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Spring Seasonal Star Broad Beans
A Mediterranean spring favourite, broad beans, aka ful, can be eaten raw, cooked, or blended. You will see this nutritious bean used as a dip or spread, added to hearty soups, or added to a Primavera pasta dish. Il-Ful – The Broad Bean The ‘broad bean’ is also referred to as English bean, Horse bean, … <a href="https://served.mt/spring-seasonal-star-broad-beans/">Continued</a>
Meal Planning – Secrets of working mums
Served spoke to some kick-ass working mums to get their tips that will have you and your family eating delicious healthy meals all week long and more importantly save time! Planning You guessed right. Planning takes a little bit of time, once per week but will save you loads more time during the week so … <a href="https://served.mt/meal-planning-secrets-of-working-mums/">Continued</a>
A tantalizing menu inspired by Maltese Heritage by Hammett’s Macina Restaurant
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Hammett’s Macina 24-time award winning Chef and restaurateur Chris Hammett together with Head Chef Jorge Lugo launch an exciting new menu at Hammett’s Maċina Restaurant in Senglea. The Mediterranean restaurant – deeply rooted in Maltese history … <a href="https://served.mt/hammetts-macina-menu/">Continued</a>
Winter Soup Ideas
The winter season is coming to an end, but are the soup days gone? We rounded up some of our winter favourites, some can also be turned into a cold soup Gazpacho for the warmer days. What’s your go-to comforting winter warming soup? Have a go at some new recipes from Served’s home cooks and … <a href="https://served.mt/winter-soup-ideas/">Continued</a>
Places to try vegan food in Malta
Places to try Vegan food in Malta Veganuary is done and dusted – but is it really? Veganuary is a charity-led campaign that supports vegans and people who want to try vegan food with a sort-of 31-day challenge usually occurring in January. There are many reasons for one adopting a vegan diet, or lifestyle. It … <a href="https://served.mt/places-vegan-food-malta/">Continued</a>
Cooking with essential oils
I bet you thought essential oils were used to make your home smell pretty? Scent is just one of the marvels essential oils; but what are they exactly? Essential oils are potent naturally occurring aromatic compounds extracted from various parts of plants, flowers and trees. These compounds provide plants with protection against environmental threats. In … <a href="https://served.mt/cooking-with-essential-oils/">Continued</a>
What the heck is a keto diet?
Throughout the decades we have seen, tried, tested, failed, succeeded with many diets, whether it be for weight loss or just a healthier lifestyle. We have seen people miraculously shed off pounds and as quickly as they lose the weight, yo-yo back to their original weight and size! From the Atkin’s to the Paleo and … <a href="https://served.mt/what-the-heck-is-a-keto-diet/">Continued</a>
9+ Sustainable Food Trends 2020
With more pressure on multi-nationals and consumer behaviour affecting climate change we researched the food trends that are shaping the food industry in 2019 and what to expect more of in 2020. Sustainable and plant based solutions are on the increase, but how quick is Malta in adopting these sustainable food trends in the marketplace … <a href="https://served.mt/9-sustainable-food-trends-2020/">Continued</a>
Thinking of going Vegan? Tips for transitioning to a vegan diet.
Are you thinking of transitioning to a vegan diet? There are many reasons why you may want to this, and it’s important to remind yourself of your reason. Whether it’s because of ecological concerns, or animal rights, or health concerns, reducing meat in our diet has positive effects on the three reasons listed above. Here … <a href="https://served.mt/thinking-of-going-vegan-tips-for-transitioning-to-a-vegan-diet/">Continued</a>
Pass The Salt
Pass The Salt Words by Hannah Cremona Photography by Niranjan Shrestha. It’s time to turn to nature my friends, because that table salt you’re eating is more than just increasing your blood pressure! What’s the different between refined and unrefined salt? Salt in its natural form is unrefined, therefore not processed or altered or filtered … <a href="https://served.mt/pass-the-salt/">Continued</a>