3 November 2020 || Food and well being, Organic
At Vorrei we pride ourselves on providing our customers with high quality, natural, tasty Italian produce. From the very beginning, we have been advocates of organic food and many of the products we sell whether individually or in hampers are organic. As the demand and interest grows, we look at what being organic actually means […]
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18 February 2019 || Food and well being, Recipes
When you think of ‘superfoods’, kale, goji berries or chia seeds probably come to mind; maybe you don’t immediately think of humble anchovies .. yet they are in fact a superfood, boasting a myriad of incredible health benefits. What’s more, they can be easily incorporated into your diet in a variety of different delicious ways. Packed with […]
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24 January 2019 || Cooking tips, Food and well being, Pasta, Uncategorised, Vegetarian
Comfort Food Italian Style Raise your hand anyone who gives in at least once in a while to the pleasure that only a beautiful chocolate cake can give! Let’s talk about comfort food: the food that pampers! Comfort food is that food, that dish that refreshes the soul and the body, the dish that after […]
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10 July 2018 || Food and well being, Uncategorised
Organic food what it is and why we should all get behind it… We hear of organic food all the time, but what it really is and its benefits in comparison with conventional products often remain a mystery to us. That said, Italy offers up a wealth of incredible, organic products and that’s why we’ve […]
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4 March 2018 || Food and well being, Recipes
Due to their myriad of health benefits, mushrooms (particularly porcini mushrooms) are set to become 2018’s biggest superfood trend. In fact, we are predicted to spend more than £35 billion on mushrooms over the next seven years, and here’s why. A recent study found that mushrooms contain remarkably high amounts of two antioxidants: ergothioneine and […]
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26 January 2018 || Food and well being
It can sometimes be hard to find the positives in winter: grey clouds, dark nights and summer days feeling like a distant memory. At Vorrei, however, we think we’ve found the perfect reason to be happy this winter – and it comes in the form of a truffle! Between the months of December and March, […]
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2 June 2017 || Cooking tips, Food and well being
Just How Healthy is the Pasta in your Cupboard? A recent investigation into the most common pasta brands in Italy, some of which are available in the UK, has found the presence of allarming substances such as DON, glyphosate and cadmium in the grains. DON is a toxic component produced by certain types of fungus, […]
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30 August 2016 || Food and well being
The Smart Food Diet: A Bestselling Book That is Changing The Views of Italians on Nutrition A new book on nutrition written by the Italian journalist Eliana Liotta in collaboration with the head of research of the IEO (European Oncology Institute), Pier Giuseppe Pellicci, and the nutritionist who coordinates the Smart Food project at the […]
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13 April 2016 || Food and well being
With the growing popularity of the Mediterranean Diet, Italian extra virgin olive oil has become the must-have ingredient for a balanced, healthy diet. Everybody wants their own little stock in their pantry and many people around the world are substituting the heavy, saturated fats used for cooking with the lighter choice of extra virgin olive […]
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11 February 2016 || Food and well being
Needing a little help in the passion department? Don’t worry! We are here to offer you some natural aphrodisiac remedies. The right combination will help you to prepare an alternative “spicy dinner” for you and your partner that will ensure a very happy ending in the bedroom. So, let’s begin! Put aside the traditional oysters for […]
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25 August 2015 || Food and well being, Italian life
The Mediterranean Diet Did you know that the Italians live on average 18 months longer than the Brits? A comparison of health outcomes in 19 countries over 20 years published in the Lancet put Britain at number 14 in the life expectancy table, down two places since 1990. Italy fared much better rising from 5th to […]
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28 February 2015 || Eat your way around Italy, Food and well being
Discover the Bergamot! Bergamot are a citrus fruit, greeny yellow in colour, spherical in shape with an unusual and striking bitter taste. They are a type of cross between a lemon and a bitter orange and native to Southern Asia. Commercial growth of this fruit is virtually confined to the region of Calabria in southern Italy – specifically the province of […]
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20 January 2015 || Food and well being, Wine and Prosecco
A Quick Guide to Natural, Biodynamic and Organic Wine Want to complement the organic food on your table with some fine organic wine? Not sure about what to look for or what organic wine really means? Here’s a short introduction to the world of naturally produced wines… Not all wines are created equally and the […]
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11 October 2020 || Food and well being
During these uncertain times a student care package is the ideal way to let your loved one know you are thinking about them. This thoughtful yet practical gift provides a much-needed taste of home comfort combined with a luxury twist. Give yourself peace of mind that they are eating well and enjoying a great selection […]
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30 January 2019 || Food and well being, Italian life
The word aphrodisiac comes from the name of the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite and since the ancient times people have believed in the power of aphrodisiac foods. But do they really work? Italian cuisine features so many known aphrodisiac foods; Why not create a fabulous meal using as many of the ingredients you can […]
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21 October 2018 || Food and well being, Recipes
Steeped in history and dating back to 11th century Calabria, liquorice powder is an inspired choice to add a little taste of Italy to your cooking. At Vorrei, this in demand product is now easily accessible for all to enjoy.Have you ever cooked with liquorice powder? Send us your recipes! Grown in Calabria, ground and […]
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11 April 2018 || Food and well being
It’s likely that you’ve heard of the term “superfood” – a name given to mysterious foods that are said to slow down ageing, prevent chronic disease and help you to achieve an overall better quality of health. From chomping on kale, gorging on blueberries through to drinking mysterious spirulina, incorporating superfoods into your diet is […]
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8 February 2018 || Food and well being
It seems the entire world is obsessed with weight loss. There are diet plans all across the internet and shakes, powders, pills, and fad diets that are guaranteed to help you reduce your weight. Nature has provided us with the tools we need to shed unwanted fat, we simply have to know where to look. […]
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17 January 2018 || Food and well being, Vegetarian
Balsamic vinegar is an original artisan product that hails from Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy. Made from white, sweet grape, it is simmered to a concentrate (known as must) before being left to ferment in wooden barrels: much like wine. The must is moved between different wood barrels over the years of fermentation, so […]
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25 January 2017 || Food and well being
Chilli lovers rejoice! There’s great news for the red hot chilli pepper lovers among you! Recent studies conducted as part of the National Health Examination Survey III (NHANES) in the US observed more than 16,000 adults over a time span of 18 years and their findings have been fascinating. They discovered that red hot chilli […]
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1 June 2016 || Food and well being
Hippocrates said: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Nothing could be closer to the truth, especially when we talk about Superfoods. But what exactly are Superfoods? They are mostly derived from plants – fruits, berries, spices and seeds which are particularly rich in active ingredients and beneficial nutrients which are good […]
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17 February 2016 || Food and well being
The Mediterranean Diet, according to medical and wellness studies, is the best nutritional regime one could possibly follow. Such a diet follows the eating habits of mainly the Italian, Greek and Spanish cultures that tend to consume foods rich in fibres, loads of fresh fruits and vegetables, and prefer using olive oil rather than butter […]
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25 August 2015 || Food and well being, Italian life
The pasta protest on the Spanish Steps The movement began on the Spanish Steps in Rome in 1986. McDonalds wanted to open a franchise there and many Italians, who generally have a lukewarm relationship with fast food, were not happy about it. One man was particularly dismayed. Carlo Petrini, the founder of the movement descended upon […]
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6 March 2015 || Food and well being
Fake Italian Food – A €60 Billion Industry Italy is of course famous across the globe for its cuisine and fabulous local specialities that everyone loves. But did you know that according to recent research, Italian food is the most imitated and faked in the world? From China to the United States, hundreds of Italian […]
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23 February 2015 || Eat your way around Italy, Food and well being
Calabrian chilli peppers are arguably the most important ingredient in Southern Italian cuisine. They are found in recipes across Calabria and beyond and grown in every garden and on every balcony! The habitat is ideal and the peperoncini are super hot! Not only do they add fire and colour to any meal, according to recent research […]
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29 October 2014 || Eat your way around Italy, Food and well being, Italian life
We recently visited Matera and stopped by to chat to Giovanni Marvulli our ‘Cenzino’ olive oil supplier. We wanted to see his vast olive grove and learn more about his award winning organic extra virgin olive oil. Giovanni, tell us about your passion for quality organic extra virgin olive oil… Ever since I was […]
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Italian Cheese – Our Favourite Five
Smile and say cheese!.......and we certainly seem to be doing just that; over the years the demand and consumption of… Read more
Our Top 6 Italian Easter Treats
Happy Italian Easter! Much less commercialised than in the UK, Italian Easter celebrations focus on food, friends and family. They also… Read more
Comforting Pasta Recipes for Lunch or Dinner
Over the last year there has been an increased demand for pasta. An international study found that 1 in 4… Read more
Organic food – What are the benefits?
At Vorrei we pride ourselves on providing our customers with high quality, natural, tasty Italian produce. From the very beginning,… Read more
Our Favourite Easy Autumn Pasta Recipes
As the nights start drawing in it is time to start cooking up some comfort. Whether it is for a… Read more
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