It's hard for me to focus on writing right now because I'm watching the Tony Awards Show out of the corner of my eye. As usual, it's a spectacular show filled with magical musical vignettes from a slew of must-see shows. This is why watching the Oscars is so boring by comparison. Nothing compares to the energy of live theater! Makes me proud to be a native New Yorker and lifelong theater goer. If you can't sit on the aisle at a Broadway theater, go to www.manateeplayers.com, the Manatee Players website, and check out their incredible all musical line-up for the 2009-10 Season. You can buy tickets, get show information and even find out how to audition. Recently Rick was the chef for a fun fundraising dinner held at Bonni Bakes. Here he is bringing out an after dinner dessert tray...notice his smile. They're one of the wonderful arts organizations that breathes life into downtown Bradenton after dark. Call their box office at 941-748-5875 for season tickets, but hurry. With all of the awards Rick Kirby has been snagging their shows are selling out quickly!!
While you're thinking about spending a fun evening out, bring a friend and enjoy Steph's two baking classes this month. June 16th @ 7pm it's "Easy As Pie" where you'll conquer your fear of pastry while learning professional techniques, then taste the baked pies...yum!! Just $20 per person. June 30th it's "Baking With Fillo" showing how to use this versatile pastry to make both sweet and savory delights. Her June 9th Ethiopian Dinner is SOLD OUT, but there's still space for June 23rd, at 5:30 or 7:30. Call 746-6647 to reserve a space.
I'll be holding one class this month on Sat June 27 at 3pm, but there's a catch. Adults can only come if accompanied by a 6-12 year old partner. It's called "Mommy (or Daddy) & Me in the Kitchen" but I won't be checking birth certificates at the door. If you can pony up $30 for the two of you, we'll do hands-on creating of yummy fun food including pizza. Class is limited to 6 pairs and there are only a few openings left. You know the drill, call & reserve.
Steph & I have been working to put together a simple one page calendar that lists all menus for the month. Just like my habit of giving birth three weeks past the due date, this is taking a little more time than I anticipated. I will post it here at bonnibakes.blogspot.com but you can request a copy by sending an email to bonnibakes@gmail.com.
We're offering LUNCH TIME DELIVERY SERVICE Tues-Fri between the Manatee River/17th Ave/W 14th St/ E 9th St. The plan is for deliveries to leave every 30 minutes (11:30, 12, 12:30, 1, 1:30 & 2pm). We've gotten a new fax machine so you can fax your order in early (from 9am) and we'll have it ready to deliver at your specified time. Same phone number: 746-6647
Hugs from the kitchen,
Bonni
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Tues JUNE 9 Steph’s TRADITIONAL ETHIOPIAN LUNCH served 11-2
Spicy Chicken (Doro Wet) Chicken stewed with lots of onions, tomatoes, Ethiopian spices, and a hard boiled egg. $8
Mild Beef Stew (Zigni Alicha) Beef stewed with lots of onions, garlic, ginger and Ethiopian spices.$8
Both served with:
Chickpea Sauce (Yeshiro)
Collard greens (Yeabesha gomen),
Mixed Vegetable Stew (Yeataket alicha) Carrots,potatoes, and cabbage
Red Lentils (Yemisir kik wet)
A spongy sourdough pancake like bread (Injera) to scoop up the food.
Vegetarian Platter $6
Includes:
Chickpea Sauce (Yeshiro)
Collard Greens (Yeabesha gomen)
Mixed Vegetable Stew (Yeataket alicha)
Red Lentils (Yemisir kik wet)
A spongy sourdough pancake (Injera) is served on the side to scoop the food up with.
Beverages:
Coffee $1.50
Iced tea $1.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Bottled water $1
Desserts:
Mom’s Apple Pie $3.50
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
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Wed JUNE 10 Steph’s FRENCH LUNCH served 11-2
Fresh Tomato Soup: V A light homemade tomato stock with basil , served with home made French bread. $4
French Potato Salad: V Creamy dressed potatoes with egg and bell pepper, served with home made French bread. $4 Add chicken $2
Spinach, Caramelized Onion, and Feta Quiche: V Fresh free range organic eggs whisked with spinach, onions and feta cheese, light cream baked in pie dough, served with French bread. $4
Goat Cheese Provencial Sandwich: V Homemade French bread smeared with herbed goat cheese and vine ripe tomatoes. $4
Choose two: pick 2 items from above. $7.50
French Baguette: Home baked fresh French bread. Take home a loaf! $2
V indicates vegetarian.
Beverages:
Coffee or Hot Tea $1.50
Iced Tea $1.50
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Bottled Water $1.00
Desserts
Mom’s Apple Pie $3.50
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Chocolate Rum Ball $2
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Thur JUNE 11 Steph’s TURKISH LUNCH served 11-2
Cacik Soup: V A traditional cold cucumber soup with fresh herbs, served with homemade Pita 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
Babaganouh: 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 cucumber sauce. $4
Chicken Pita Spicy yogurt marinated shredded chicken stuffed into homemade Pita bread with lettuce,tomato and 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 $1.00
Desserts
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting $3.50
Mom’s Apple Pie $3.50
Chocolate Rum Ball $2
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Fri & Sat JUNE 12 & 13 Bonni’s NEW YORK CITY LUNCH served 11-2
Each week I'll highlight foods from a different part of New York City. When I was in NYC a few weeks ago, the first thing I wanted to eat was good Asian food, so here's my ode to Forest Hills.
Wonton Soup
Homemade Asian chicken stock flavored with ginger plus plump shrimp/chicken wonton, bok choy, water chestnuts, scallions & sesame oil. Served with crisp noodles $4
Spring Roll Platter (Vegetarian or Shrimp Rolls)
Two fresh made Spring Rolls (cellophane noodles, carrot, cucumber & Hoisin sauce) plus salad of mixed greens, veggies, mandarin orange & edamame with our Asian Dressing $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 Breast added to your salad $2
Pick Two: Bowl of Soup, House Salad OR A Stromboli* $7.50
*Florentine (spinach/tomato) Roast Veggies or Mexican Chicken
HANDMADE 8” INDIVIDUAL 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
Chinese Chicken -- hoisin, garlic, chicken, broccoli, mozzarella, scallions $7
(V) = Vegetarian
Dessert
Grace Chu's Chinese Almond Cookies
Bonni's "Biscotti To Die For" (V) $2.50/pkg of 2
Large crunchy cookie (assorted flavors) (V) $1.25
Homemade Muffins (V) $1.75
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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