Zia Pia's Journal
Recipes, stories, and seasonal inspiration from Italy’s most beautiful foods. Explore the artisans, ingredients, and traditions behind our collection.
A Cozy Meal For A Night In
Creamy Truffle Risotto The perfect Valentine's meal at home: rich ready-to-cook risotto paired with a white truffle oil, it's a match made in heaven! Image & recipe curtesy of gli...
A Fiery Date Night Pasta
Spaghetti all'Assassina Native to Bari,"Assassin's Spaghetti" is the literal translation for this dangerously tasty pasta dish that features a hot, chili pepper tomato sauce married with a unique way to...
The Most Indulgent Cherry Tart
Amaretto Cherry Tart Wonderfully indulgent, this tart recipe features our amaretto cherries by Lazzaroni as the literal cherry on top of a sweet almond mascarpone filled shortbread crust.  Ingredients...
Meet the 'Modena Sparkler'
Non-alcoholic doesn't have to mean boring. In Italy, flavor is non-negotiable. We’ve created a refreshing, sophisticated mocktail that balances the crisp effervescence of our sparkling water with the deep, complex...
Explore the Zia Pia Holiday Gift Guide
The season of giving has arrived and our Zia Pia Holiday Gift Guide is here! Browse our curated gift guide designed for all of your gifting needs this holiday season. Click here to...
Stuff your Stockings with Zia Pia!
Our stocking stuffers are the perfect final touch to add to your gifting list this season. Â From delicious fused extra virgin olive oil tins to a wide variety of...
Porcini Fettuccine from Campofilone
This Porcini Fettuccine from Antica Pasta by Marcozzi captures the essence of autumn: warmth, richness, and deep, earthy flavor. Made with real porcini mushrooms, the pasta has a naturally hearty character that...
The Perfect Stuffed Shells
Elevate your classic stuffed shells to new heights with some of Italy’s most beautiful foods. Check out our recipe for baked stuffed shells below. A warm and indulgent meal just...
The Olive Harvest: How Great Extra Virgin Olive Oil Begins
The Olive Harvest: Great EVOO Begins in the Grove