I feel the hope of spring when I hit the road in search of what's new or familiar in the world of zeppole. Like crocus ...

When rain finally came, relief turned to thanksgiving. Communities began marking March 19 with celebrations centered on food ...

Thursday is St. Joseph’s Day, and local Italian bakeries are getting a boost in business as people pick up some zeppole to ...

Zeppole are a popular pastry in Rhode Island, traditionally enjoyed around St. Joseph's Day on March 19. Bakeries across the state offer both traditional and modern flavors, including Irish cream, ...

Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day on the SouthCoast with fresh zeppole. Bakeries are serving traditional cream, chocolate, and ...

Editor's note: This story was updated with all the most recent zeppole information in the spring of 2024. March 19 in Rhode Island is all about zeppole, a pastry some say is in the shape of St. Joseph ...

With its Danish-modern furnishings, espresso bar and faux-greenery Instagram-ready wall, La Roma in Oakdale seems the very model of a modern pastry shop: But one look at the display cases proves that ...

Ferrara and Scafuri bakeries have been serving treats in Little Italy for more than a century, including the special zeppole ...

The first sign of spring in Rhode Island is zeppole returning to the bakery shelves. While the main day to eat zeppole is St. Joseph's Day, which falls on March 19, the cream-filled pastries start ...

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