Saint Joseph tradition

During the first two weeks of September, you can experience the traditional feast of Saint Joseph, featuring the preparation of the typical vegetable soup and freshly made almond brittle.

 You will be welcomed into a typical countryside house to experience one of the most deeply felt feasts of the area. The activity takes place outdoors, where a classic votive altar is decorated according to local customs for the occasion.

We will cook the minestra di San Giuseppe together, a rich, ancient dish made by combining many different types of legumes, fresh seasonal vegetables, and various pasta shapes. While the soup cooks, you will discover the history and traditions behind this feast, which in this area is exceptionally celebrated at the end of summer to welcome back relatives and fellow locals returning home.

The evening continues with a live cooking show dedicated to cubaita, the traditional Sicilian almond brittle. You will watch firsthand how the sugar and nuts are worked together and taste the sweet while it is still warm. The experience concludes at the table, dining together with the freshly made soup, paired with local wine, water, and fresh fruit.

1. Country house welcome and votive altar: Outdoor reception gathered around the traditional Saint Joseph's altar dressed according to local village customs.

   Guided Saint Joseph's stew workshop: Hands-on group cooking session preparing the heritage soup using assorted legumes, seasonal garden vegetables, and mixed pasta shapes.

   Local feast traditions and cultural stories: Narrative on community heritage, culinary rituals, and the late-summer celebration welcoming returning residents.

   Cubaita live cooking show: Live demonstration of traditional candy-making techniques, caramelizing sugar, honey, and almonds to create the classic Sicilian brittle.

   Outdoor dinner: Sit-down meal featuring the freshly cooked stew, warm cubaita brittle, seasonal fresh fruit, water, and regional wine.