Zia Pia's Journal

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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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