Pia's Journal

Fused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tins As Seen in Better Homes and Gardens
If you pick up the November 22nd issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, you'll spot a Zia Pia favorite: Fused Extra Virgin Olive Tins by Frantoio Galantino. We couldn't agree...

Italy's Olive Harvest Has Begun
It's the olive harvest time in Italy, marking a vibrant and vital time in the agricultural calendar. As autumn settles across the land, our beloved olive oil producers, Frantoio Muraglia...

Ready-made Pesto Risotto
This Ready-made Pesto Risotto recipe from Gli Aironi combines creamy, rich textures with the fresh taste of pesto. Gli Aironi's Pesto Risotto mix is made from the finest ingredients and is an easy way to make...

Private Label Trifulot Chocolate Truffles
Make your own branded chocolate gift boxes with our exquisite Trifulot Chocolate Truffles, now available as a private label offering. Crafted by Tartuflanghe in the heart of Piedmont, these indulgent...

Introducing Italian Espresso by Trucillo
Italians take their coffee very seriously, and so, of course, do we at Zia Pia! After many years of searching to find the perfect Italian coffee partner to bring the...

Traditional Neapolitan Calamarata Recipe
Calamarata is a traditional Neapolitan seafood pasta dish, particularly rooted in the region around Nola. Squid is the star of this refined dish, complemented by a sauce of cherry tomatoes...

The History of Pasta
Written by Sarah Ubertaccio, founder of q.b. Cucina, an online shop that specializes in pasta tools and artisanal Italian kitchenware.The history of pasta is a tale that spans millennia and...

Colomba di Pasqua – The Italian Easter Cake
In Italy, nothing says Easter like a rich, soft, delicately sweet Colomba. This dove-shaped cake holds a special place in the hearts and homes of many Italians. Resembling the Easter...

The Timeless Tradition of Apulian Ceramics
In Puglia, the tradition of making ceramics dates back thousands of years. Spanning from Magna Grecia to the Roman Empire to the Republic of Italy, the production of ceramics and...