotionally & from sleep deprivation. I was blindsided at 3pm Thursday when Stephanie announced she just decided not to work here any longer, effective immediately. Stunned, numbed doesn't even approach my reaction. So I apologize to those of you who had reservations for the Meze Dinner on Oct 24, now cancelled. I'm sorry that her announcement came after the Village of Arts' ArtWalk magazine covering the next two months had just been printed, making the information in both my listing & ad inaccurate.

You can probably guess that my ultimate reaction (a few hours of sleep helps amazingly!) was one of re-direction. I believe you should never get sucked into looking back (Lot's wife had that real salty reaction) but instead embrace the future and all of its possibilities. With little opportunity for long-range planning, for now I've decided to cook lunch on Thur, Fri & Sat from 11-2, basically preparing a menu of those great NYC favorites like thin-crust pizza, fresh salads, home made soup, fresh baked bread & yummy desserts. Can fresh bagels be far behind?

In addition, the DOGGIE DINING EXPERIENCE will be available at lunch each day. In conjunction with the 12 year old Beardie/mix I live with, Spats McMuffin Brown (known lovingly as Muffin), we've cooked/tested/tasted/agreed upon the items featured on "MUFFIN"S MENU" for doggies dining with their people. Everything is made from fresh, natural, people quality ingredients. Starting in November we'll be partnering with a local dog rescue group each month and donating 100% of the profits from MUFFIN'S MENU to them. You can bring your dog with you for lunch but you have to eat outside on the patio. Oh, there are a few more City of Bradenton rules, but polite dogs on leashes shouldn't have a problem. Free water bowls are always available. Ordering from Muffin's Menu is strictly optional. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni


Bonni’s NYC LUNCH Thur, Fri & Sat Oct 15-17 Served from 11-2

CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP
The vermillion color will brighten your day but the complex flavors of the vegetables will make you smile. Served with homemade bread $4

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Sandwich on my 100% whole wheat yogurt bread served with chips & deli cole slaw $6

OR

Platter with organic mixed greens + salad veggies, fresh fruit & mini muffins $7.50

SES SALINAS SALAD (V)
Organic greens, cukes, tomato, red onion, Spanish olives & Feta cheese served with Bonni’s Honey Dijon Vinaigrette $4 Add Chicken $2

PICK TWO Bowl of Soup, House Salad OR A Stromboli* $7.50
*choose Florentine w/spinach & tomato) (V) or Roasted Veggies w/Feta (V)

HANDMADE 8” 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(V) $6
MAHON - mozzarella, spinach, tomato, red onion, red sauce, oregano (V) $7
MARGHERITA - mozzarella, red sauce, tomato, Parmesan, basil, olive oil (V) $7
CHINESE CHICKEN - hoisin, garlic, chicken, broccoli, mozzarella, scallions $7

(V) = Vegetarian

DESSERT
REAL NYC Rugelach
Large Crunchy Cookie (assorted flavors) $1.25
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies (pkg of 4) $4.50
Chunky Muffin $1.75

DRINKS
Mango Lassi the Indian “smoothie” made with organic mango & homemade preservative-free yogurt $3
With organic protein powder $4.50

Bottled Spring Water $1
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper $1
Brewed Raspberry Iced Tea or Hot Tea (assorted bags) $1.50
House Blend of Half-Caff/Half-DeCaff Flavored Coffee $1.50

Bread & Dessert baked on-site Vegetarian Options

We don't take credit or debit cards

Lunch served THUR-SAT 11AM - 2PM

To join our emailing list and receive a weekly menu update, send a request to bonnibakes@gmail.com.

BONNI BAKES
in the Village of the Arts
930 12 ST W (just south of 9th Ave/MLK)
BRADENTON, FL 34205
(941) 746-6647 bonnibakes@gmail.com

DOGGIE DINING ON THE FRONT PATIO

Let your leashed dog keep you company during lunch on our patio. Free water always available. Check out "Muffin's Menu" of homemade doggie entrees including Beef Stew, Chicken Cheddar Croquette, Beef/Chicken Wontons in Beef Stock and Long Simmered Marrow Bones. We even have a new DOGGIE BOUTIQUE inside filled with homemade cookies and other special things for you & your furry friend.

NOW SHOWING IN THE GALLERY AT BONNI BAKES

"Artsy Undies"a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer art show.
See 50+ uniquely decorated bras & panties dedicated to finding a cure for Breast Cancer.

Free & open Thurs-Sat 11-2 through month of OCTOBER