Zia Pia's Journal

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

Fall in Love with Fused Oils

Flavored oils are invaluable ingredients in the kitchen, a simple drizzle can transform a lackluster dish into something truly spectacular. Not all flavored oils are created equal, however, the quality...

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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...

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Bring Home a Taste of Summer with Italian Heirloom Tomatoes

From the fertile volcanic soils of Campania and Puglia, right now our trusted suppliers are busy preserving the heart and soul of Italian cuisine: juicy, flavorful, vitamin-rich tomatoes. Italy boasts...

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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...

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Savoring Sicily

Sicily, nestled in the azure waters of the Mediterranean, is a land of breathtaking beaches, ancient ruins, and a culinary heritage as rich and diverse as its storied history. At...

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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...

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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...

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Bring the Gourmet to Game Day

Score big on your Super Bowl spread, with our truffle-infused treats by Tartuflanghe. Crunchy corn kernels or roasted cashews, glazed in truffle juice, make for a salty, crunchy snack, bursting...

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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...

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