Parmigiano Reggiano – Your FAQs
Known worldwide as the "King of Cheeses" Parmigiano Reggiano is recommended as an important element of our daily diet. It is one of the few foods all naturally made, without any additives! Only milk, rennet and a little salt. It is a highly concentrated cheese and...
Unexpected Italian Superfoods
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...
Treat “Mamma” To An Italian Lunch On Mother’s Day
“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...
Pasta Perfection: Become a pasta master with our quick tips
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...
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, we have been advocates of organic food and many of the products we sell whether individually or in hampers are organic. As the demand...
What to do with leftover Panettone – if you ever have any 😊
Panettone “Bellini” First, in a serving glass, place layers of sliced Panettone. Next, splash with prosecco or Asti Spumante. Then, add peaches, chocolate, and whipped cream. Finally, top with pretty sugar and almonds, if you like. Panettone Panini To begin with,...
Italian Restaurant Favourites
Bring the Taste of Italy to your kitchen! Recreate some of the traditional dishes & drinks you tried on your Italian holiday at home using our authentic Italian products. Cacio e Pepe Pasta Cacio e Pepe is one of Rome's three signature pasta dishes you...
Meet our Producers: Acetaia Giusti Balsamic Vinegar
In the stunning Italian countryside, just outside Modena, you can discover one of Italy’s hidden treasures. The Acetaia Giusti (Giusti Balsamic Vinegar) was founded in 1605 and through seventeen generations it has grown to be the oldest and most prestigious of...
Buon Ferragosto!
it's almost Ferragosto, Italy’s traditional midsummer holiday and families up and down the boot will be preparing for their celebrations – menus for huge Ferragosto meals will have been decided upon and the food will be ready to transport to the nearest beach, park or...
What’s Inside An Italian Vegan Christmas Hamper?
As the festive season approaches, spread the joy of ethical and cruelty-free gifting with an Italian vegan Christmas hamper. This curated collection of delectable plant-based treats embodies the spirit of Christmas, offering a taste of Italy's rich culinary heritage...