Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars
the history, recipes, and symbols of a new orleans tradition
$88.75
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
10 March 2021
Summary
Every year on March 19, Roman Catholic churches and households in and around New Orleans celebrate St. Joseph’s Day. As centerpieces of these celebrations, the elaborate tiered displays of foods, prayers, and offerings known as St. Joseph Altars represent a centuries-old tradition established in south Louisiana by immigrants from Sicily.
In Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars, Sandra Scalise Juneau expertly documents the stories, recipes, and religious symbolism of this rich t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780807174760 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0807174769 |
| Author: | Sandra Scalise Juneau, Cynthia LeJeune Nobles |
| Publisher: | Louisiana State University Press |
| Imprint: | Louisiana State University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 10 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 195mm x 17mm |
| Series: | The Southern Table |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
No one knows more about St. Joseph Altars than Sandra Scalise Juneau–the history, the religious significance, the cultural importance, and, of course, the food.
Many years ago, I had the privilege of making cuccidati with Sandra Scalise Juneau in her kitchen. The melodic rhythm of her fingers moving across the dough lulled me into a quiet respect of the task at hand. Softly, she prayed, ‘Gesù, Maria, Giuseppe… .’ What a blessed moment I shared with Sandra. It was truly a religious experience.–Chef John D. Folse
About The Author
Sandra Scalise Juneau
A native New Orleanian of Sicilian heritage, Sandra Scalise Juneau has created cultural exhibits for public display at the Hallmark Card Company in New York, the Louisiana World’s Fair, and the Louisiana Folklife Festival. St. Joseph Altars she designed remain on permanent exhibit at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and the American Italian Cultural Center in New Orleans. She lives in Madisonville, Louisiana.
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