Zia Pia's Journal

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

Egg Pasta with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

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...

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Biscotti… and Beyond!

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,...

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How to: A Chef's Guide to your Fancy Balsamic

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is made exclusively from fermented grape must, aged in fine wooden barrels for a minimum of 12 years. This rich and complex delicacy deserves to be showcased...

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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Panettone

Many of you are already familiar with the golden, domed, Italian Christmas dessert known as Panettone, but how much do you really know about this sweet bread? Or is it...

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Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Zia Pia has the holidays covered with a handpicked selection of beautiful and delicious Italian delicacies for all the different kinds of food lovers in your life. Check out our...

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