Feature in Saipan Tribune

We were featured in today's Saipan Tribune.
Big thanks to Walt Goodridge.

http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?cat=3&newsID=97998

Intro

We are the Delacruz Pastry.

Started in the early 60's, we originated the Chamorro dessert called apigigi.

Through trial and error, Antonio Villagomez Castro (familian Marceliano) created what's now known as apigigi for his ailing wife, Veronica Santos Castro (familian Lencho). Their eldest child, Maria Santos Castro, married to Manuel Tenorio Delacruz (familian Aniguac), carried on the recipe and created The Delacruz Pastry. Now run by their daughter, Consolacion DLC. Torres and family, we continue on with our family legacy and tradition to sustain our Chamorro culture. 

Located in Susupe village in Saipan, we also participate as vendors in Tuesday Farmer's Market, Thursday Garapan Street Market, and Saipan Sabalu Farmer's Market.
To place orders you can reach us at (670) 234-6978.
Or visit us at our kitchen in Susupe.

Our Story...

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Delacruz Pastry was first recognized in creating apigigi and specializing in tamales mendioka.
Apigigi was made by scratch. The metate' and manu' were used to grind the coconut. Because the coconut was slippery, homemade tapioca starch was added along with water and sugar for taste. Then wrapped in banana leaves and grilled on the teppan, also known as cast iron grill heated with firewood.

The original metate' (stone block) and manu' (stone grinder) used to make apigigi.

Menu

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Apigigi, Titiyas Manha, Titiyas Mais are made for order. (Minimum orders may apply)
Steamed Tamales Mendioka, Tamales Suni, and Tamales Gisu are frozen and ready for purchase.
All other products are made specifically for:

Tuesday Farmer's Market in Garapan in front of Kristo Rai Church

Thursday Garapan Street Market in Hotel Street

Sabalu (Saturday) Farmer's Market in Susupe in front of Marianas High School

Apigigi

Young Coconut, Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Water

 

Tamales Mendioka

Ground Tapioca, Coconut Milk, Sugar - Wrapped in Banana Leaf

 Tamales Gisu

White: Fine Ground Corn, Red: Spicy Sesasoned Ground Roasted Rice, Bacon

 Ahu

Ground Young Coconut mixed with Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Water

 Escabeche

Fried Local Fish, Mixed Local Vegetables, Vinegar, Tumeric Sauce

 Golai Hagun Suni

Fresh Local Taro (Leaves, Stems, Root), Coconut Milk, Tumeric, Local Lemon Juice

Titiyas Mais

Fine Ground Corn, Water

 Titiyas Manha

Ground Young Coconut, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Water