by Sheila Jun

27th Annual Clambake              

       Could not have asked for better weather for our 27th Annual Clambake on April 30th….perfect Spring weather, blue skies with the absence of wind. All the faithful helpers were on scene early ... setting up to welcome a modest group trickling in to socialize and reacquaint.     

       Nuno and Maria Joao da Cruz were quietly busy frying Chilicotes as an extra surprise treat for everyone at 12:30pm; followed by a delicious Macanese lunch prepared by none other than Dorothy Oliveira. We enjoyed delicious Portuguese Chicken, outstanding Vaca Estufada, complimented with a spring salad and rice. Tila Danenberg outdid herself with a rich flan and Maria Roliz with mango pudding for dessert. During the course of the meal, we relished some cabernet which got us into the mood to sing along with Carlos da Costa and Ernie Sequeira who with his guitar strummed Oldies like “Tiny Bubbles".  All the while, Antonio “Toneco" Jorge da Silva with his helpers were stirring up the long awaited CLAMS!! Piping hot, mouth-watering version of “Ameijoas na Cataplana a Algarvia" was served with French bread. Yummy sauce!! Enough for seconds.

        The group, smaller this occasion afforded more circulation and friendly chatter. By the happy grins... everyone ENJOYED. A big
Thank you to all our faithful helpers … “Toneco" Jorge da Silva, Dorothy Oliveira, Maria & Hunter Choi, Nuno & Maria Joao da Cruz, Chris da Roza, and Tila Danenberg. We all look forward to our 28th Clambake…with recipe from yet another region.            

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