{"product_id":"celebrating-with-st-joseph-altars-the-history-recipes-and-symbols-of-a-new-orleans-tradition-hardcover","title":"Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars: The History, Recipes, and Symbols of a New Orleans Tradition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Scalise Juneau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCynthia Lejeune Nobles\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCelebrating with St. Joseph Altars, \u003c\/i\u003e Sandra Scalise Juneau expertly documents the stories, recipes, and religious symbolism of this rich tradition passed down through multiple generations. While the altars have adapted over time to local ingredients and tastes, most of the customary dishes still follow cooking and baking methods that remain relatively unchanged from over a century ago. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJuneau traces the history and symbols associated with the St. Joseph Altar from its Sicilian origins to its establishment among Louisiana's celebrations, then its later embrace by multicultural communities across the United States. She also provides a guide for preparing an altar, complete with recommended timelines and suggestions for physical setup. She offers over sixty carefully selected recipes centered on delectable breads, fish, pasta, and spring vegetables. Pastries receive special attention, with detailed instructions for carving the intricate fig cake designs known as \u003ci\u003ecuccidati. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCelebrating with St. Joseph Altars\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles a cultural tradition that continues to draw families and communities together in a generous spirit of hospitality.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native New Orleanian of Sicilian heritage, \u003cb\u003e Sandra Scalise Juneau\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.2 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966820679981,"sku":"9780807174760","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/bGRuWVhtM1gra0FKdVF2dlZtSXVMQT09.webp?v=1775539178","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/celebrating-with-st-joseph-altars-the-history-recipes-and-symbols-of-a-new-orleans-tradition-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}