VIVA SAN GIUSEPPE! WITH LOVE FROM THE GROPPO FAMILY AND FREINDS

So many joy-filled faces filling their plates with Saint Joseph Day feast fare, prepared by Nina, Franco, and a tremendous circle of family and friends. The special meatless feast dishes are prepared during the weeks prior to Saint Joseph Day and everyone lends a hand, from the very youngest to the very oldest.

To name just some of the wonderfully delicious and much anticipated traditional foods– bowls of handmade tender pasta, fish and shrimp baked with bread crumbs (the breadcrumbs symbolize sawdust), batter-dipped and fried artichokes and cauliflower, Saint Joseph bread, panellle, platters of smoked and freshly caught cod, octopus salad, minestrone with fava beans, fresh fruit, sfinci, cassata cake, and zeppole. 

In honor of the spirit of Saint Joseph and the values of compassion and kindness that He represents, the Groppo Family opens their home to all who wish to celebrate at the table of San Giuseppe.

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GIF of Danielle @Pastaio via Corta making pasta is insanely calming

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Way more soothing and satisfying than those viral mixing paint and DIY slime videos, right?

I mean, you can eat these. Pastaio via Corta, case was nearly sold out this Saturday

 

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BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FROM DANIELLE AT PASTAIO VIA CORTA

pastaio-via-corta-gloucester-ma-copyright-kim-smithAre you looking for a special gift for a friend or loved one? Look no further! Danielle at Pastaio Via Corta is making exquisite gift baskets filled with her fabulous homemade pastas and delicious olive oils, tomatoes, and more. While there stock up on her hand made cheeses, spiced olive mixes, fresh pasta, and if you are lucky, you may catch her when she is making her to-die-for ravioli!pastaio-via-corta-gloucester-ma-3-copyright-kim-smith

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