A time for giving
22nd December 2021 | Food
Christmas is a time for giving and at Zorba Foods we're proud of the contribution we have made to supporting the FoodShare food bank. Please donate a few items to your local food bank if you can this year.
Learn moreThailand Day
5th December 2021 | Food
On Thailand Day, we give praise to a cuisine which has more dishes in the world's top 50 foods than any other country. We wonder if The Real Soup Co's Thai chicken soup made the list?
Learn moreSt Andrew’s Day
30th November 2021 | Food
We couldn't let St Andrew's Day pass without extolling the virtues of Scottish food, whether it's the weird and wonderful and The Real Soup Co's Scotch Broth is definitely the latter!
Learn moreSchool Meals
12th November 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark National School Meals Week we explain why children have never had it so good when it comes to eating at lunchtimes. Our deli fillers and soups make great packed lunches!
Learn moreSandwich Day
4th November 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark World Sandwich Day, we look at the people who have made such an impression that they have named a food named after them. Our deli fillers are perfect for an Earl Sandwich!
Learn moreWorld Pasta Day
25th October 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark World Pasta Day, we explain why there's no reason to feel 'cannelloni', at least not when you have our Mac and Cheese pots or our minestrone soup. Just like mama used to make!
Learn moreWorld Food Day
15th October 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark World Food Day on 16th October, we back the campaign to reduce food waste and pay tribute to the amazing diversity of food we can now enjoy from around the globe.
Learn moreWorld Egg Day
7th October 2021 | Food
What came first? The chicken or the egg? Well, in our latest blog to mark World Egg Day we will let you know, as well as sharing more interesting facts and general musings on the humble egg.
Learn moreGuacamole Day
16th September 2021 | Food
It was once mistaken for mushy peas by a politician (Peter Mandelson) but that wouldn't happen at Zorba given it's one of our favourite dips, hence we have devoted a blog to mark Guacamole Day.
Learn moreSweet dreams are made of cheese
3rd September 2021 | Food
Given our roots, there was no way were going to let National Welsh Rarebit Day pass without marking it, plus it also enabled us to use the words 'sweet dreams are made of cheese'.
Learn moreNational Burger Day
26th August 2021 | Food
It's not that long ago that getting a burger from McDonalds was considered a treat, and now we are spoilt for choice, including having some lovely vegan burgers with houmous.
Learn moreNational Potato Day
19th August 2021 | Food
Did you know that Paddington Bear is not the only famous export from Peru? The other is the potato and in our latest blog to mark National Potato Day we pay homage to this versatile vegetable.
Learn moreAfternoon Tea Week
12th August 2021 | Food
In our latest blog we mark Afternoon Tea Week by looking at the origins of afternoon tea and how our deli fillers and dips are absolutely tailor-made for this quintessentially British pastime.
Learn moreHot dog
21st July 2021 | Food
In a blog to mark Hot Dog Day we look at the origins of the humble wiener, discover how it got its name (no canines were harmed in the making) and what you should, and should not, put on your dog.
Learn moreCome on Barbie
16th July 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark the end of National BBQ Week, which has actually been running for a fortnight, we look at our love of the 'Barbie' and its origins. And no, it's nothing to do with that catchy Aqua song!
Learn moreNational Picnic Week
21st June 2021 | Food
Our dips and deli fillers were tailormade for National Picnic Week but did you know that that humble picnic has its origins in a bloody historical uprising?
Learn moreHealthy Eating Week
14th June 2021 | Food
The salad days of summer are upon us, which means it's a perfect time to celebrate the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week, and dips are perfect for the occasion.
Learn moreDay of the Mushroom
16th April 2021 | Food
In our latest blog, we pay homage to the fabulous fungi on The Day of the Mushroom (no it's not the latest B Movie!) and share a recipe for a lovely mushroom risotto.
Learn moreInternational Carrot Day
2nd April 2021 | Food
In our latest blog to mark International Carrot Day, we look at this wonderfully versatile vegetable and how it makes great hummus or as a dip with other types of hummus.
Learn more12 Dips of Christmas
12th December 2020 | Food
Whilst Christmas may be a little different in 2020, there’s one festive staple which can still be enjoyed, albeit in much smaller company this year! Yes, Christmas is definitely a time for dipping.
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