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Experience Sicily with Monica & Mark!
Our annual Food & Wine tour goes to Sicily next year! We have 1 room left, so check out THE ITINERARY and let us know right away if you are interested in joining us September 26, 2015
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Monica & Mark Downen,
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Greetings!
"The core of true success is love. That includes loving yourself enough to take care of yourself."
Zig Ziglar
For many people January is the month of hibernation and hunkering down. We dabbled (or dove) in many forms of excess from Thanksgiving on, the days are still darker and shorter, and we feel like we have to be 'good', at least for awhile. Of course, 'good' is relative, and really I think we are all just getting refocused. My wish for all of you is that you are able to do this in love. Love for yourself, because who better to love you?
If your best friend was tired, broke, and even down on her (or him) self and needing renewal, you would not beat her up emotionally, or punish her for not taking the most excellent care of herself in December. You would encourage, support, and love her in spite of (or perhaps because of) her fallible humanity. Don't you deserve that loving attitude as well? I think you do!
Everything we do, every choice we make, every path we cross or follow, brings us to exactly where (and who) we are, at any given moment. We can celebrate the fun stuff, that's easy! When we give thanks for our shortcomings, our trials and our challenges, even when we don't overcome them the way we think we should, THAT is the harder stuff. That is the stuff that will send us to the next level of our personal growth.
I think most of us know all of that to some degree, and I also think we look past it, if not outright forget about it, when it comes to our selves. So whether you are hibernating, or not, treat your self as you treat those you love. You deserve it! PLUS it will help you achieve your goals and resolutions!
After all, we love you, and we take that seriously.
We can't wait to see you here!
~Monica
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"I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins."
~Shel Silverstein
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What's Happening?
Hot Stuff!!
In this class we will learn techniques for cooking chicken and how to make 6 chicken dinners that can each be made in about 30 minutes!
Chicken is always a winner in our book. It is the most versatile, satisfying, and accommodating protein out there and yet far too often we find ourselves stopping for fast food or falling into the old rut of what we always make. Well, let's shake up that routine, shall we? From a quick yet comforting bowl of polenta, garlicky spinach and chicken sausage, to lemon-thyme chicken thighs.
Monica makes the BEST roasted chicken around and she will teach you how to do it, too! It is good enough for company and easy enough for a weeknight dinner, whether you are dining alone or with someone else you love. Together we will prepare several dishes and dine family style, and there will be a delightful bit of wine and local beer, as well. We will learn together, enjoy candle light, a fabulous meal, fun conversation and a lovely evening in general. After the meal you will get to take home copies of all the recipes (with a few bonus recipes) and techniques, and probably some left-overs, too. You will be a more confident cook and have a few delicious tricks up your sleeve, knowing that you can feed yourself and your loved ones easily and deliciously, all for just $65 per person. This class for anyone of any cooking (or non-cooking) background, from mature kids to kids-at-heart. No need for fancy attire, just relax and enjoy! We promise that this is a safe, fun learning environment that will help you create or hone your skills with no pressure!
We are limiting these pre-paid reservations to 12 guests, and they sell out very quickly. When it fills up we will make a waiting list and offer another class and dinner to those on the list.
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IT'S DOUBLE POINTS JANUARY!
Normally you earn one point for every dollar you spend, but not this month. January visits earn you 2 points for every dollar you spend, catapulting you to free meals twice as fast! In case you forgot, or are new to our loyalty rewards program, it works like this: You buy delicious food and beverages from us and we swipe your points card so you get the points value for what you spent. Then you get to come in and spend those points on free meals! Everyone uses them differently, some folks like to get a free coffee in the morning while others save up to treat their family to meals. It's a little way that we can say thank you: however you like it is how you get to use it, because we are so very grateful that you choose to spend your time and money with us!
25 points = a free coffee drink or cookie
50 points = a free sweet of any kind
75 points = a sweet and a drink
100 points = a free meal (entree, beverage, dessert)
and 150 points = 2 free meals!
How cool is that? It's the most generous rewards program around!
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Red Envelope Redemption Time!
You know all those red envelopes that you collected from us in December? You may bring them in to redeem them all month! One envelope per paying customer, per visit, and since every envelope has a great prize for you it will feel like the holidays without any of the stress!
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Monica's will be CLOSED
Saturday January 17 through Monday January 19 for the holiday weekend.
and Monica's will be OPEN:
8 am-5 pm weekdays, 8-4 Saturdays, until the end of January-or until business picks up-whichever comes first. Hopefully you all visit us enough to make us change our hours back earlier than ever!
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Thursday January 15, 6:30-9 pm
These classes fill up FAST! A super fun way to relax and tap into your creativity! Enjoy a delicious regional beer with light appetizers while you create a painting. You will follow a step-by-step method from Kitsap Art. The price includes all your art supplies, light appetizers and your first beer.
Non-alcoholic beverages and additional beers are available.
Canvas & Cupcakes
Sunday January 25, 2 pm
Create a masterpiece, deliciously! Adults and children are all invited to enjoy a fun afternoon creating a step-by-step painting while savoring delicious cupcakes provided by Monica's Waterfront Bakery and Cafe, of course!
Kitsap School of the Arts provides the space, all your art supplies and personalized instruction, an afternoon of fun creativity!
Thursday January 29, 6:30-9 pm
A super fun way to relax and uncork your creativity! Enjoy some fabulous wines and light appetizers while you create a painting with a step-by-step method from Kitsap Art. Includes all art supplies, light appetizers and first glass of wine. Additional wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available.
All of these art events are Catered by Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe. Registrations are limited so call or email the school ASAP to get your spot reserved! 360-662-1542 KitsapArt@gmail.com
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Happenings in the Old Town:
The team at Monica's wishes Melody Sky Eisler, our outgoing Silverdale Library Branch Manager, a very fond farewell! Even as we welcome Zak Sherman to our neighborhood, we will miss Melody's warm exuberance and excellent taste in lunch spots! Join us at the library's party: Friday January 16, from 12-2 This party will be a special way to have a "changing of the guard" party at Silverdale. All are invited to give Zak Sherman a warm welcome on his first day as the new Silverdale Branch Manager, and then be able to send Melody Sky Eisler off with well wishes to the Port Townsend Library as their new Library Director.
We have new neighbors!
Welcome to the building Three Arrows Salon, we look forward to seeing your work! If you would like to make an appointment at the newest salon in town you can call them at (360) 692-2800 or check them out when you visit us!
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
~Dr. Seuss
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You may be thinking "How can I help?"
Here is one small way:
Maybe you picked up some new stuff over the past few months, or you realize that you no longer need/fit/like or want some of your old clothes, bedding, camping gear, school supplies, or other household items.
Feel free to drop it all by Monica's, any time! You get to make room for all that great new stuff and we will ensure that your gently used (or new), clean, discarded items get to those who need it most. Baby, it's cold out there and we have neighbors who need warm bedding, batteries for flashlights to do homework by, camping equipment to help survive day to day, and even gift cards that you will ever use could be put to great use by someone else.
While we always accept donations of non-perishable food items for the food bank and meal sites, the rest of the items are even more difficult to come by. Sleeping bags, tents, cooking equipment, toilet paper, hygiene products, baby wipes, diapers, pet food, backpacks, warm socks, coats, clean underwear, sample sizes of laundry and dish soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste and brushes, prepaid gas cards, prepaid phone cards, hair brushes, hair bobs for young girls, and every other thing you can think of, would be a welcome addition to many people's lives. Just think of all the good we can do together!
After all, everybody needs a little help now and then...
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Thank you for letting us be a part of your day, and for being a great part of ours!
~Team Bakery
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