Sunday, July 19, 2009

Saved by a clam!

How pretty is that? And I needed it. Truly. Absolutely. With yearning, bells on my toes, and petticoat jingles, I desperately needed it.
`
Tomorrow starts tech rehearsals. Wednesday and Thursday are dress rehearsals. Thursday is "bring 52 kids to a market fair" night (and don't lose one of them!). Sound cues, preshow, program, photo call and then - TADA! - opening night. This week 52 kids will do their shifts in the dark, wear long dresses they cannot walk in and short pants they feel silly in, spray frankfurter calls into steel, sweat off their eye-liner, look for the glo-tape and create energy enough to send an astronaut to Mars. It's the most stressful week for the show. And the grandest.
`
I had a fine family meal (and ... to be redundant ... I needed it) and the starter was grilled clams. Find the recipe from Proud Italian Cook: HERE
`
Have plenty of crusty bread for mopping.

Because whether or not you "need it," I guarantee you will want it!
at

26 comments:

  1. HeatherJuly 19, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    oh my gosh - that looks amazing! good luck with the 52 kids!! that's a lot!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 19, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I love Marie's recipe for clams, Claudia! She;s a gem, like you!

    Good luck with rehearsals!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Mary BergfeldJuly 19, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    It really looks delicious. I'd say break a leg but that seems wrong when you're responsible for all those kids. I'll settle for good luck. I'm sure it will be fine.

    ReplyDelete
  4. unconfidential cookJuly 19, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Those clams look amazing!!! Good luck with all your kids!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Christina KimJuly 20, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Yes! Must have crusty bread for mopping. Goodluck with the kiddos!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Heather S-GJuly 20, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Truely amazing...that is this dish!! Wowza, I want a big bowl w/ the bread for sopping...drooling, sreiously. Best of luck with the kiddos :D

    ReplyDelete
  7. Katherine Roberts AucoinJuly 20, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Claudia what a stunning looking dish! Now you have me in the mood for clams. i know the kids will do great!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Wanda.....July 20, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Even though stressful, you sound very excited Claudia...52 kids would keep anyone on their toes...and hard work to keep them "off" your toes...Good luck...wishing you a good week!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lyndas recipe boxJuly 20, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    I have never had clams,can you believe that!But, your picture makes look really yummy.
    Good luck with the rehearsals!

    ReplyDelete
  10. KarineJuly 20, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    I have not had clams for a long time and these look amazing! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. ReeniJuly 20, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    How delicious! You certainly do deserve it - it sounds like you have your hands full! But I bet your handling it like a pro.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Barbara GFJuly 20, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Best of luck with the production, Claudia! Food can be such a comfort. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Katy ~July 21, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    Those clams do look good! They would cheer and renew me as well.

    As hectic as the rehearsals sound, they sound like fun for everyone.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Cookin' CanuckJuly 21, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    52 kids?! You are brave! These look fabulous.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Jenn@slim-shoppinJuly 21, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    That looks great!!

    I love the bread to sop all the goodness up!

    Good luck at your rehearsals!

    ReplyDelete
  16. JulianaJuly 21, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    These clams look delicious...yummie! Good luck with the kids :-)

    ReplyDelete
  17. MirandaJuly 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    This looks fantastic.
    I also wanted to thank you for visiting my site and the wonderful comments.

    Good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Donna-FFWJuly 21, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Oh these clams look like a plate full of all things good!! Delicious, Claudia!

    ReplyDelete
  19. joe@italyvilleJuly 21, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Looks delicious! Hope things are going well Claudia!

    ReplyDelete
  20. JudyJuly 22, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Yumm. I could go for some of those clams right now. Best of luck with the kids. You are a brave person.

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I don't just want it, I NEED it! Oh man, that looks absolutely finger-lickingly delicious!
    And oh crap -- 52 kids?!! Good luck with that!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Proud Italian CookJuly 22, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    Claudia, You are a doll! so glad you enjoyed them. Your clams look amazing! I love the title of your post too. I'm sure all went well with your kids, what fun work you do.
    xox, Marie

    ReplyDelete
  23. Foodie with Little Thyme!July 23, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Looks wonderful. One to save for sure. Good luck with the play, can't wait to here the review.

    ReplyDelete
  24. VictorJuly 26, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Wow wee, that's a lot of clams and good-looking too. GL with the kids.

    ReplyDelete
  25. creampuffJuly 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Claudia,

    Those look gorgeous! I've been working up the courage to grill shellfish and you've inspired me!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Aly BethJuly 30, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I may actually have to try this out! Looks great!

    ~Aly

    ReplyDelete

New comments are not allowed.