The Best Italian Chocolates and Sweet Treats for Christmas
Chocolate and sweet lovers of the world rejoice! Just in time for Christmas, Vorrei has a wide range of unique Italian chocolates and exclusive sweet treats for all to enjoy. Whether you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift or fancy a little treat for yourself,...
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...
Italian Liquorice Powder – A Beginner’s Guide
Steeped in history and dating back to 11th century Calabria, liquorice powder is an inspired choice to add a little taste of Italy to your cooking. At Vorrei, this in demand product is now easily accessible for all to enjoy.Have you ever cooked with liquorice powder?...
Delicious Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is one of the few vegan cookie recipes that doesn't involve complicated ingredients that are extremely expensive and frustratingly challenging to find in most supermarkets. Despite this they still taste delicious and are perfect for any occasion. After having...
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...
Italian Beach Etiquette – 5 Things You Need To Know!
Heading to the seaside in Italy this summer? Make sure you read our quick guide to Italian beach etiquette before you go so that you blend in seamlessly with the locals! 1) What to wear The key word here is ‘glamour’! Many Italian ladies will pack a range of...
Wonderful Italian Specialities You May Not Have Heard Of…
Beyond pasta and pizza, there’s so much more on offer! We all know of the Italian classics of ragu’, carbonara, pizza margherita, and the like. There are, however, many lesser known yet delicious Italian specialities that perhaps you may not have heard of. Some sound...
Rice Salad With Aubergine Summer Recipe
This is a rice salad with a difference - packed full of mediterranean flavours, simple to prepare and great for a summer lunch, barbeque or picnic. Rice Salad Ingredients for 6 - 8 Portions 500g Arborio Rice 350g Cherry Tomatoes 250g Fresh Pecorino or Feta Fresh mixed...
Caprese Pasta Salad: The Sunshine In Your Plate
Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe This is one of our family's favourite quick summer meals. Pasta salad it's really easy to make and the flavours go really well together. You need just three main quality ingredients: some fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, the tastiest tomatoes you...
A Summer Recipe: Fettuccine with Courgette Carpaccio
This easy summer recipe makes a really refreshing and delicate lunch or dinner and could also be make ahead of time to eat al-fresco! Summer Recipe: Ingredients for 4 People 6 Fettuccine nests 10 cherry tomatoes 1 large courgette Dried mixed herbs such as mint,...