St. Joseph's Pastry
Zeppole di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph's Pastry): why do we eat them? Such festive food for this March 19th, is a tradition. Yes! In Sicily, Saint Joseph is regarded by many as their Patron saint. Prayers were offered to him to prevent a famine and save them from starving. "According to legend, there was a severe drought at the time, and the people prayed for their patron saint to bring them rain. They promised that if God answered their prayers through Joseph's intercession,
Who was St. Patrick?
As our corned beef and cabbage is simmering on the stove and the Irish soda bread is filling the house with amazing aromas, have you ever thought about who really was St. Patrick? Was there a St. Patrick, or is he like the little green leprechaun we see after drinking too much Jameson? He was a real person who was born late in the 4th century AD. As we celebrate him today, did you know who he was? Here are some interesting facts about St. Patrick that might make you a winn
