..... a day celebrated primarily by Italians, and in particular Sicilians ...

St. Joseph, husband of Mary, Step-Father to Jesus, patron Saint of the working man ...

Besides a day of special dedication it is a day day for 'zeppoles' or 'sphinges' filled with sweet ricotta cream .... yummmmmm

My Sicilian in-laws have a tradition that includes 'St. Joseph's macaroni' made with a sauce that includes cauliflower and sardines or anchovies ... never got into that, but I make up for it with the zeppoles ...
For any NYers aroung here the absolute BEST zeppoles in the WORLD are made at Buono's Bakery on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island ....
They are even worth the trip from RI to get some ... ....
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