by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Feb 6, 2015 | Italian life
Italian Food Superstitions. Italians are generally very superstitious people (especially the further south you go). They may deny this but even the most logical, sensible Italians seem unable to resist following the many age-old rituals that are such a big part of...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Jan 20, 2015 | Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian
Lagane ccu Ricotta (Lagane Pasta with Ricotta Cheese) This is a super easy (and healthy) Calabrian recipe made with Lagane and just other two ingredients! Lagane is the name for a type of pasta very popular in Southern Italy made just with durum wheat and water....
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Jan 20, 2015 | Cooking tips, Pasta, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
What makes San Marzano Tomatoes so great? At the moment it seems that every celebrity chef is talking about them and every Italian recipe requires them. But what do we know about San Marzano Tomatoes and why are they so special? Here’s our top 6 San Marzano...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Jan 20, 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...
by nicola.pagliaro@vorrei.co.uk | Oct 29, 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...
