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...
Easter Eggs – How to Find The Tastiest Chocolate Treats This Easter!
Want to track down the very best Easter eggs this year? You know, the ones that aren't too pricey, aren't packed with 'E' numbers, but taste and look amazing? We've put together a list of what to look for if you want to find that elusive Easter treat, so read on and...
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...
Sardinian Fregola Pasta with Tomato Sauce
If you have never tried Sardinian Fregola pasta - now is the time! 'Fregula Sarda' looks similar to large couscous but is actually tiny rolled balls or crumbs (fregola means crumb in Italian) made from semolina flour and water. Our fregola have been toasted in the...
Risotto dell’Amore: The Perfect Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Recipe for Risotto dell'Amore. This unusual, savoury dish 'Risotto dell'Amore' combines fruit and rice and works really well. The strawberries give the risotto a burst of flavour without too much sweetness as well as a beautiful colour. We think it's a great recipe to...