Pia's Journal

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...

One of Italy’s most beloved traditions, aperitivo is so much more than the Italian equivalent of Happy Hour. The name originates from the Latin aperire meaning “to open;” since this...

We're thrilled to welcome Pesto Rossi 1947 to the Zia Pia family! Using only the finest, most carefully selected local ingredients, and crafted in the centuries-old Italian tradition, Roberto Panizza's...

In Italy, the lemon trees hang heavy with bright yellow fruit this time of year, and the harvest is in full swing. Many lemon festivals and celebrations take place in...

A Ligurian tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, Croxetti is flat, disc shaped pasta embossed with a traditional design. Our friends at Pasta di Liguria are amongst the few...

Sun-drenched coastlines, picturesque towns and villages, extravagant churches, fresh, seasonal ingredients, superior extra virgin olive oils and excellent wines… Puglia really has it all. Located in the heel of Italy’s...

White balsamic vinegar gets a bad rap. While often considered the inferior cousin of the more precious, traditional balsamic, this golden vinegar boasts a myriad of uses and a unique...

While it’s hard to beat fresh pasta, Antica Pasta di Campofilone's dried egg pasta comes extremely close. Tossing it with sage brown butter sauce made with our own Agricola Filippone...

What is your favorite Italian cookie? In English, the word “biscotti” is synonymous with the sliced, firm, almond-studded Tuscan cookies, but the word actually refers to any and all cookies,...