by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Jan 29, 2026 | Italian life
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,...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Jan 26, 2026 | Italian life
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,...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Sep 10, 2025 | 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...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Aug 8, 2025 | Cooking tips
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...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Aug 6, 2025 | Italian life
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...
