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POLLYTALK FROM NEW YORK
By Polly Guerin
July 27, 2009
SUMMER AFTERNOON DREAMING IN THE BIG APPLE
“Summer afternoon-Summer afternoon…the two most beautiful words in the English language.
(Henry James) Oh! But where shall we find respite from the cacophony of the City? Beat the
summer heat, set your calendar for fall events where air conditioned venues dip into culture and
entertainments in the Big Apple. Here’s the scoop!!!!
At least once in your lifetime…see Magna Carta, the document that changed the world.
Fraunces Tavern Museum, dedicated to the America’s struggle for freedom is the perfect venue
for you to see this amazing document . In the almost 800 years since it was drawn up this
remarkable copy of Magna Carta has journeyed from its home at Lincoln Cathedral in England to
New York just twice. The first time was for the 1939 World’s Fair. Fraunces Tavern is the ONLY
museum in Manhattan dedicated to American Revolutionary war history where you will also see
other early American documents of liberty including the U.S. constitution, Declaration of
independence and Bill of Rights. At 51 Pearl Street, 212.425.1778 x 13. Tickets a must in
advance. At www.TicketWeb.com. Adults $10, Seniors $5, Children $5, kiddies Free.
The living voice has it day at Times Talks Wednesday, July 29th at at Times Talks. Joan
Baker and Alan Kalter will reveal the secrets of creating a career in voiceover acting, which if your’
re good voice over artist you can fetch a profitable career. SECRETS OF VOICE OVER
SUCCESS speakers include Jin Dale (Harry Potter audio book series) and Richard Thomas
(Mercedes Benz). Now here’s what will capture your interest. Five lucky audience members will
be chosen to audition for the pros. Tickets at ticketweb.com. Cost: $50 includes cocktail
reception and book signing. Book royalties will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Time 7-9 pm.
Inti-Illimani, a celebrated Chilean group formed in 1967, performs music based on traditional
Latin American and Andean roots. After decades in Exile, the Inti itself has become Chile’s
cultural ambassador after the return of democracy to the country. They have appeared in
Amnesty International concerts with Bruce Springsteen, Mercedes Sosa and Sting to name a few
and have shared the stage with Federico Fellini and Pete Seeger. Free and Open to the pubic.
Where at America’s Society, 68th Street and Park Ave. Write: culture@americas-society.org or
call for info 212.277.8359 x 2.
Art Deco at the Beekman Hotel this Tuesday, July 28 6:30 to 9….features your very own Art
Deco Diva, Polly Guerin whose Powerpoint talks about Eaton’s 9e…the Other Ile de France and
the secret ingredient is a serving of Lady Eaton’s Red Velvet Cake, but if truth be known it is an
old Louisiana recipe. However, you asked for it, so here is the recipe. RED VELVET CAKE: Take
1/2 cup of shortening, l and l/2 grandulated sugar, 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa, 2 tbsp red food
colouring, 1/2 tsp salt, l tsp. vanilla extract, 2 and 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flower (sifted), 1 cup
buttermilk, 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp. vinegar. Procedure: 1. In a large bowl, cream
together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well. Make paste with
cocoa and food colouring. Add to egg mixture. Add salt and vanilla. Alternately add flour and
buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. 2. Mix baking soda and vinegar. Fold into mixture, do
not beat. 3. Pour batter into two greased 9-inch pans. Bake in 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or
until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. When cool, remove cakes
from pan and split into two layers into which you will add frosting as well as the cake cover.
FROSTING: 5 tbsp. all-purpose flour, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup butter (softened), 1 cup granulated
sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract. In a small saucepan, combine flower and milk. Cook until very thick.
Cool then frost cake. ENJOY!!!
Ta Ta darlings, I’m heading for a chance at those Voice Overs, always wanted to narrate a
book or do a commercial. Alas there will be stiff competition, but let’s dream the dream of success
so wished as we savor a summer afternoon. Fan mail to pollytalk@verizon.net or click into my
website: www.pollytalk.com.
By Polly Guerin
July 27, 2009
SUMMER AFTERNOON DREAMING IN THE BIG APPLE
“Summer afternoon-Summer afternoon…the two most beautiful words in the English language.
(Henry James) Oh! But where shall we find respite from the cacophony of the City? Beat the
summer heat, set your calendar for fall events where air conditioned venues dip into culture and
entertainments in the Big Apple. Here’s the scoop!!!!
At least once in your lifetime…see Magna Carta, the document that changed the world.
Fraunces Tavern Museum, dedicated to the America’s struggle for freedom is the perfect venue
for you to see this amazing document . In the almost 800 years since it was drawn up this
remarkable copy of Magna Carta has journeyed from its home at Lincoln Cathedral in England to
New York just twice. The first time was for the 1939 World’s Fair. Fraunces Tavern is the ONLY
museum in Manhattan dedicated to American Revolutionary war history where you will also see
other early American documents of liberty including the U.S. constitution, Declaration of
independence and Bill of Rights. At 51 Pearl Street, 212.425.1778 x 13. Tickets a must in
advance. At www.TicketWeb.com. Adults $10, Seniors $5, Children $5, kiddies Free.
The living voice has it day at Times Talks Wednesday, July 29th at at Times Talks. Joan
Baker and Alan Kalter will reveal the secrets of creating a career in voiceover acting, which if your’
re good voice over artist you can fetch a profitable career. SECRETS OF VOICE OVER
SUCCESS speakers include Jin Dale (Harry Potter audio book series) and Richard Thomas
(Mercedes Benz). Now here’s what will capture your interest. Five lucky audience members will
be chosen to audition for the pros. Tickets at ticketweb.com. Cost: $50 includes cocktail
reception and book signing. Book royalties will go to the Alzheimer’s Association. Time 7-9 pm.
Inti-Illimani, a celebrated Chilean group formed in 1967, performs music based on traditional
Latin American and Andean roots. After decades in Exile, the Inti itself has become Chile’s
cultural ambassador after the return of democracy to the country. They have appeared in
Amnesty International concerts with Bruce Springsteen, Mercedes Sosa and Sting to name a few
and have shared the stage with Federico Fellini and Pete Seeger. Free and Open to the pubic.
Where at America’s Society, 68th Street and Park Ave. Write: culture@americas-society.org or
call for info 212.277.8359 x 2.
Art Deco at the Beekman Hotel this Tuesday, July 28 6:30 to 9….features your very own Art
Deco Diva, Polly Guerin whose Powerpoint talks about Eaton’s 9e…the Other Ile de France and
the secret ingredient is a serving of Lady Eaton’s Red Velvet Cake, but if truth be known it is an
old Louisiana recipe. However, you asked for it, so here is the recipe. RED VELVET CAKE: Take
1/2 cup of shortening, l and l/2 grandulated sugar, 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa, 2 tbsp red food
colouring, 1/2 tsp salt, l tsp. vanilla extract, 2 and 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flower (sifted), 1 cup
buttermilk, 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp. vinegar. Procedure: 1. In a large bowl, cream
together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well. Make paste with
cocoa and food colouring. Add to egg mixture. Add salt and vanilla. Alternately add flour and
buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour. 2. Mix baking soda and vinegar. Fold into mixture, do
not beat. 3. Pour batter into two greased 9-inch pans. Bake in 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or
until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. When cool, remove cakes
from pan and split into two layers into which you will add frosting as well as the cake cover.
FROSTING: 5 tbsp. all-purpose flour, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup butter (softened), 1 cup granulated
sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract. In a small saucepan, combine flower and milk. Cook until very thick.
Cool then frost cake. ENJOY!!!
Ta Ta darlings, I’m heading for a chance at those Voice Overs, always wanted to narrate a
book or do a commercial. Alas there will be stiff competition, but let’s dream the dream of success
so wished as we savor a summer afternoon. Fan mail to pollytalk@verizon.net or click into my
website: www.pollytalk.com.