Kiss and Makeup Boutique

Make sure to stop by Kiss and Makeup Boutique today to get your glam on! Located in Malvern, this fun boutique owned by two best friends will certainly put some sunshine on your face during this rainy day. Feeling sluggish, down, or low? darci by Di Caprio Cosmetics is ultimately about strong friendships, women empowering women, having the confidence to follow your dreams, perseverance, hard work, trying your best, and being role models for other women! Pay a visit to Darci and Lisa at Kiss and Makeup Boutique....you will love them AND their products!

Rainy Monday Blues?

Come cure your Monday Blues here at The Bistro. Try the Bistro Chili Dog, Turkey Special, Sea Bass Sandwich with Artichoke Mayo, Caesar Scallops, or any of our delicious items on the menu.

Vendor of the Day is Side Stitch by Ginny

Handmade aprons: Three different styles, vintage- inspired and fabulous!

Yoga Mat Bags

Hair Bands

Great Gift Idea for the upcoming Holiday Season!!!!

See you at the Bistro : )

New York Style Sunday Brunch

Come on out to The Bistro this Sunday and every Sunday for a New York Style Brunch. Stroll down Canal Street to check out some of our exciting vendors. Take a break in Little Italy or continue on to the Upper East Side. Stop in every neighborhood to try the delicious local foods. Everyone will be talking about this brunch... you don't want to miss out!

This Sunday Only: Buy One Get One Free!!!

$19.99 per person

10 am to 2 pm

The Bistro at Our Town...new press release!!

The Bistro at Our Town has been invited to provide the food for this very special premier event this October...Please check out the press release for information!! You are all invited! Check out posts this weekend with more information and event menu!!
Congrats to Maki & Cupcakes Gourmet for their invitation to this event also!
~Ally


For Immediate Release:

MAIN LINE TODAY UNVEILS ITS PREMIERE HOME & GARDEN FALL EVENT,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2,
THE SCHOOL OF CHURCH FARM, EXTON, PA

Magazine’s Inaugural Signature Home Event in Collaboration with Home Builders Association
of Chester and Delaware Counties to Benefit The Suburban West REALTORS Association

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA (September 9, 2010) – Main Line Today magazine and the Home Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties unveil their premiere Home & Garden Fall Event, Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, 2010. This first-ever Home Event added to the magazine’s repertoire of must-attend Signature Events will take place at The School of Church Farm in Exton, PA. Tickets are $4 and available for purchase online at www.mainlinetoday.com or by calling 610-325-4630. A portion of sales will be donated to The Suburban West REALTORS Association.

The Main Line Today Home & Garden Fall Event kicks-off with a VIP reception on the evening of Friday, October 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This inaugural soiree will showcase treasured art, fine food, acoustic guitar, and a shared passion for home fashion. Attendees of this event will receive a sneak peak at the renowned Chester County artists and area’s top home builders, designers, and specialty vendors on display the following day, Saturday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

"The Home & Garden Fall Event was conceived after reader demand and local advertisers agreed that we add this themed event and complimentary editorial to our coveted lineup of annual Signature Events,” said Jim Bauer, Associate Publisher, Main Line Today. “I am honored to celebrate this charitable fall gathering with the hundreds of residential and commercial readers and leaders who have helped to make the Main Line remarkable."

This two-day event celebrating the Main Line’s elite home and garden experts and purveyors will feature more than 60 exhibitors providing expert tips, unique home design samples and ideas, and an ongoing lineup of guest speakers. Participating experts and their topics for discussion follow:

Lynn Templeton of Greenable on “Debunking the myths about green building products and why buy green.”
Steve Buerkle of Signature Solar on “How to save on utility costs through solar installation.”
Wayne Megill, Jr. of Megill Homes on “The economic benefits of buying new construction.”
Dale Smith of Sterling Kitchens on “Kitchen and bath design trends.”

To coincide with this special event, Main Line Today will feature a special Home & Garden section of its October 2010 issue. This exclusive supplement will serve as a must-have resource for families and businesses looking to build and landscape the natural environment of the renowned Main Line and its surroundings.

Local sponsors supporting the premiere Home & Garden Fall Event include: Greenable; Home Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties; Leslie Padilla Public Relations; Maki Evans of Cupcakes Gourmet; Megill Homes; Richard Bollinger (artist); Signature Solar; Sterling Kitchens; The Bistro at Our Town; The Suburban West REALTORS Association; and The Wayne Arts Center.

Tickets for the Main Line Today Home & Garden Fall Event are now online at www.mainlinetoday.com or by calling 610-325-4630. The $4 entrance fee includes attendance to the Friday evening preview and full-day Saturday event.

Press Contact: Leslie Padilla / LPPR, LLC / 610-500-4698 / l_padilla@comcast.net

Weekend Recipe...Banana Marscapone Ice Cream!!

Anyone in the mood for a delicious treat that might be a bit less calories then the doughnuts I posted earlier this week? Try this out, hot off the press from our chefs in the kitchen!

Banana Marscapone Ice Cream

Place Bananas in freezer for 2-3 hours or overnight. In a food processor place 4 frozen bananas, one container of Marscapone cheese, 1/2 - 1 cup of confectioners sugar (to taste) 1 meyer lemon or regular lemon, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Pulse until Banana is blended. Mix until all ingredients are smooth. Freeze for one hour.

Place ice cream in between Brownies for a Brownie Banana Ice Cream Sandwich or serve on pound cake or just plain works too. Less calories and less fat then ice cream. It's awesome!

Enjoy~

~Ally Wilson
www.thebistroatourtown.com

"Yum" Recipe...In Honor of Goshen Fair Doughnuts!

Part of summer in Chester County is going to a local fair, eating a few things we would never admit to eating, and knowing the smell of freshly baked Goshen Fair Doughnuts! Think about the line of people waiting for doughnuts, and the worst part is during that wait, you crave them so badly from the smell of them being made, it makes you buy more to take home, so now instead of a few to enjoy at the fair with your family you buy 2 dozen thinking you will give some to neighbors, family, but we all know that never happens.

For those of you who forgot, the fair at Goshen Fire Company is this entire week 6pm-?? So go out and support one of our local fire companies. Even if you don't live in Goshen, remember if you live anywhere in this area and have a fire, more then your local company comes out, and Goshen might just be one of those companies that comes to your rescue!

Here is my third and final YUM recipe.. for those of you checking in late, YUM is my own personal nickname for cinnamon. This recipe also was found on www.kitchendaily.com

Cinnamon Sugared Doughnut Holes with Green Apple Compote

Ingredients:
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup cold water
pinch kosher salt
1 cup flour
4 medium eggs
3/4 gallon peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

FOR COMPOTE:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 large Golden Delicious apples
2 tablespoons Calvados
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1 vanilla bean, split in half and scraped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Prepare cinnamon sugar by combing sugar and cinnamon in a flat, rimmed dish and mix well with a fork.

Prepare dough by combining butter, sugar, salt and water in a medium saucepan and set over high heat. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and dump in the flour all at once. Using a wooden spoon stir well until the mixture comes together as a ball. Add eggs, 1 at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next – the dough should be nice and glossy when finished.

To fry, heat oil in a heavy based pot (like a dutch oven) to 365 degrees F. Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, carefully drop a few balls at a time into the oil. Work in batches so as to not overcrowd the pot. Cook until golden and puffy – about 6 minutes. Use a mesh strainer or slotted metal spoon to remove from oil and place directly onto dish of cinnamon sugar. Roll around to coat evenly all over. Serve doughnuts warm with apple compote.

FOR GREEN APPLE COMPOTE:

1. Peel apples, remove core and cut into a small 1/2 inch cubes. Set a large sauté pan over high heat and add butter and apple cubes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes so you get a little color on the apple. Remove pan from heat and carefully add Calvados (be careful as it may flare up if you are using an open gas flame i.e. flambé).

Return the pan to the heat and add remaining ingredients. Cook for 8-10 minutes until apples are very tender. Remove from heat and refrigerate for up to 3 days if not using immediately. Serve warm or room temperature with cinnamon sugared doughnuts

Well now when you get that urge, you make a substitute for those Goshen doughnuts!

~Enjoy the fair!

~Ally Wilson
www.thebistroatourtown.com

Day 2 of "YUM" Cinnamon Recipe--Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Crema

Day 2 of my YUM recipes! This recipe reminds me of autumn, so might be something that you want to preview for your fall parties! Another recipe that I found on www.kitchendaily.com Tomorrows recipe will be a tribute to Goshen Fair's Famous Doughnuts!!

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with "YUM" (Cinnamon) Crema
serves 4

Soup Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds peeled and cubed butternut squash (approx 2 large squash)

1/2 medium yellow onion, diced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 stems fresh thyme

1 teaspoon kosher salt

4-6 turns Freshly ground black pepper

1 cinnamon stick

1 quart low-sodium chicken stock (use vegetable stock to make a vegetarian recipe)

Cinnamon Crema Ingredients:

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons honey

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2-3 turns Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Set a large heavy based pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add oil, thyme and cinnamon stick. As the oil heats up, the cinnamon stick will unfurl and infuse the oil.

Add squash to the pot along with diced onion and saute for 7-8 minutes until you have a little caramelization on the squash. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until squash is very tender. Discard cinnamon stick and thyme stems then puree within a blender (use an immersion blender if you have one). Give it a final taste and season it once more with salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, honey, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir well with a whisk. Serve soup in a shallow bowl, with a spoonful of Crema swirled into each. Garnish with fresh thyme buds, a splash of olive oil and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

~Enjoy~

Autumn is on it's way!

Tomorrow's recipe will be in honor of Goshen Fair Doughnuts!! Stay tuned!!
~Ally Wilson
www.thebistroatourtown.com