Pasta Problems? Improve your Pasta Making Skills with our Quick Tips!
Pasta, in theory is an easy meal, but it's not always straightforward to make the perfect kind of pasta you've no doubt enjoyed in Italy. There are a few common errors which can lead to pasta problems but avoided them will definitely improve your pasta skills. Unhappy...
Avoid these common mistakes & make perfect Tiramisu’ every time.
Tiramisu' is one of those desserts which, when done properly can be sheer heaven in a dish but unfortunately it's a very easy dessert to mess up! Here are the ten pitfalls to avoid if you want to create perfect Tiramisu' every time: 1) Don't use the eggs lurking at...
Why You Should Be Drinking Organic Prosecco.
In the UK we love Prosecco! It’s easy to drink, fairly low in alcohol, has fewer calories per glass than wine and best of all, it’s affordable at a fraction of the price of Champagne! Since 2009 production of our favourite tipple has tripled. Now 500 million Prosecco...
Three Delicious Recipes with Red Tuna Bottarga
A relatively unknown delight, Bottarga was first produced by the Phoenecians and has grown in popularity in Europe in recent years. Unlike anything you will have tasted before, this delicacy is versatile and unique! Want to find out more? Read on! What is Bottarga?...
Love Panettone? Then Don’t Miss Our Handmade Italian Easter Cakes!
This year we are excited to be bringing you two very special Italian Easter Cakes, made exclusively for Vorrei by our favourite ‘Pasticcieri’ or artisan pastry chefs. 1) Traditional handmade Colomba Easter Cake by Colavolpe The first is a traditional Colomba (0r...
A Week of Neapolitan Easter Food
Neapolitan Easter Food Traditions The celebration of Easter in Naples is quite an event, combining established religious practices with traditional customs, some of which have pagan origins. Yet, the pivotal part of this holiday for the locals is most certainly the...
An Italian Affair – Love, War, Family & Betrayal in Tuscany
To mark the launch of her stunning debut novel we chatted to author Caroline Montague about “An Italian Affair”, her love of Italy and her favourite Tuscan recipe! Vorrei: Tell us a little about your new novel “An Italian Affair”, what inspired you to write it? CM:...
Italian Wedding Traditions – A Quick Guide
Getting married in Italy is as joyous an occasion as it is in the UK, if not more. A day filled with laughter, tears, and the people we love, Italian weddings, just like ours, are naturally coupled with the finest food, wine, and gifts one can offer. So should you be...
Suspended Coffee (‘Caffe Sospeso’) – Kindness through Coffee
Ever heard of a 'Suspended Coffee'? It's probably not what you imagine! Find out more about this simple act of kindness which originated in war time Naples. An oversized brown Italian moka coffee pot stands in a prime location outside the historic Gran Caffe...
Anchovies – Why you need them in your diet!
When you think of ‘superfoods’, kale, goji berries or chia seeds probably come to mind; maybe you don't immediately think of humble anchovies .. yet they are in fact a superfood, boasting a myriad of incredible health benefits. What's more, they can be easily...