Top 10 Italian Love Phrases!
Somehow everything sounds so much better in Italian, from simple words such as ‘Fagiolino’ (the word for bean) and ‘Stuzzicadenti’ (tooth pick) to the many ways of expressing ‘amore’. You are never too old (or young) to learn Italian, so in honour of Valentine’s Day,...
Valentines Day – 10 facts you need to know about the Saint of lovers!
We celebrate Valentines Day every year, but who exactly was the Saint of Lovers? 1) St. Valentine isn’t just the Patron Saint of courting & engaged couples, lovers, love and happy marriages; his remit also includes epilepsy, fainting, greetings, plague,...
5 Happy, Healthy School Night Pasta Recipes
So it's back to school time...back to routines and 'proper meals' and back to wondering what on earth to cook tonight! At the end of a busy day the last thing you want is to be slaving over the stove; meals must be quick and easy, ideally please kids and adults alike...
5 Secret Italian Ingredients to Elevate your Dishes
Would you like to know a secret? There are some ingredients in Italy that are added to food that you might not know about which give each dish an incredible flavour that sometimes you just can't put your finger on! So here are 5 Secret Italian Ingredients to help...
Italian Beach Etiquette – 5 Things You Need To Know!
Heading to the seaside in Italy this summer? Make sure you read our quick guide to Italian beach etiquette before you go so that you blend in seamlessly with the locals! 1) What to wear The key word here is ‘glamour’! Many Italian ladies will pack a range of...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Italian Pasta
Italy is undoubtedly the home of great pasta. With every region from every corner of the country offering its own specialities the possibilities are endless and at vorrei.co.uk we are proud to offer you a wide selection of high quality Italian Pasta Online. To help...
Rice Salad With Aubergine Summer Recipe
This is a rice salad with a difference - packed full of mediterranean flavours, simple to prepare and great for a summer lunch, barbeque or picnic. Rice Salad Ingredients for 6 - 8 Portions 500g Arborio Rice 350g Cherry Tomatoes 250g Fresh Pecorino or Feta...
5 Terrific Tiramisù Recipes
Tiramisù: The Classic Italian Dessert What’s not to love about Italian desserts?…Crème Caramel, Panna cotta, Zabaglione…they are all absolutely delicious and richly flavoured, moreover, each one of them tells a regional story packed-full of traditions and culture....
How to Prepare the Perfect Italian Picnic
Summer is here, and how better to celebrate its arrival than with an authentic Italian picnic? All you'll need is a bit of creativity and some tips on which foods to take with you in order to make your day out feel like a feast amongst the cypress trees in the Tuscan...
Caputo Flour: the Complete Guide
The importance of high quality flour when used in Italian cooking, specifically pizza making, is something that cannot be underestimated. For many, however, knowing what flour to use remains a mystery. After all, how many types can there really be? As one of our most...