Comments on: Calabrian Zeppole di San Giuseppe for Italian Father’s Day

By: Liana Sofia Tumino

Liana Sofia Tumino — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:38:52 +0000

Thank you Michelle for taking the time to write and document this recipe that I remember so well from my childhood…every Christmas. The tradition disappeared as we got older and I have been trying to resurrect it the last few years…I made them this past Christmas eve and showed them off to my family through Skype…you have to love modern technology. My mom also makes “Scaldatelle” which like Zeppole are different depending on the region you are from. Any insight on “Scaldatelle”?? still fried, but no yeast, and drizzled with honey…kind of a pretzle formation. Love your blog!!!

Hmmm I’m pretty sure we call them pignolata here; have you seen La Cucina di Calabria by Mary Amabile Palmer & Rosetta Costantino’s My Calabria? Lots of great Calabrian recipes, and helpful to reference both, actually, since as you know the recipes can vary from town to town. Mary’s is centered around Bova in RC and Rosetta’s around Tropea in VV.
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By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:55:48 +0000

Happy St. Joseph’s Feast Day, Michelle! I wish I had some zeppoles ..I’ll have to try your recipe as it looks easier than my in-laws recipe. They put mashed potatoes and semolina flour in their dough prep ..and always added anchovies in the middle when frying them..never sugar.

Yes, down into the province of Reggio they use potatoes…not here though
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By: rosemary

rosemary — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:13:38 +0000

they look great…always so tasty! love the look of the website! have a great weekend!

Thanks Rosemary!
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By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:35:37 +0000

This is exactly what our zeppole look like! Pure goodness!

Mmmm mangia mangia!

By: tracie p

tracie p — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:09:53 +0000

yum! i loved those, sweet or savory

Me too…I can’t pick one over the other Great to “see” you Tracie!

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By: nyc/caribbean ragazza

nyc/caribbean ragazza — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:24:51 +0000

Now I’m very hungry.

Hahaha, sorry!

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By: Judith in Umbria

Judith in Umbria — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:19:58 +0000

PS: I think these are a cousin to my cauliflower doughnuts from Puglia. Mmmmmmmmmm.... .-= Judith in Umbria´s last blog ..A nameless low carb dish that resembles lasagne =-.

By: Judith in Umbria

Judith in Umbria — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:15:32 +0000

Can’t eat anything good, Michelle. Quit posting them. I will email you when I am slim again.

Bookmark, bookmark, bookmark!

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By: Gil

Gil — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:55:11 +0000

I bought enough of the filled ones Wednesday to last for a few days. That is, unless our kids visit!

Sounds great to me, Gil!

By: Jenny Woolf

Jenny Woolf — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:37:56 +0000

These look nice - self indulgent - maybe I will make these for a family get togethr on Sunday even though we don't have any Italian blood in our family at all, as far as I know! So the cultures spread..... Enjoy Jenny! .-= Jenny Woolf´s last blog ..Lenny's Alice in Wonderland Review; RTE and More and More Radio =-.