March 19 (today) is the feast day of St. Joseph, and Italians everywhere are celebrating the arrival of Zeppole di San Giuseppe, a pastry treat of fried dough served on this occasion with a lush and creamy custard filling.

I first made Zeppole di San Giuseppe on this day last year when my brother-in-law, Emanuele, was visiting from Toronto. Emanuele and my husband, Tony, grew up in Etobicoke, Ontario, just a block or so away from the famed Italian deli and pastry shop, Sanremo Bakery. Read More