Crab Cioppino Dinner 2008
ALL YOU CAN EAT CIOPPINO .

Sponsors are not endorsed by WTAM Kiwanis, but we sure do appreciate their support of our programs!         About Cioppino.. The original recipe comes via Al Diridoni, the beloved and now departed member of the Sequoia Club. Here is an excerpt of the recipe: Crab Cioppino means .... "fish stew", and the recipes and stuff that go into a good Cioppino are as varied as the fish in the ocean. We don't try to improve on Mother Nature when it comes to fish.  We buy only fresh crab. Three days ago our crabs were roaming the ocean bottom of British Columbia. About that same time the clams were raked off the bottom of the Atlantic coast. ...The only way to blend sauce and fish is to pour it over the crab and bake it into the crab before it is served.  All of the crab gets that good flavor.  This process takes longer.  That's why you will sometimes have to wait to be served until the next batch comes hot out of the five ovens we have going. We think it's work the wait. We think this is the only way to do it, and that all of these elements make our Cioppino the best. And because you keep coming back,.......we believe you agree. The evening sparkles with jewelry and crystal. Donna Vaillancourt offers a Diamond & White Gold Pendant, a stunning design for any chain or choker, a Swarovski Crystal Hummingbird that will be charming... anywhere, a handsome Bohemia Crystal Vase from the Czech Republic and a lovely black Travel Jewelry Case for travel or home, an Italian Glass Necklace (Handmade glass pendant on leather Direct from Florence, Italy), or an Italian Cloisonné Necklace made with delicate Murano glass pendant on chain from Florence. You will also look great in a Lady’s Bulova Watch, a slender gold watch with mother of pearl face by St. Regal’s Jewelers. Regina Van Brunt and Cookie Lee present a Necklace & Earrings, (wood and shell beads adorn this matching set), Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings (ivory and gold are the accents on this trio) Bracelet & Earrings (pink shell and silver on a stretch bracelet with matching dangle earrings) and Necklace & Earrings (delicate pink crystal necklace with matching dangle earrings.) Shadzz Boutique presents a Vintage Style French Bracelet (Parisian floral with jewels & pearls), and a Message Bracelet (Pink leather band with silver envelope To place your secret message).  Choose your own jewelry with a Jewelry Gift Certificate by Golden Time Jewelers on Broadway.  Carol Stewart and Avalon Designs present a Turquoise Necklace and Bracelet (Raw turquoise 3 strand necklace & cuff), a Silver and Pearl necklace and Bracelet (Custom design fresh water pearls & sterling) and a Turquoise 7 Silver Bracelet  (Beautiful turquoise inlay link bracelet.) See the World. Michael Akana Travel Adventures offers a Two Night Cruise to Vancouver for Two from San Francisco to Vancouver on the Star Princess, a one hour Day Cruise for Two on the Bay and a Cruise Travel Certificate. Take along your Assorted Travel Purses, nylon canvas bags in 4 different sizes & color by Lynne Mercer and Coldwell Banker and carry your travel map in your Allen Edward Handbag by Carol Stewart. Stay close to home with a Personal Tour of Redwood City and lunch by Mayor Roseanne Foust. Enjoy dinner at a brand New Asian Restaurant in Downtown with your Red Lantern Restaurant Certificate or Mediterranean and romance on Broadway with a Mandaloun  Restaurant Certificate.  Try out a charming restaurant fro breakfast, lunch or dinner with  Angelica’s Bistro Certificate. Enjoy  a wine tasting flight for two with Saavy Cellar Wine Bar Wine Shop Wine Tasting Certificate.   Try out a variety of local Organic and Eco-friendly shops, restaurants & Getaways options with one of three Green Zebra Coupon Books.  After your meal enjoy Ice Cream Sundae’s for Two at Young’s Ice Cream Parlor. Look good when you hit the town with Professional Hair Color & Products by Color specialist Jasmine Freeman or a Beauty Basket from Lynne Mercer and Coldwell Banker for your beauty makeover or indulge in lavender luxury with a Cru de Provence Bath Basket or Enjoy a spa experience at your leisure with a Spa Basket by Larry Graves and Professional Eviction Services.  Howabout an ultimate bath experience with a White Tea for the Tub Basket by Donna Vaillancourt.  Don’t forget your soft burgundy fur for cold winter nights--a Rabbit fur Scarf by Elizabeth Gheleta. Get in the mood with a one hour massage with your Massage Gift Certificate from Redwood Massage & Sauna or an In-home training or yoga session by Yoga or Personal Training Certificate by Stacy Geagan Wagner and Work In Progress Fitness.   Bust the right moves with a Dance Instruction Certificate for 1 private lesson, 1 group lesson and 1 practice dance for a single or couple from Alice Louise of Arthur Murray Dance. While on the town enjoy the great calendar of shows for 2008 with 2 Show Tickets for the Little Fox Theatre by John Anagnostou. Remember downtown with “Climate Best” canvas print of Redwood City’s El Camino & Broadway donated by Gene Firpo. Prefer to stay home for the evening? Gather your friends and Buon Apetito with A Taste of Italy Basket or enjoy surf with your Crab Cioppino Basket (All you need for a seafood feast) both by Lourdes Carini and Mason-McDuffie Mortgage Corporation. Enjoy turf with your Deluxe BBQ Basket from Lulu’s. (It’s got everything you need but the meat.) Your menu will sparkle on the Dinner for Two Place Settings by realtor Gil McCoy. Your dinner party will need the Mikasa Crystal Bottle Stopper by Donna Vaillancourt or the Six bottles of Wine & Stoppers by San Mateo Credit Union--2 Merlots, 2 Cabernets and 2 Chardonnays from Windsor Vineyards.  Relax, watching a selection of Classic Movies by Harry Tong.  Finish the meals with Gourmet Tequila Filled Chocolates by Joyeria Jewelry or a Pound of Chocolate with one of 3 certificates from See’s Candy. Create sweet sensations in your own kitchen with a Baking Basket from Caroline McHenry and Lourdes Carini, a Comfort Basket with goodies to pamper yourself from Lynne  Mercer and Coldwell Banker. Gourmet Harry and David Basket by Maureen Fish or the Bruschetta Basket by Carol Stewart.  Enjoy breakfast in bed with a great magazine when you Wake up with the Spectrum Tray by Steve Penna and The Spectrum Magazine.   Get a kick start on your day with a Coffee Break Basket from Caroline McHenry and Redwood City Kiwanis.  Wake up and grind the coffee with a Fresh Coffee for Two Basket from Lynne Mercer and Coldwell Banker.  Thank you all of our raffle and auction donors. Thank you major sponsors--San Mateo Credit Union and The Salt Works and all of the sponsors whose ads adorn these pages.  Thank you La Tartine for the wonderful desserts.  Thank you committee members, club members and volunteers. Thank you everyone for braving the weather to enjoy food and fellowship supporting Kiwanis and our work in the community!

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