Monday, August 31, 2009

SEPTEMBER MENUS @ BONNI BAKES

It's that time of month again, so of course we're reinventing ourselves. September is dedicated to the stable personalities...less frenetic, more focused. We'll be doing just two menus per week (down from our prior four). It should require less medication & memory testing on our parts. Steph will be presenting a culturally themed menu served Tues, Wed & Thurs. I'll be doing my New York City thang with the same menu for Fri & Sat. The exception is (and there's ALWAYS an exception!) the Village ArtWalk this Friday Sept 4 from 6-9:30pm is limited to NY Pizza and desserts, but Sat Sept 5 from 11-4pm reverts back to the full weekend menu. Did you get that? At least there won't be a pop quiz this time. The bottom line is that it really doesn't matter. We always have fresh, made-from-scratch, yummy stuff...come join us for whatever. Don't hesitate to call (941) 746-6647 and ask, "what's on the menu today?"

Sept 1, 2, 3 TUES-THUR STEPH'S MIDDLE EASTERN LUNCH
Chick Pea Soup $4; Couscous Salad $4; Baba Ganough $4; Hummus $4; Spinach Pie $4; Kefta Kebab $4; Chicken Pita $4. Choose two: pick 2 items from above $7.50. Greek Salad $6; Luncheon Meze: mini servings of Spinach Pie, Moroccan Chicken Pie, Kefta Kebab, Pita Triangles w/Yogurt cheese topped with Olive Paste, Assorted Olives, Hummus, Baba Ganough and Middle Eastern Pickles $7.50. Farmer's Bread, take some home just $3.50/loaf. Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50; Double Chocolate Brownie $2; Baklava $2.

Sept 4 & 5 FRI-SAT BONNI'S NEW YORK CITY LUNCH
Ginger Carrot Soup $4; Quiche/NYC Salad Platter $7.50; Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2); Pick Two from Soup, House Salad or Stromboli $7.50; Handmade Thin Crust 8" Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7. Coconut Mango/Lime Cupcake $2; Outrageous Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg; Large Crunchy Cookie $1.25; Chunky Muffin $1.75

SEPTEMBER ARTWALK: FRI 6-9:30pm and SAT 11-4pm

Sept 8, 9, 10 TUES-THUR STEPH'S ITALIAN LUNCH
Minestrone Soup $4; Italian Tossed Salad $4; Insalata Caprese $5; Antipasto $6; Mama's Lasagna w/Italian Tossed Salad $7.50; Bruschetta Pomodoro $4. Meatball Wedge $5, Spinach Calzone $5, Sausage & Peppers Calzone $5 -- add soup or tossed salad for $3.50. Cannoli $2.50, Chocolate Rum Ball $2, assorted Cookies $1.

Sept 11 & 12 FRI-SAT BONNI'S NEW YORK CITY BRUNCH LUNCH
Vodka Bloody Mary Soup $4; My "Real" NYC Bagel Platter w/Nova Cream Cheese $7.50; Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2); Pick Two from Soup, House Salad or Stromboli $7.50; Handmade Thin Crust 8" Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7. Outrageous Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg; Upper West Side Eclair $2.25; Large Crunchy Cookie $1.25; Chunky Muffin $1.75

Sept 15, 16, 17 TUES-THUR STEPH'S DOWN HOME SOUTHERN LUNCH
Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich$4; Alabama Pulled Pork Sandwich $5; Shrimp 'n Grits $6; Chicken Pot Pie w/Rosemary $5; Frogmore Stew $6; Ham 'n Greens Pot Pie $5. SIDES: Country Apple Slaw, Cheese Grits or Divine Mac & Cheese $3 each. Down Home Cornbread $1.50; Alabama Biscuits $1.50; Red Velvet Cake $3.50; Sweet Potato Pie $2.50; Key Lime Pie $3

Sept 18 & 19 FRI-SAT BONNI'S ASIAN NEW YORK CITY LUNCH
Homemade Wonton Soup w/Noodles $4; Summer Roll Platter $7.50; Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2); Pick Two from Soup, House Salad or Stromboli $7.50; Handmade Thin Crust 8" Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7. Mango Lassi $3; Outrageous Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg; Large Crunchy Cookie $1.25; Chunky Muffin $1.75

Sept 22, 23, 24 TUES-THUR STEPH'S IF IT'S TUESDAY IT MUST BE ENGLAND LUNCH
Cheddar Potato Soup $4; Suffolk Waldorf Salad $4; French Tossed Salad $4; BLT Sandwich $4. Choose Two: pick 2 items from above $7.50. French Quiche w/Tossed Salad $7; French Ratatouille $5; Shepard's Pie $5; Beef Pasties $5; Irish Brown Bread $3.50/loaf, French Bread $2/loaf. Take some home! Irish Bread Pudding w/Caramel Whiskey Sauce $3; Creme Puffs $2, Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50.

Sept 25 & 26 FRI-SAT BONNI'S NEW YORK CITY SLIDER LUNCH
Curried Pumpkin Soup $4; Assorted Sliders w/Salad $7.50; Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2); Pick Two from Soup, House Salad or Stromboli $7.50; Handmade Thin Crust 8" Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7. Outrageous Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg; Rice Pudding w/Whipped Cream $2.50; Large Crunchy Cookies $1.25; Chunky Muffins $1.75

Sept 26 SAT ETHIOPIAN DINNER two seatings: 5:30 & 7:30 pm Reservations required TEL: (941) 746-6647 $15+tax+tip all inclusive dinner. Serving Spicy Chicken, (doro wet) Chickpea Sauce, (yeshiro) Collard Greens, (gomen) Mild Beef Stew, (zigni alicha) Mixed Vegetable Stew, (yeataket alicha) Spicy Red Lentils, (yemisir kek wet), injera is served on the side to scoop the food up with. Coffee, tea sodas. Bring your own wine or beer. No corkage fee. VEGETARIAN PLATTERS AVAILABLE!

Sept 29, 30, Oct 1 TUES-THUR STEPH'S MIDDLE EASTERN LUNCH
Kebab $4; Chicken Pita $4. Choose two: pick 2 items from above $7.50. Greek Salad $6; Luncheon Meze: mini servings of Spinach Pie, Moroccan Chicken Pie, Kefta Kebab, Pita Triangles w/Yogurt cheese topped with Olive Paste, Assorted Olives, Hummus, Baba Ganough and Middle Eastern Pickles $7.50. Farmer's Bread, take some home just $3.50/loaf. Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50; Double Chocolate Brownie $2; Baklava $2.

Drinks: Coffee or Iced Tea $1.50; Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Spring Water $1
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Bread & Dessert baked on-site / Vegetarian Options / We don't take credit or debit cards

Lunch served TUES-SAT 11AM-2PM All dinners by RESERVATION ONLY

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

Monday, August 24, 2009

I'm Thankful The Damn Week Is Over...

So there I was hugging the incredible hulks of mangoes as they were plucked from the tree. All smiles, giddy, awed by how many I could wrap my arms around at once. It was hot so I splashed water on my face, neck & chest in between carrying my load, like Gunga Din. He was lucky, he carried water. I was naive, I carried fresh mangoes with its sap running onto my body. It was a few days later, after the painful itching rash & swelling began, that I learned that I had an allergic reaction to the mangoes. Specifically, the clear fluid that oozes after its umbilical cord with the tree is severed. That fluid contains the same chemical compound found in POISON IVY!!!! I've been a mess ever since. Google "mango allergy" and educate yourself because we're living in a tropical paradise and Mother Nature sometimes has a wicked sense of humor.

To distract myself from all of this, some other force of Nature decided that it would be interesting for a pipe to burst under the bathroom floor at the bakery. That's how Sunday morning started. You might understand why I'm anxious to get back to work and safely encase myself in flour. For this last week in August we'll feature Lebanese, Greek & Turkish lunch entrees courtesy of Stephanie Tues-Thur, and I'll be doing my New York City thing Fri-Sat. See details below.

We're ending the month on a high note. Saturday night, August 29, Steph & I will team up to present the Spanish Beach Dinner. The menu is based on lush picnics I've participated in on the wonderful island of Menorca, in the Mediterranean off the coast of Barcelona. As usual there will be two seatings @ 5:30 and 7:30; you can bring your own wine, beer or sangria; it is all inclusive at $20+tax/per person; we don't take credit or debit cards, cash only; reservations required. Call 941-746-6647 to reserve...space is limited. Here's the menu:

Gazpacho (icy cold pureed tomato based vegetable soup); Tortilla Espanol (classic potato & onion frittata); Gambas a la Plancha (large shrimp grilled with lemon & olive oil, then chilled) served with Aioli Caper Sauce; Orange & Red Onion Salad (with raisins, almonds & olives) dressed with Spanish Vinaigrette, Huevos Rellenos de Gambas (deviled eggs with shrimp, Spanish olives & paprika); Pan Integral (fresh baked crusty wheat bread); Dessert (Seasonal Fruit with Spanish Pastries) and Beverages (Citrus Iced Tea, Assorted Sodas and Coffee). Bring your own wine, beer or Sangria. No corkage fee. Menorcan sandals, optional.

Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni
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TUES August 25
Steph’s LEBANESE Menu served 11-2

Lentil Lemon Soup V
A traditional lentil soup with spinach, mint and lemon, served with homemade Pita bread. $4

Couscous Salad V
Tomato, red and green sweet peppers, greens beans, chickpeas, cucumbers, raisins, green olives and couscous mixed with a tahini, mint, lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing.$4
Add chicken for $2

Falafel V
Spicy chickpea croquettes stuffed into homemade Pita bread with organic home grown lettuce, tomato, and topped with cucumber sauce. $4

Chicken Pita:
Spicy yogurt marinated shredded chicken breast stuffed into homemade Pita bread with home grown organic lettuce, tomato and topped with cucumber sauce. $4

Choose Two: pick 2 items from above. $7.50

Handmade Pita
$.50 each

V indicates vegetarian

Beverages:

Coffee or Hot Tea $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Bottled Water $1.00


Desserts
Baklava $2
Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $2

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WED AUGUST 26 Steph’s GREEK LUNCH served 11-2

Chick Pea Soup V
A hearty soup of chick peas with lemon, parsley and onions, served with Farmer’s bread. $4

Greek Salad V
Tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese with my own Greek dressing; served with Farmer’s bread. $4

Spinach Pie V
Fillo dough filled strudel style with spinach, onions, parsley, eggs, feta cheese baked to a golden brown. $4

Bread & Cheese V

Slices of Farmer’s bread served with Feta cheese and Kalamata olives. $4


Choose two: pick 2 items from above. $7.50

Farmer’s BreadV

A rustic, crusty bread baked right here. Take some home! $3.50/loaf
V = VEGETARIAN

Beverages:

Coffee $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, bottled water $1


Desserts:
Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $2
Baklava $2
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THUR August 27 STEPH'S TURKISH LUNCH served 11-2

Chick Pea Soup V

A hearty soup of chick peas with lemon, parsley and onions, served with Farmer’s bread. $4


Turkish Salad: V

Mixed salad greens from my organic garden, red beans, tomato, mint, parsley, with lemon-mustard-olive oil dressing served with homemade Pita bread. $4
Add chicken $2

Baba Ganough: V

Eggplant roasted and pureed with tahini and garlic and cumin,served with homemade Pita bread. $4


Falafel: V
Spicy chickpea croquettes stuffed into homemade Pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and topped with tahini garlic sauce. $4

Chicken Pita

Spicy yogurt marinated shredded chicken stuffed into homemade Pita bread with lettuce, tomato and tahini garlic sauce $4


Choose Two: pick 2 items from above, served with Brown bread. $7.50

Brown bread: (V)

Whole wheat, oats hearty bread. $3.50/loaf Take some home!

V = VEGETARIAN

Beverages:

Coffee $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, bottled water $1


Desserts:

Baklava $2
Carrot Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $2
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FRI August 28 & SAT August 29 BONNI'S BASIC NYC LUNCH served 11-2
Cheddar Corn Chowder
Kernals of young local corn surrounded by a creamy cheddar infused broth with potatoes, onions and bacon. Served with homemade bread on the side. $4

The Classic NYC Salad w/Shrimp
The perfect marriage of organic baby greens, red onion, toasted almonds, sweet pepper, manadarin & plump poached shrimp. Served w/Tropical Viniagrette. $7.50

Ses Salinas Salad (V)
Mixed organic greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Spanish olives & Feta cheese, served with Bonni’s Honey Dijon Vinaigrette $4Add chicken $2

Pick Two (V) 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
Sweet Potato Rum Punch Cake w/Whipped Cream $3.50
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg of 4
Large crunchy cookie (assorted flavors) (V) $1.25

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/Half-DeCaff Flavored Coffee $1.50
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Remember, we love you but we don't take debit/credit cards...or your first born.
If you'd like to join our email list and receive weekly updates of menus & events in The Village, send your request to bonnibakes@gmail.com

LUNCH SERVED TUES-SAT FROM 11-2.

SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES TO ORDER AND CATERING AVAILABLE.


BONNI BAKES
in the Village of the Arts
930 12th Street West
Bradenton, FL
(941) 746-6647

bonnibakes@gmail.com

Sunday, August 16, 2009

BEWARE: THE MIGHTY ARE FALLING



If I thought you were gullible I'd say we've been invaded by space aliens and their young will be hatching soon. They certainly look like "pods" I've seen in sci-fi movies. But because I respect you and have a penchant towards honesty, I'll admit that they simply grew on a tree. Right here in my backyard. And grow they do until each one weighs 3-4 pounds. Under that smooth green skin they're aching to open and reveal their dazzling yellow orange flesh. Look how they tower over a pound of butter! They're Keitt mangoes and they've just been picked by hand off of my tree. This is the first year that there are more than just a handful. I never liked mangoes until I tasted one of these babies. You may have tasted their special flavor coming through my Mango Muffins, Mango Lassi or that famous Bonni Bakes drink, the Mango Tango. I've been trying to outwit a clever young squirrel who delights in throwing down partially eaten fruit from the high branches. Here's my problem, they're all going to ripen at the same time. I'll cook with some and freeze a lot for my own use. But I'll also have a limited number available for sale this week. So if you want a piece of tropical paradise, these organic beauties will be available for $3.50 each. First come, first served. Call me at 746-6647 to reserve one.

And now to consider the other extreme. Take a look at the details on this miniature version of the entire Bonni Bakes building, all four sides + roof. Karen Jennis took lots of photos, went searching for just the perfect rock and then painstakingly re-created it, including the tiniest of details. She painted a zillion individual shingles; chocolate chips on the cookie in the gecko's mouth; curtains seen through the front windows and even outdoor landscaping. Her concentration is amazing, especially when you're painting with a brush that only has two hairs! Make sure you see this little treasure the next time you're in. We'll be displaying an array of Karen's work in the near future. And yes, she does accept commissions.

This week culminates in a spectacular dinner on Saturday night, featuring an endless assortment of taste treats from countries in the Middle East. Stephanie's "MEZE DINNER" sold out quickly last time and many people were disappointed. Don't let that happen this go round. There are two seatings: 5:30 & 7:30pm, prix-fixe complete menu just $20+tax/per person. Here's the amazing line-up: Hummus, Baba Ganough, Marinated Olives, Basil Tomato, Marinated Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Olive Paste Tarts, Spinach Feta Triangles, Walnut Stuffed Grape Leaves, White Cheese Marinated in Garlic Olive Oil, Roasted Red Peppers, Assorted Pita Triangles, Falafel with Harissa, Zucchini Patties with Yogurt Garlic Sauce, Vegetable Kebabs with Tabouleh, Moroccan Chicken Triangles, Kefta Kebabs with Sesame Garlic Sauce, Baklava and Stuffed Dates. Beverages will include Orange Blossom Lemonade, Iced Mint Tea, Assorted Sodas and Turkish Coffee. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS! Bring your own wine, beer, and ouzo. No corkage fee. We don't take credit or debit cards, CASH ONLY. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call 941-746-6647 to reserve.

Check out the Aug 19th Food Section of the Sarasota Herald Tribune for my interview with Marsha Fottler. If you don't want to cook the recipes yourself, join us on Sat night, August 29th, when we'll prepare the complete menu for Bonni's SPANISH BEACH DINNER. This menu was inspired by picnics I've shared with loved ones on the stunning beaches of Menorca, Spain. Including one at the beach where Mary Jane lived in a tent and Holstein cows wandered loose along the shore!

Gazpacho (icy cold pureed tomato based vegetable soup); Tortilla Espanol (classic potato & onion frittata); Gambas a la Plancha (large shrimp grilled with lemon & olive oil, then chilled) served with Aioli Caper Sauce; Fresh Orange & Red Onion Salad (with raisins, almonds & olives) dressed with Spanish Vinaigrette, Huevos Rellenos de Gambas (deviled eggs with shrimp, Spanish olives & paprika); Pan Integral (fresh baked crusty wheat bread); Dessert (Fresh Fruit with Spanish Pastries) and Beverages (Citrus Iced Tea, Assorted Sodas and Coffee). Bring your own wine, beer or Sangria. No corkage fee. $20+tax/per person. We don't take credit or debit cards, CASH ONLY. Two seatings: 5:30 & 7:30PM. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, Menorcan sandals optional. Call Bonni at 941-746-6647.

Meanwhile, there'll be a lot of yummy things available for lunch this week. We hope to see you soon. We'll be hanging some of the bras & panties that have arrived for our "Artsy Undies" cancer fundraiser exhibit, opening October 2nd. I'm working on mine, hope you're working on yours. Call for more information.

Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni
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TUES August 18 STEPH'S TURKISH LUNCH served 11-2

Chick Pea Soup V

A hearty soup of chick peas with lemon, parsley and onions, served with Farmer’s bread. $4


Turkish Salad: V

Mixed salad greens from my organic garden, red beans, tomato, mint, parsley, with lemon-mustard-olive oil dressing served with homemade Pita bread. $4
Add chicken $2

Baba Ganough: V

Eggplant roasted and pureed with tahini and garlic and cumin,served with homemade Pita bread. $4


Falafel: V
Spicy chickpea croquettes stuffed into homemade Pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and topped with tahini garlic sauce. $4

Chicken Pita

Spicy yogurt marinated shredded chicken stuffed into homemade Pita bread with lettuce, tomato and tahini garlic sauce $4



Choose Two: pick 2 items from above, served with Brown bread. $7.50

Brown bread: (V)

Whole wheat, oats hearty bread. $3.50/loaf Take some home!

V = VEGETARIAN
Beverages:

Coffee $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, bottled water $1


Desserts:

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Peach Strudel $2.50
Baklava $2
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WED August 19 STEPH'S MOROCCAN LUNCH served 11-2

Ramadan Soup V
Lentils, chickpeas, saffron, cilantro hearty soup; served with Moroccan country bread. $4

Moroccan Chicken Pie
Cinnamon, ginger, saffron spiced chicken sandwiched between layers of crisp phyllo pastry with almonds. $4

Spinach Pie V

Fillo dough filled strudel style with spinach, onions, parsley, eggs, feta cheese baked to a golden brown. $4


Couscous Salad V
Tomato, red and green sweet peppers, greens beans, chickpeas, cucumbers, raisins, green olives and couscous mixed with a tahini, mint, lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing; served with Moroccan country bread. $4

V = VEGETARIAN

Beverages:
Coffee $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, bottled water $1

Desserts:
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Peach Strudel $2.50
Baklava $2
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THUR August 20 STEPH'S IRISH LUNCH served 11-2

Cheddar Potato Soup: V

Potatoes, cheddar cheese and onions, in smooth hearty soup served with Brown Bread. $4


Cabbage and Mixed Greens Salad: V

Mixed salad greens from my organic garden, cabbage, tomato and green onions tossed with a honey mustard vinaigrette served with Brown bread. $4


Cheddar Sandwich: V
Shredded Cheddar cheese mixed with hot mustard, onion and mayo spread between two slices of home made Brown bread. $4

Egg Salad Sandwich: V
Free range organic eggs, mayo, mustard, celery and seasonings on top of two slices of Brown bread. $4

Beef Pasties:
Beef, potatoes and my own home grown organic Florida sweet onions encased in a pastry turnover. $4

Choose Two: pick 2 items from above. $7.50

Brown Bread:

A wholesome bread made with white & whole wheat flour and oats. Take home a loaf! $3.50


V indicates vegetarian

Beverages:

Coffee or Hot Tea $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Bottled Water $1


Desserts

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Peach Strudel $2.50
Baklava $2

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Fri & Sat August 21 & 22 NEW YORK CITY LIGHT LUNCH served 11-2

When the pavement starts to melt and you seek the shade between tall buildings, you know it's summer in the City. Time for light tastes and textures that go down easy & soothe your soul. Relax & enjoy the fruit of my organic Keitt mango tree or take one of the giants home for $3.50

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Always a favorite, this delicious elixir is the color of an evening sunset gliding smoothly to the horizon. Crunch it up a little with Bonni's Breadstix on the side. $4

Quiche & Salad Platter
What could be cooler than a wedge of homemade quiche surrounded by crisp organic mixed greens with Mango Vinaigrette, plus fresh organic Keitt Mango from my tree. $7.50

Ses Salinas Salad (V)
Mixed organic greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Spanish olives & Feta cheese, served with Bonni’s Honey Dijon Vinaigrette $4

Grilled Chicken added to your salad $2

Pick Two: Bowl of Soup, House Salad OR A Stromboli* $7.50
*choose either Florentine (spinach/tomato) (V) or Roasted Veggie (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
Keitt Mango Cheesecake w/fresh Blueberry Wine Sauce $3.50
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg of 4
Large crunchy cookie (assorted flavors) (V) $1.25
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Remember, we love you but we don't take debit/credit cards...or your first born.
If you'd like to join our email list and receive weekly updates of menus & events in The Village, send your request to bonnibakes@gmail.com

LUNCH SERVED TUES-SAT FROM 11-2.

SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES TO ORDER AND CATERING AVAILABLE.


BONNI BAKES
in the Village of the Arts
930 12th Street West
Bradenton, FL
(941) 746-6647

bonnibakes@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

What's Cooking @ Bonni Bakes August 2009

8/11 TUES BRITISH LUNCH 11-2
Cheddar Potato Soup $4, Suffolk Waldorf Salad $4, Egg Salad Sandwich $4, Beef Pasty $4, Cheddar & Hot Mustard Sandwich $4. Pick 2/$7.50 Brown Bread $3.50/loaf.

8/12 WED GREEK LUNCH 11-2
Chick Pea Soup $4, Greek Salad $4, Spinach Pie $4, Farmers Bread, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives $4. Pick 2/$7.50

8/13 THUR LEBANESE LUNCH 11-2
Lentil Lemon Soup $4, Couscous Salad $4, Falafel $4, Chicken Pita $4, pick 2/$7.50 Handmade Pita $.50 each

8/14 FRI & 8/15 SAT MY BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD LUNCH 11-2
Italian Beef &Veggie Soup w/Meatballs $4, Eggplant Parmesan & Salad $7.50, Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2), Pick Two (Soup, House Salad or Stromboli) $7.50, Thin Crust 8” Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7

8/18 TUES TURKISH LUNCH 11-2
Chick Pea Soup $4, Turkish Salad $4, Baba Ganough $4, Falafel $4, Chicken Pita $4. Pick 2/$7.50. Handmade Pita $.50 each.

8/19 WED MOROCCAN LUNCH 11-2
Ramadan Soup $4, Couscous Salad $4, Moroccan Chicken Pie $4, Spinach Pie with Cheese, Moroccan Country Bread $3.50 loaf.

8/20 THUR IRISH LUNCH 11-2
Cheddar Potato Soup $4, Cabbage Salad $4, Egg Salad Sandwich $4, Beef Pasty $4, Cheddar & Hot Mustard Sandwich $4. Pick 2/$7.50 Brown Bread $3.50/loaf

8/21 FRI & 8/22 SAT NEW YORK CITY LIGHT LUNCH 11-2
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup $4, Quiche & Salad Platter $7.50, Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2), Pick Two (Soup, House Salad, Stromboli) $7.50, Thin Crust 8” Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7

8/22 SAT MIDDLE EAST MEZE DINNER 5:30pm & 7:30pm seating
Eat your way through an extensive sampling of foods from countries in the region. $20 prix-fixe menu, bring your own wine or beer. Reservations required.

8/25 TUES LEBANESE LUNCH 11-2
Lentil Lemon Soup $4, Couscous Salad $4, Falafel $4, Chicken Pita $4, pick 2/$7.50 Handmade Pita $.50 each

8/26 WED GREEK LUNCH 11-2
Chick Pea Soup $4, Greek Salad $4, Spinach Pie $4, Farmers Bread, Feta Cheese & Kalamata olives $4. Pick 2/$7.50 Farmers Bread $3.50/loaf.

8/27 THUR TURKISH LUNCH 11-2
Chick Pea Soup $4, Turkish Salad $4, Baba Ganough $4, Falafel $4, Chicken Pita $4. Pick 2/$7.50. Handmade Pita $.50 each.

8/28 FRI & 8/29 SAT YOUR BASIC NEW YORK CITY LUNCH 11-2
Cheddar Corn Chowder $4, That Classic NYC Salad w/Shrimp $7.50, Ses Salinas Salad $4 (add Chicken $2), Pick Two (Soup, House Salad or Stromboli) $7.50, Thin Crust 8” Pizza: Cheese or Pepperoni $6; Margherita, Mahon or Chinese Chicken $7.

8/29 SAT SPANISH BEACH DINNER 5:30pm & 7:30pm seatings, as described in Sarasota Herald Tribune food article August 19th
Gazpacho, Fresh Orange & Red Onion Salad, Gambas a la Plancha w/Aioli Caper Sauce, Huevos Rellenos de Gambas, Tortilla Espanol, Pan Integral & Dessert. $20 prix-fixe menu, bring your own wine or beer. Reservations required.

Drinks: Coffee or Iced Tea $1.50; Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Spring Water $1

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LUNCH SERVED TUES-SAT, 11am-2pm

BONNI BAKES in the VILLAGE OF THE ARTS
930 12th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
bonnibakes@gmail.com For Take-Out FAX or Call (941) 746-6647

Monday, August 10, 2009

I'M BACK, BUT A LITTLE BRAIN-DEAD

The concept was simple: close the business for about two weeks, get some work done around the place (cleaning, painting, re-organizing, landscaping) and spend the rest of time at the beach, or the movies, or someplace in between. Looking back it was way too optimistic to assume that my ever-growing list could be completed in a few days. Throw in making 45 pounds of pecan crunch for a friend's company & a course of lymphatic drainage massage 3x/week for my lymphedema. It's a wonder that I wasn't committed to the land of the kind strangers in white coats. A marathon of madness, I survived by the assistance of some wonderful friends, and like Alice, I've come out of the rabbit hole tired but pretty much in tact.

I hope you enjoy the inviting chartreuse fence that now compliments the front of Bonni Bakes. Tons of rosemary bushes were trimmed but the tenacious survivors are already putting out new buds! We scoured the building from top to bottom and I couldn't pass up an opportunity to move furniture & re-organize the space. Thank goodness some of the furniture has casters! I think it looks great and is more pleasant to navigate. Can't wait to get your reaction.

Because it's a shortened month, Stephanie & I have only planned two dinners. She is going to recreate her immensely popular Middle Eastern Meze Dinner on Sat Aug 22. It's a wonderful way to experience food from several countries at one seating, without needing a passport.

I've been interviewed by Marsha Fottler for an article that will appear in the Food Section of the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Aug 19th. The question was: what would you make & bring to enjoy a dinner at the beach? Because of all of the years and picnics that Rea & I spent with our wonderful friends The Whites on the island of Menorca, it had to be A Spanish Beach Dinner. You can read the article, cook up some of the recipes yourself or join us here on Sat Aug 29 and savor the full menu. Both dinners require advance reservations, are prix-fixe at $20/per person, and of course you're welcome to bring your own beer or wine (no corkage charge).

Our complete August menus have been posted to this site. If you'd like a PDF version send a request to bonnibakes@gmail.com. It will also be attached to this week's email for our subscribers. After a two week hiatus your taste buds must be aching, so join us for some soul soothing real food, handmade from scratch, just for you.

Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni
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TUES August 11 STEPH'S BRITISH LUNCH served 11-2

Cheddar Potato Soup: (V)

Potatoes, my home grown organic Florida sweet onions, in smooth hearty soup topped with Cheddar cheese and served with Brown Bread. $4


Suffolk Waldorf Salad: (V)

Apples, dried cranberries and walnuts tossed with mayo, peanut butter, lemon dressing on a bed of my home grown organic greens served with Brown Bread. $4

Egg Salad Sandwich: (V)
Free range organic eggs, fresh herbs and mayonnaise on open-face Brown Bread. $4

Cheddar and Hot Mustard Sandwich: (V)
Shredded Cheddar cheese mixed with hot mustard, onion and mayo spread between two slices of Brown bread. $4

Beef Pasty:
Beef, potatoes and my own home grown organic Florida sweet onions encased in a pastry turnover. $4

Choose Two: pick 2 items from above, served with Brown bread. $7.50

Brown bread: (V)

Whole wheat, oats hearty bread. $3.50/loaf Take some home!

V = VEGETARIAN
Beverages:

Coffee $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, bottled water $1


Desserts:

Blueberry Pie $3.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $2
Baklava $2
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WED August 12 STEPH'S GREEK LUNCH served 11-2

Chick Pea Soup V
A hearty soup of chick peas with lemon, parsley and onions, served with Farmer’s bread. $4
Greek Salad V
Tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese with my own Greek dressing; served with Farmer’s bread. $4
Spinach Pie V
Fillo dough filled strudel style with spinach, onions, parsley, eggs, feta cheese baked to a golden brown. $4

Bread & Cheese V
Slices of Farmer’s bread served with Feta cheese and Kalamata olives. $4
Choose two: pick 2 items from above. $7.50

Farmer’s Bread V
A rustic, crusty bread baked right here. Take some home! $3.50/loaf
V = VEGETARIAN

Beverages:
Coffee $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, bottled water $1

Desserts:
Blueberry Pie $3.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $2
Baklava $2
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THUR August 13 STEPH'S LEBANESE LUNCH served 11-2

Lentil Lemon Soup V
A traditional lentil soup with spinach, mint and lemon, served with homemade Pita bread. $4

Couscous Salad V
Tomato, red and green sweet peppers, greens beans, chickpeas, cucumbers, raisins, green olives and couscous mixed with a tahini, mint, lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing.$4
Add chicken for $2

Falafel V

Spicy chickpea croquettes stuffed into homemade Pita bread with organic home grown lettuce, tomato, and topped with cucumber sauce. $4


Chicken Pita:

Spicy yogurt marinated shredded chicken breast stuffed into homemade Pita bread with home grown organic lettuce, tomato and topped with cucumber sauce. $4


Choose Two: pick 2 items from above. $7.50

V indicates vegetarian

Beverages:

Coffee or Hot Tea $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Bottled Water $1


Desserts

Blueberry Pie $3.50
Double Chocolate Brownie $2
Baklava $2
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Fri & Sat August 14 & 15 MY BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOOD LUNCH served 11-2

I grew up in the Bensonhurst section Brooklyn where you were either Jewish or Italian. On any day you could find fresh pot cheese or ricotta; challah or semolina bread; kugel or pasta, mazoh ball soup or minestrone, etc. It's all yummy to me.

Italian Beef & Veggie Soup w/Meatballs
Every grandmother in my neighborhood had her own version of this classic rich beef stock brimming with fresh veggies and little meatballs. Served with Italian Bread $4

Eggplant Parmesan (V)
Homemade comfort food, stuffed with eggplant, sauce and lots of cheese. Served with a House Salad on the side and Italian Bread $7.50

Ses Salinas Salad (V)
Mixed organic greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Spanish olives & Feta cheese, served with Bonni’s Honey Dijon Vinaigrette $4

Grilled Chicken added to your salad $2

Pick Two: Bowl of Soup, House Salad OR A Stromboli* $7.50
*choose either Florentine (spinach/tomato) (V) or Roasted Veggie (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
Mrs. Abruzzo's Cannoli $3
James (Chocolate Brownie) OR Marilyn (Fruit & Chocolate Stacked Blondie) $2
Chocolate Orgasm Cookies $4.50/pkg of 4
Large crunchy cookie (assorted flavors) (V) $1.25
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BONNI BAKES
in the Village of the Arts
930 12th Street West
Bradenton, FL
(941) 746-6647

bonnibakes@gmail.com