Buon Ferragosto!

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...

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5 Reasons to Gift a Vegetarian Christmas Hamper

5 Reasons to Gift a Vegetarian Christmas Hamper

As we get nearer and nearer to December, the excitement of festive gatherings, gift-giving, and indulgent feasts continues to grow. If you’re looking for a gift to get for a loved one or friend who is vegetarian, then why not consider a delicious vegetarian Christmas...

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Exploring the Tradition of Christmas Hampers

As the holiday period gets closer and closer, the delightful anticipation of festive food, gift exchanges, and spreading joy to loved ones fills the air. One cherished tradition that has endured through the ages is the Christmas hamper.  Christmas hampers are...

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Easy Peasy Pasta from Scratch

Easy Peasy Pasta from Scratch

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...

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Italian Colomba Cake: A Sweet Tradition

Italian Colomba Cake: A Sweet Tradition

Italian Colomba Cake, also known as Colomba di Pasqua or Italian Dove cake, is atraditional Easter cake that is popular throughout Italy. The cake is shaped like adove, which symbolizes peace, and is made with a rich, sweet dough that is similarto panettone. The dough...

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Pasta with Organic Chick Peas Recipe

Pasta with Organic Chick Peas Recipe

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...

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