Zia Pia's Journal

Recipes, stories, and seasonal inspiration from Italy’s most beautiful foods. Explore the artisans, ingredients, and traditions behind our collection.

Meet La Fabbrica della Pasta: third generation pasta makers from Gregnano

In our Meet the Producers series, we bring you closer to the artisans behind the exceptional foods we offer. La Fabbrica della Pasta di Gragnano is a family-run pastificio rooted...

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4th of July, Italian Style

We’re marking the day with an Italian grigliata: simple, seasonal, and full of flavor. Tomato bruschetta, bold olive oil, and beautiful ingredients that bring everyone to the table.

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Aged Balsamic Vinegar: The Unexpected Ice Cream Upgrade

Thought balsamic was just for salads? Think again. Balsamic vinegar has long been a staple of Italian cuisine, but if you’ve only used it on salads, you’re missing one of...

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Meet the Producers: Frantoio Galantino

In our "Meet the Producers" series, where we bring you closer to the artisans behind the exceptional foods we offer. Today, we’re spotlighting one of our long-standing partners, Frantoio Galantino. If...

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Celebrate Memorial Day, the Italian Way

This Memorial Day, gather your friends, set the table, and ease into summer with a nod to Italy’s most beloved tradition: aperitivo.   In Italy, aperitivo is so much more...

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A Plant, a Place, a Tradition

On the windswept volcanic island of Pantelleria, where most crops struggle to survive, one hardy plant thrives. The Capparis spinosa nocellara, a rare caper cultivar found only here, is prized...

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Nonna Vera

Zia Pia wasn’t the only strong, inspiring Italian woman in our family. Earlier this year, we said goodbye to our beloved Nonna Vera, and we’d like to take a moment...

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Bring Italy's Artichoke Season to Your Table

Artichokes are one of the world’s oldest cultivated vegetables and are a true staple of Italian cuisine. From Liguria to Puglia, markets overflow with them from February to April—a fleeting...

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Introducing Zia Pia Pesto & Spreads

We’re excited to introduce the next arrival in our signature Zia Pia line: a trio of artisanal pesto and spreads, crafted in small batches with a minimum of pure ingredients....

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