Bethy Blue Bonnet: May 2011

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Lobster Days are Here Again...

Memorial Day Weekend,

May 28-30, 2011

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Crack your first lobster claw of the season

at Mystic Seaport’s butter-dribbling,

shell-sucking, quintessentially

New-England Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend.

Lobsters in the rough are served by the

Rotary Club of Mystic.

Lobster platters are served picnic-style under

Mystic Seaport’s open-air Boat Shed

where diners can watch boats cruising on the

Mystic River and enjoy music of the sea.

All proceeds from Memorial Day Weekend

support the Rotary Club of Mystic's

community organizations and projects.

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2011 Pricing

Lobster Combo Adult Ticket $39 (purchased at admission gate)
Includes Museum admission and single lobster dinner (savings of $6)

Lobster Combo Youth Ticket $32 (purchased at admission gate)
Includes Museum admission and single lobster dinner (savings of $4)

Lobster Combo Senior Ticket (65+) $37 (purchased at admission gate)
Includes Museum admission and single lobster dinner (savings of $6)

Single Lobster Dinner $21 (Museum admission not included)
Twin Lobster Dinner $37 (Museum admission not included)
Twin Hot Dog Dinner $7 (Museum admission not included)

All dinners include coleslaw, corn on the cob, lemonade or iced tea. Cash bar available.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Boy O' Boy! Ships Ahoy!

IT'S FLEET WEEK!!!

May 25th-June 1st, 2011

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It's Fleet Week, Big Apple,

and our naval service men and women are on the town.

Since 1984, New York City has held Fleet Week to

honor the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

The week features extensive military demonstrations,

as well as the opportunity for the

public to tour some of the visiting ships.

The Memorial Day commemoration is a highlight of the

week's festivities, featuring the singing of Taps

and a military aircraft fly over in honor of those

who lost their lives in service to the United States.

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Yep, just like MGM's 1949 classic,

this millennium's Kellys and Sinatras are taking to our

New York city streets,

which is as iconic as it is sexy,

and exciting for history buffs and buff body admirers alike.

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What Is There To Do During Fleet Week?:

Tour visiting ships
watch the parade of ships in the harbor
watch competitions, including tug of war and eating contests
Memorial Day ceremony
musical performances by sailors and marines

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Versalilles for Brunch PLEASE...

VERSAILLES BISTRO and BAKERY

339 Greenwich Avenue CT.

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I love this Bistro. A very cozy space

with Bold Art work on the walls..

The pastry's & Breads are bright and Gorgeous

and taste even better.

So far my favorite dish are the buckwheat Crepes.

Layers of delicious braised and roasted veggies

and dripping with cheese...

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Goat cheese tart with figs (top),

roasted pine nuts and lemon rind.

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Cocktail of lobster with ginger,

avocado salad and salmon caviar

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Buckwheat crepe with asparagus,

spinach, mushrooms, artichoke,

sundried tomatoes, cheddar and swiss

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Versailles serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (closed for dinner Sunday).

Friday, May 13, 2011

Lavender Raspberry is my favorite...Miss French Essence...

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I have never tasted anything so exquisite.

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I don't think there has ever been a gateaux more talked about than the French macaron. A day does not go past that I don't read about these delectable little morsels in blogland. These light as air cookies seem to conjure up all that is romantic about France. They might not be an official symbol of the French capital but they are as well known and sought after as a ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower or a peak at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. A trip to Paris these days by definition means a taste of the macaron.

Are these meringue based confectioneries all that we dream of? Do they melt in the mouth, send our taste buds into overdrive and knock all thoughts of a serious regime out the window. I would answer this question with a resounding yes. I must qualify this 'yes' by saying that it depends upon which patissier has created the macaron and what flavour we are indulging in.

I remember my first bite as if it were yesterday. I thought for a few moments that I had died and gone to heaven...sweet bliss in a bite. Crisp on the outside, slightly chewy in the middle and finishing with a creamy centre - my taste buds were in such a state of pleasure, I don't think they have ever recovered or have been the same since.

Which one to try? That's up to you, but when in Paris, try one you must. There is no such thing as a disappointing choice; chocolate, bitter chocolate, rose, pistachio, caramel with salted butter, black current, violet, orange blossom, red fruits, liquorice or lemon - all available, all year. And depending on the season there are also coconut, almond, spice, praline or chestnut macarons. NYC there is a fabulous Macaroon boutique on the East side that I will get back to you on the name...