Sawdust Spaghetti to Celebrate San Giuseppe

In the Italian culture, the date March 19th is a significant one; it is the day that we honour St. Joseph and all fathers.   While most are familiar with the sweet side of this celebration, Zeppole di San Giuseppe; there are several food traditions associated with this feast day. Because this feast day falls during […]

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

The feast day of St. Joseph celebrated on March 19th is a very significant holiday for those of Italian heritage.   It is on this day in fact that Italians celebrate father’s day, honoring Joseph, the terrestrial father of Jesus Christ.  As with any holiday, this one is commemorated with a variety of different foods, particularly […]

Zeppole: Fritters to Honor Fathers

Buon Onomastico, Happy Name Day, a common augurio if you happen to bear the name of a celebrated saint, and if that name is Giuseppe, it is one of the most recognized and exalted in Italy.  Not only those named Joseph are honored, but all fathers as well, as March 19th is observed as the […]