KAPAIA — Elizabeth Freitas said she doesn’t know what to expect on Tuesday when the Immaculate Conception Church hosts its first Malasada Day from 7 to 11 a.m.
KAPAIA — Elizabeth Freitas said she doesn’t know what to expect on Tuesday when the Immaculate Conception Church hosts its first Malasada Day from 7 to 11 a.m.
“Auntie Alice Arruda has been preparing me all these years,” Elizabeth said. “She’s passed, and I have all the equipment and training she’s taught me. We’ll see what happens.”
Malasadas will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. There are no preorders for the sugar-covered morsels, which will be available for six malasadas for a $10 donation.
“Just bring your appetite and get ready for sugar on the face,” said retired police chief George Freitas.
According to a flier distributed by the Freitas, Malasada Day started in the sugar plantations of the 1800s. The day was celebrated on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday—a last chance to delight in decadent desserts before the fasting of the Lenten season.
Auntie Alice started cooking malasadas for the Immaculate Conception Church in the 1970s. Restaurants, bakeries, and other business establishments offering malasadas are always busy, and people need to bring some to share with co-workers and friends. Business is always brisk while supplies last.
“Come and indulge in Auntie Alice’s secret recipe for the best malasadas on Kauai,” Elizabeth said.
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