Ask Bonnie

Because boobs are out. Yes. Out. That natural (or bought) curve that brings the boys to the yard is on high style’s “icky and trashy” list. So, it’s time to remove them, box them up with some mothballs, and save them for next season.

Vogue’s fashion director Lucinda Chambers makes it clear that a girl’s best assets are worse than last season: they are over, over, over, and must be disguised at all costs. In the latest edition she tells a full-chested writer who wants to know how the new spring look will work for her: ‘You need a minimizer bra.’ She brooks no negotiation.

Do you think those in charge of fashion have gone a little far in creating a negative connotation for everything that delineates female from male, woman from girl. Anyone else find this slightly ridiculous? Maybe next season fashion will either demand that women balloon to 300 pounds but maintain tiny ankles…or just be honest and explain that having two X chromosomes is totally passé.

source: shefinds.com

Host a Wine-Tasting Party: Introduce New Cultures Through Food and Wine

What You’ll Need
Platters, Table, Glassware, plates, bowls, small forks and wine bottles, Boards and marble slabs, Small containers, Scorecards: customize and print from your computer, Food: a sampling of Spanish cheeses (manchego, sheep’s milk, and a blue), crostini with toppings, meats (salami, proscuitto, pepperoni, etc.), olives, peppers, breads (bread sticks, crackers, etc.) with dipping sauces, sun-dried tomato spread and tapenade as well fruits (dried apricots, dates, figs, pears) and nuts (Marcona almonds, walnuts)Beverages: Spanish wines, water, sparkling waterMood/Decor

Go with rustic, modern and casual for your theme. Olive green, linen and cream with woods and metal should make up your color palette.

Location
In your kitchen — ideally it should have a tall, bar-type table and stools, and a kitchen island for all the wines to sit on.

Set-Up
Create several cheese sampling platters for the table by pairing small pieces of cheese with fruit or nuts. Also offer a dessert cheese/fruit nut option as well.

Make the crostini toppings with sun-dried tomato spread or tapenade. Assemble the charcuterie platter using pantry items. Arrange cured meats on several small platters, boards and marble slabs around the table.

Arrange glassware, plates and wine bottles amid the food, water and wine selection on the table.

Put bread, breadsticks and crackers in small containers so they can be placed in multiples down the table.

Give guests a scorecard to rate the wine selection.

source: Michele & Gia

18 April 2008

Time 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Downtown galleries and restaurants of Delray Beach

The galleries and restaurants of Downtown Delray Beach converge for an evening of taste! Talented chefs offer specialty culinary creations to enjoy before or after strolling through the galleries, where you can enjoy a most diverse collection of artwork and perhaps even meet an artist.

Boca Muse formerly the Red Lion Pub has been transformed to a cozy cool new restaurant with couches and chairs and Great Food!!

Romantic meals in the back lounge…very cozy! They also have a great Sunday brunch. They also have live entertainment. There is food for everyone—a great variety!!!

7136 Beracasa Way
Boca Raton FL 33433