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How to use Moka – the italian coffee maker

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Italians are great coffee lovers, and not just any coffee but espresso, preferably made with a Moka and of course there is no compromise on quality. Coffee has to be good and every Italian has his favourite brand. These are the most popular: Kimbo, Passalacqua, Kosè e Lavazza. Back to the star of this delicious coffee, the Italian coffee maker: the Moka. It can never be missing in the home, even for those who use coffee pods. This is how you can use italian coffee maker, prepare your moka...

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Italian Starters: the recipes you need to know

Posted in: Italian lifestyle

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 and mozzarella, prosciutto crudo and melon, salami, stuffed rustics, and parmigiana. Well yes, parmigiana is considered for Italians as an...

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Pizzeria in Naples: here are the best

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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! Salsiccia e friarielli (sausage and friarielli), sausage and potatoes, quattro formaggi (four cheeses), raw ham rocket and parmesan flakes, marinara and so on. Where is the...

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Startup: everything you need to know

Posted in: Vico is Discovery

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 in the Netherlands? Because it was much more practical and faster than in Italy. The bureaucracy and costs in Italy are higher and scare a lot of young people who would like to get involved...

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Provolone, Italian cheese loved in the UK

Posted in: Taste of Italy

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 you travel? Don’t worry! We can do it for you. Travelling to UK from Italy means having the opportunity to eat Italian food even at distance. Let’s discover something more about...

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Italian guanciale, the king of carbonara

Posted in: Taste of Italy

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 the UK despite Brexit and Coronavirus and brings for you the best Italian specialities. Can’t you travel? Don’t worry! We can do it for you and you can have the opportunity to eat...

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5 ways to recognize an Italian abroad

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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 them. 1) Italians are always looking for italian food The first thing an Italian does when he moves abroad is to look for Italian food. You will see italians going to Italian places,...

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Where to barbecue like an italian: bbq area in Cardiff

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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 are many DIY barbecue kits that don’t cost much and are disposable. If you are in Cardiff you can organise your own bbq with friends in one of the perfect...

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Italian Bread: all you have to know

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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 its own bread, different in length and shape. In the north it is customary to eat bread with less salt; on the contrary, in the south they use more salt. In some regions,...

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The most famous Italian gesture: do you know its meaning?

Posted in: Italian lifestyle

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, a distinctive gesture. Wherever an Italian is, in the world, it is not necessary to wait for him to speak to recognize him. Simply observe him because sooner...

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Alchermes – the perfect Italian liqueur for desserts

Posted in: Taste of Italy

Alchermes is a liqueur that is usually drunk at the end of a meal as a digestif or used to moisten cakes and desserts. It is likened to an Elixir of Long Life and for this reason it is highly sought after even abroad. How many degrees of alcohol does it have? The alcohol content is between 21-32%. In addition, it is also a common ingredient in some hot drinks such as “mulled wine” or “Alchermes mulled wine,” which consists of hot wine flavored with spices and sugar and flavored with...

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Nduja – all you need to know about it

Posted in: Taste of Italy

Nduja [nˈduːja] is a traditional Calabrian spicy sausage made from pork and chili peppers. It is spreadable and typically served as an appetizer or topping for pasta dishes. Nduja is also sometimes used in sauces and stews. Pairing Nduja with Wine is always a good idea! We therefore suggest red wines, the salient features of which are the alcohol content and the sweetness, which helps to soften the flavor. We cannot fail to mention the red wine of Cirò Marina, a full-bodied wine to match...

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