We just love catering birthday parties! They’re always so much fun, filled with the joy of family and friends reminiscing, laughing & enjoying good food. A milestone birthday is even more cause to celebrate... but two awesome birthdays combined? This is truly a momentous occasion! This celebration was such a blessing for the entire family and an honor for us to have the privilege to be a part of.
The intimate gathering included about 70 close friends and family. It was a lovely back yard BBQ (see the menu & pics below), yet truly the highlight was Clara sharing with all her secrets to longevity! Most importantly she says, "focus on the positive!"
Her family concurs, "She has an amazing attitude towards life and always has a smile on her face."
She said that life is full of surprises. We don’t always get what we expect and it’s not always easy. Clara says we should “ live life with gratitude because life is precious. “
What an inspiration to learn about Clara, the new centurion. She was born in Connecticut in 1915 and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. She met her husband Murray after WWII at an army dance. He was a doctor, and was stationed in Germany during the war. Together they moved to Boston where they raised their family. They retired to Florida in 1980 and after Murray passed away, Clara moved to California to be near her family. She has lived at the Jewish Home for the Aging for ten years now and loves it. Clara enjoys meeting new people, crocheting, watching movies and eating good food!
The Menu Included
BBQ Chicken
Shitake Crusted Filet of Beef Tenderloin on Bamboo with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Veggie Burgers
All Beef Hot Dogs
Red Skinned Potato Mashers Layered with Garlic Spinach and Crispy Onions
Tuscan Grilled Early Summer Vegetables with Fig Balsamic Glaze
Organic Mixed Greens with Quinoa, Grilled Corn, Red Bell Peppers Artichoke Hearts, Green Beans Cucumbers
and Lemon Sherry Dressing
Pretzel Bread with Sweet Creamy Butter
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Sweets
Birthday Cake
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Lemon Bars
Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit