“La mamma è sempre la mamma”—‘Mum is always Mum.’ This beautiful Italian saying perfectly sets the tone for our Mother's Day celebration. Mothers have held a revered place in society since the dawn of time. As far back as the Palaeolithic era, Mother Goddesses...
In theory pasta is an easy meal, but it’s not always straightforward to make perfectly the way you’ve enjoyed in Italy. There’s are a few common errors which can lead to pasta problems, so if you’ve been unhappy with the way your 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...
Making fresh pasta from scratch is a fun and rewarding experience, and it's surprisingly easy to do! Here's our recipe for making fresh Italian pasta dough: Ingredients 2 cups of 00 flour such as Caputo Pasta and Gnocchi Flour 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1...
This is a great recipe for a quick but hearty lunch. The organic chickpeas make the dish super healthy too. Ingredients for 2 servings: 250g of boiled organic chickpeas. We stock the 'Alce Nero' ones in a jar - they taste amazing! 1 small onion 1 litre of vegetable...
Risotto alla Milanese is one of those iconic Italian recipes and typifies northern Italian cuisine. It is made following the classic method for risotto, but what makes it special is the beautiful golden yellow colour that comes from the saffron. Traditionally Risotto...
Italian Figs - An Introduction The fig tree is an ancient plant, which grows in many countries such as Greece, Turkey, Portugal and Spain as well as the U.S. and of course Italy. This plant belongs to the blackberry family and it is considered a 'xerophyte' plant,...
Happy Italian Easter! Much less commercialised than in the UK, Italian Easter celebrations focus on food, friends and family. They also focus on the more solemn, religious aspects of the holiday. Like many Italian holidays, Holy Week is characterised by rituals and...
Over the last year there has been an increased demand for pasta. An international study found that 1 in 4 people increased their pasta consumption in 2020. Undoubtedly the pandemic has played a huge role in this rapid growth. Many people are rediscovering the benefits...
As the nights start drawing in it is time to start cooking up some comfort. Whether it is for a cosy dinner for 2, bringing the family together for a meal or for entertaining friends these quick and simple autumn pasta recipes are packed full of goodness and fantastic...