Guest Blog Written By: Jenny Arena from Fables and Focaccia It’s hard to believe that a food tradition would be born on Good Friday, typically a day of fast, but it is precisely on this day that my mother maintains one of my favorite traditions; the preparation of the Easter Sguta. As in many cultures, this is a sweet bread that is made to celebrate the holiday, comparable to the Jewish ... Read the Post
Tasty Tuesdays ~ Sguta: Calabrese For Sweet Easter Tradition
Tasty Tuesdays ~ Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Guest Blog Written By: Jenny Arena from Fables and Focaccia 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 in ... Read the Post
Tasty Tuesdays ~ Honoring Matrons with Mimosa Cakes
Guest Blog Written By: Jenny Arena from Fables and Focaccia March 8th, a celebratory date known as International Women’s Day. A commemorative date honoring women ranging from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political, and social achievements. In Italy, it is on this day that women are gifted with bright blossoms ... Read the Post