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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 5 MIN

Zeppole vs Sfince: The Sweet Traditions of St. Joseph’s Day

from Uncovering Authentic Italian Food

On March 19th, Italians celebrate St. Joseph’s Day—and the feast comes with iconic pastries. But depending on where you are in Italy, the traditional dessert can look very different.In this episode, we explore the difference between Zeppole di San Giuseppe from Naples and Sfince di San Giuseppe from Sicily. From choux pastry filled with crema and topped with amarena cherries to ricotta-covered fried dough decorated with pistachios and candied fruit, these sweets reveal how regional traditions shape Italian cuisine.Mentioned in this episode:Listen Vivacefollow @VivaceMediaNetwork A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/Vivace Media NetworkListen Vivacefollow @VivaceMediaNetwork A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next. https://vivacenetwork.com/Vivace Media Network

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