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Alfred Barros

Alfredo António Barro #7406 b. 29 August 1936, Hong Kong m. 23 November 1968, St. Therese, Hong Kong, Maria Eugénia Ribeiro da Silva d. 24 April 2007 Details are in the restricted website with ID #7406

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Alho macho

Leek. In olden times it was considered a good antidote for certain stomach complaints, “roasted and placed on the navel”. According to a 65-year-old lady, it was also carried in the pocket to relieve people from any “ill-wind”. Today few in Macau know the precise effects of leek. GNB)

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Alicrim

Rosemary.  It was certainly introduced into Macau from metropolitan Portugal for its therapeutic properties, not only for common ailments but also for certain diseases of mysterious origin, like savan. It appears in curious combinations with Chinese plants or ingredientes, as one of the many instances of the cross-fertilisation of cultures here. Here is an example

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Alúar

A traditional sweet in Macau, sold in small square blocks; [at Christmas time they were meant to represent the mattress of the baby Jesus]. The basic ingredients are flour, butter, jagra (block raw sugar), coconut, almonds and pine nuts. Each cook has her own little secret which is guarded and perhaps in a few decades

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amah

Domestic Chinese servant and nanny in Macau and Hong Kong, who often formed a strong attachment to the family, beloved of the children.

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