03/15/2026
Lady Sweet Cakes still celebrates the tradition of the Saint Joseph Table, a tradition that originated in Sicily, Italy in the Middle Ages. Legend has it that during a severe drought, the Sicilians prayed to Saint Joseph, their patron saint, for relief. When the rains came, the people rejoiced! In gratitude, they prepared a special table with an assortment of food from their harvest. These tables, or "altars," offered traditional cookies and cakes, bread baked in symbolic Christian symbols, assorted confections, fruit, wine, fava beans, and beautiful decorations of candles, figurines and flowers. After paying homage to Saint Joseph, the food was distributed to those less fortunate and Saint Joseph's Day was born, celebrated annually on March 19th. Lady Sweet Cake honors this tradition with an aromatic egg bread using Fiori di Sicilia (a Sicilian extract) and ships these out all over the USA. Order your St. Joseph Bread today! ww.ladysweetcakes.com
