For Italians, starters are a fundamental component of their lunches. They are appetizing dishes that are served at the table before first meals (which are also more impenative to eat, such as a lasagna, carbonara, pasta with pesto and so on).Among the most popular appetizers are definitely canapés with tuna pate or mayonnaise, prosciutto crudo […]
Hello Vico Lovers! Today Vico Food Box turns three years old. What have been the challenges we faced as a start-up? Let’s look at them together. The road is not uphill; it is a real challenge! Vico Food Box started as an Italian company in the Netherlands and then returned to its headquarters in Italy.Why […]
Italians and gestures what is the relationship? Why do we gesture? Recently especially with the internet, gifs memes and emoji the Italian gesture of “hand to bag” or “artichoke hand” has spread, what are its origins? What does it mean, it has several meanings, which ones? For Italians, gesturing is a personal and innate characteristic, […]
Italian bread is one of the most popular foods abroad, along with pizza and pasta. Even though bread is a carbohydrate, just like pasta, Italians often eat it after eating pasta. As an accompaniment to sauces and they make ‘scarpetta‘, for example they eat the bread with the leftover pasta sauce. Every Italian region has […]
Barbecue for Italians is an irreplaceable tradition. For Italians abroad it is even more important! A moment of relax, to be with family and friends eating italian food, roast meat, cold cuts, cheese, vegetables and toasted bread.Wherever you are, you can’t give it up! And best of all, it’s not difficult to organise. Nowadays there […]
For Italians, pizza is not just a meal but a piece of their heart. For Napolitans, it is even more special. In fact, pizza originated in Naples and is made with very simple ingredients: water, flour, yeast, buffalo mozzarella and tomato sauce. It is possible to use various toppings and create the most delicious pizzas! […]
There are many Italians abroad. Sometimes, because of their ways, habits and behaviour, they are thought to be Spanish – and that’s very funny because it happens the same to Spanish people. But how can you recognise an Italian abroad? Today we will suggest you five things to look out for in order to recognise […]
Are you also obsessed with carbonara? Did you know that carbonara is made with guanciale and not pancetta? A real italian might shiver if you put pancetta into carbonara. Today we would like to introduce this magic fresh product: the italian guanciale – also known as cured pork jowl. Vico Food Box is back in […]
Provolone cheese is one the most famous cheese in the world, loved especially in the UK. It is made with simple ingredients (like most Italian cheeses) and has a rich taste. Now it’s official: Vico Food Box is back in the UK despite Brexit and Coronavirus and brings for you the best Italian specialities. Can’t […]
