[Restaurant Review] Ta’ Marija
Emily Francis makes her way to Ta' Marija in Mosta, the restaurant that specialises in traditional local cuisine
Emily Francis makes her way to Ta' Marija in Mosta, the restaurant that specialises in traditional local cuisine
[Restaurant Review] Greek Tavernaki: YIA MAS
Set across from the Marina in Ta’ Xbiex, this sleek and sexy refurbished boathouse turned swanky restaurant is the perfect place for a private dinner for two, or to enjoy a night out with friends.
time to explore with esplora Local Artichoke Season Local Artichoke Season https://youtu.be/MZ4xtBmMunA The artichoke plants, which are native to the Mediterranean, are always a welcome guest on any plate. We…
Before moving to Malta, it never ever occurred to me to look at my bottles of olive oil to find out if the olives were of a single variety or blend, or even where they came from. I once attended a course about olive oil, led by a well-known doctor in America. In a nutshell, he told us not to bother buying any olive oils manufactured in America and to stick with Italian or Spanish oils. He also said, the greener the oil, the higher the quality. Those are the two nuggets of wisdom that stuck with me from the course
Follow along with this column by Emily A Francis, as we explore further into the culture and cuisine of the Maltese Islands, starting off with fresh foods as a single item, grown and harvested locally
Out of all the incredible bits of information that I’ve been receiving from all of our extraordinary interviews with local Maltese farmers, this one is of utmost importance. This is particularly crucial for someone like me, a neophyte with regards to anything fruit farming and cultivation
Today we’re talking about authentic Gozitan cheese and who doesn't love cheese? This cheese, which the locals call ġbejniet is beloved and widely used on the Maltese Islands
What is it with all of the cactus plants growing all over the island with their large, spiked paddles that line almost every road around Malta? If not prickly pear season, you might find yourself wondering why there are so many and what benefits, if any, they have
Lampuki season is finally upon us and the locals are celebrating with lampuki pie and fried lampuki served with a number of side dishes
Welcome friends of the land and salty sea! With Oh My Malta, we travelled to Gozo for this article, to check out the salt pans of Leli tal-Melħ. I’m going to throw some information about salt before we jump into the salt pan process, as the uses for salt go far beyond the kitchen
The strawberry packs a mighty punch when it comes to what that little fruit is all about. One of the highest allergy-inducing foods around, both strawberries and tomatoes can present with a sensitivity in those who are allergic to birch pollen. {1} This is also due to the way in which conventional strawberries (and tomatoes) are grown and handled