March 13, 2010
“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families“.
~ Pope John Paul II
Benvenuti Amici
Festa San Giuseppe
Welcome to the 33rd issue of "Shut Up and Mangia!". This special St. Joseph’s day issue will focus on food, family and tradition.
On March 19th we celebrate St. Joseph with a lavish feast. Tavola di San Giuseppe or The St. Joseph’s Table is originally a Sicilian tradition which is now celebrated throughout Italy and in Italian-American neighborhoods all over the United States and Canada.
Allegedly this tradition began centuries ago in Sicily during a famine which was caused by drought. During this time no rain fell, the crops did not grow and many people starved. The villagers prayed to St, Joseph to intercede with God to help end this terrible famine. They promised if rain would fall they would prepare a feast in honor of God and St. Joseph.
This year we will be celebrating St. Joseph Day at a friend's house so I will be preparing a few traditional must have St. Joseph’s Day dishes for the occasion. Below you will find the complete menu of a few things I'll be cooking that day. Enjoy!
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Great St. Joseph’s Day Article
Here is a great article on setting up a St. Josephs Table at In Italy.com
St. Joseph's Day Recipes
Here is a list of the featured recipes for your table:
St. Joseph’s Bread,
Stuffed Artichokes,
Baccala Alla Siciliana,
Penne Milanese,
Sicilian Cauliflower with Bucatini Pasta,
Sfingi,
St. Joseph‘s Cream Puffs.
Just click here for a complete menu. Mangia Italiano!
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Have a great St. Joseph’s Day!
Mangia Italiano!
Take Care,
Phillip J. Speciale