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La Trinacria Sons of Marzo, 2018

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CALENDAR OF Joe Zambataro EVENTS Fratelli

Unfortunately the timing of these messages misses a few key events of the month. This · February 24— month I am writing just days before the February Crab Feed. So while I may be fully 2nd Crab Feed confident of what a success it will be, I · March 5— obviously don’t want to jump the gun and risk jinxing the event. However, what I do know is Regular Meeting Night that Mike Maltese will do his usual great job of · April 2— coordinating the overall event, the cooks will prepare some amazing crab, the bartenders will Guest Night help everyone go home with a smile, the wives · May 7— of our members have created some amazing raffle baskets, and the servers and front table Regular Meeting Night crew will also do their best to make sure everyone has a great time. Thanks to all involved for making it all look so easy! · May 21—

As I noted last week, the Women’s Auxiliary Club is moving forward with Annual Golf Tournament plans to hold a vote on the future of the group and its association with the · June 4— Sons of Sicily. A cu' nun ti voli, e nun lu vuliri. Regardless of the outcome I want to, again, offer our support and commitment to those choosing to Guest Night remain part of the WAC. · June 24—

By now I hope you have all heeded the pleas to pay your dues on time and Family Picnic & Scholarship avoid any late fees. We are endlessly working diligently to keep our membership list current and accurate, so if you have any problems Presentation Award regarding newsletters, dues payments, membership numbers, or any other problem please let one of the Board members know so we can get it resolved quickly. INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Lastly, as we deal with this recent taste of winter, spring and the Easter season are nearly upon us. Warm wishes to you and your family, and I look Recipe of the Month .... 2 forward to seeing as many of you as possible for our March meeting. Sponsors ...... 3 Grazie, Health & Welfare ...... 4 Joe About Sicily ...... 4 Board of Directors ...... 4 Social Events ...... 5 Contact Information ..... 6 (English) La Trinacria Page 2

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

To make the : Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine water, , sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

With a wooden spoon, beat in flour all at once. Return to low Makes about 12 (2-1/2-inch) Zeppoles heat. Continue beating until mixture forms a ball and leaves side of Pastry: pan. Remove from heat. · 1 cup water Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating hard after each addition until · 3 tablespoons butter smooth. Continue beating until is satiny and breaks in · 1/2 teaspoon sugar strands. · Pinch of salt Allow the mixture to cool. · 1 cup flour Transfer the dough to a with a large star tip. For each · 4 eggs pastry, pipe a 2-1/2 -inch spiral with a raised outer wall on the baking sheet. Filling: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. · 1/4 cup sugar Remove and allow to cool before filling. · 2 tablespoons cornstarch · 1 cup whole milk To make the filling: · 2 egg yolks Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. In a bowl, whisk · 1/2 tablespoon dark rum together milk and egg yolks. Whisk milk mixture into sugar · 1 teaspoon grated orange zest mixture. · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, · 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in rum, orange zest, and vanilla. Confectioners' sugar for dusting and Maraschino cherries Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface. Allow to cool for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until cold. Fold in the whipped cream. To assemble the Zeppole: Cut the in half horizontally. Transfer the filling mixture to a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe some of the filling onto the cut side of the bottom half of each pastry. Place the top half of the pastry on the filling. Pipe a small amount of the filling into the hole in the center of each pastry. Place a maraschino cherry in the middle. Dust the pastries with confectioners' sugar. La Trinacria Page 3

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Vice President Joe Baglione had pacemaker surgery on February 20th. We wish him a speedy recovery. Peggy Constantino passed away at the age of 94 on January 31st. She was the mother of Cathy and mothe-in-law of Joe DeMaria. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. If you have any news to report, please contact me before the 15th of the month if you want it placed in next month's newsletter at 650-670-0777 or email me at [email protected]. Bouna Salute a Tutti e Dio vi Benedica, Fred

Pasta for St. Joseph’s Day Since St. Joseph’s Day always falls during the season of Lent, a period of penance and fasting, no meat is served. Instead, fish and are staples of the feast. One traditional Sicilian dish is or Pasta with Sardines and another is with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs. Since St. Joseph was a carpenter, the breadcrumbs, which are an in- gredient in both dishes, are meant to symbolize sawdust. Both of these dishes are also commonly served as part of the Eve of the Seven Fishes dinner on Christmas Eve. The pasta used in Pasta with Sardines is typically a long hollow pasta such as bucatini or perciatelli. In , wild fennel is used and also fresh sardines. Since it is usually difficult to find fresh sardines in the US, this recipe substitutes canned sardines.

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Our January crab feed was great; everyone got their fill of crab. The dance floor was packed most of the night and the music seemed to be to everyone’s liking. We’re looking forward to an even bigger turn out for the February crab feed. So come prepared for a fun night and don’t forget your bib.

For tickets and reservations call Mike Maltese (408) 972-4986. It is important.

See the schedule below for a quick reference in chronological order: February 24th — Second Crab Feed $55.00 each, everyone welcome. Call Mike Maltese. March 5th — Regular meeting night.

¨ Appetizer ¨ Pasta with Sugo ¨ & Butter ¨ Meatballs & Sausage ¨ Salad ¨ Cheesecake

April 2nd — Guest meeting night. Call Mike Maltese. $20 tickets. May 7th — Regular meeting night. May 21st — Annual Golf Tournament - Call Mike Maltese for tickets. June 4th — Guest meeting night. Call Mike Maltese. $20 tickets. June 24th — Family Picnic & Scholarship Presentation of Awards

As changes occur, we will keep you posted with updates. Bob Scaletta— Social Events

La Trinacria Sons of Sicily Marzo, 2018

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