Shots are one more plant-based step toward being healthy! In Indonesia, Jamu juices are traditional medicines made from roots, flowers, seeds, leaves, and fruits. Every day, especially on the island of Java, street vendors travel from village to village wearing their traditional kebaya and carrying bamboo baskets full of... Read more
Recipes
According to Easterners, times of crisis are also times of great opportunity—and this Christmas 2020 is no exception. We may be spending more time at home and doing less shopping, but we'll certainly have more time for ourselves and the people we care about: those we share our lives with and our close friends. Read more
Since the first ViVi Bistrot opened in 2008 in Villa Pamphili, chickpea hummus has never been missing from our menu. This delicious, spiced spread, flavored with sesame and paprika, often shared, is a healthy, affordable, sustainable, and convivial dish. Its full name is hummus b'tahini, meaning... Read more
Easter 2020 will be different than usual, but that doesn't mean we should give up celebrating this day, a symbol of hope and rebirth, with joy and gratitude. We at ViVi wish you a peaceful Easter, certain that we'll soon be back to embracing each other more tightly than ever. In the meantime, how about bringing... Read more
How we love scrubs... they hydrate, invigorate, and leave all skin types smooth and silky! With our recipes and tips, you'll be able to make delicious, fragrant, 100% natural ones using very simple ingredients. Recreate your own Spa @ Home for a daily pampering experience with candles, soft lighting, and good background music... ... Read more
Thanksgiving, also known as Thanksgiving Day, is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States: every last Thursday in November, American tables are filled with hugs and smiles, along with, of course, lots of good food and the inevitable stuffed turkey served with delicious gravy. This year too, we'll be celebrating with joy at Vivi Bistrot... Read more
Creamed cod is an old-timer that will never go out of style because it's incredibly easy to make, delicious, quick, and affordable! Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, even the day before. For the Canova exhibition at Palazzo Braschi, ViVi Bistrot decided to stick with the regional theme... Read more
Tiramisu: the most famous Italian dessert in the world! Among the easiest to make and a must-have for any lunch with friends! Oh yes, and it was also a trending topic in 2019! Nine out of ten Italians cite tiramisu as their favorite dessert, and Chinese-language websites have over 14 million... Read more
Delicate little pockets of the finest pasta bursting with flavor: Chinese ravioli! The recipe for our Chinese ravioli is incredibly simple: all you need is 250 grams of organic whole wheat flour, 150 ml of water, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Once the flour is in a bowl, add the... Read more
For an excellent, original gazpacho, start by washing the tomatoes and cutting them into eighths. We use only the highest-quality organic vegetables, and the tomatoes are now perfectly ripe. Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon, then chop roughly. Also chop the cucumber into large pieces... Read more