Have Yourself a Green Christmas
Jean Paul and Christina, founders of ReRoot, a zero-waste shop, inspire us to get crafty with natural materials to create beautiful and sustainable Christmas decorations. Then again, your time is short and patience probably running thin. You barely have time to keep up with life this year let alone spend hours decorating the house. It’s … <a href="https://served.mt/have-yourself-a-green-christmas/">Continued</a>
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>
KITCHEN HACKS How to save time dishwashing
“I love to wash dishes,” said no one, ever. Whilst the obvious response would be to invest in an efficient and effective dishwashing machine, the other obvious response would be to reduce the number of dishes you use whilst cooking so that dishwashing is effortless and doesn’t take much of your time. Some of the … <a href="https://served.mt/kitchen-hacks-dishwashing/">Continued</a>
Beat the flu with natural immune-boosting remedies
[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] Flu season is hovering heavily over us and we can’t escape it! Nutritionist Ariane, from Fresh New Leaf, shares three natural flu remedies that are immune-boosting and flu-fighting superheroes. That person next to you in yoga is … <a href="https://served.mt/natural-flu-remedies/">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>
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>
What’s in your kids’ lunchbox?
Interview with Chef and Parent – Mark Morales Ever wondered why your child is not eating their lunch? Or how you can help your child create a better relationship with food and variety? Served caught up with Chef, father, amongst many other talents, Mark Morales who is inspiring the nation – and their kids – … <a href="https://served.mt/whats-in-your-kids-lunchbox/">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>
How to stay fit during the festive season – even if you think you don’t have time.
We all have great intentions and desires to stay fit and healthy during the Christmas period. Festive seasons are synonymous with lots of indulgent eating, one meal after the other, copious amounts of events and possibly an increased consumption of alcohol. Served caught up with fitness trainer Angele Satariano at Active Spirit to get some … <a href="https://served.mt/how-to-stay-fit-during-the-festive-season-even-if-you-think-you-dont-have-time/">Continued</a>
Organise a staff party that doesn’t suck!
You’ve been assigned the task of organising the annual staff party and suddenly you’re faced with a lot of pressure to make the annual bash better than the last years’. So, what’s going to be different this year and have your colleagues and employees talking about it for the next few months? Many companies like … <a href="https://served.mt/organise-a-staff-party-that-doesnt-suck/">Continued</a>
5 Zero-Waste Kitchen Hacks
5 Zero-Waste Kitchen Hacks De-cluttering your kitchen space (and keeping it that way!) has so many benefits on your psyche and can have potential positive impacts on the environment. It’s simple – the less you produce and consume the better it is for the environment. How can we reduce waste from our kitchen? 1.Turn your … <a href="https://served.mt/5-zero-waste-kitchen-hacks/">Continued</a>
5 reasons why you should eat beetroot
5 reasons why you should eat beetroot I must say growing up beetroot was not one of my preferred vegetables. In fact, I would immediately eliminate it from any salad so that its forceful colour wouldn’t mess with the rest of my greens! Truth be told, I grew to love beetroot. I would bite into … <a href="https://served.mt/5-reasons-why-you-should-eat-beetroot/">Continued</a>
Dumplings Around The World
Dumplings Around The World There’s something special about dumplings that link cultures across the globe in a culinary phenomenon. Wherever you travel in the world, you are bound to come across a typical dumpling dish. Aside from our delicious Gozitan Ravjul, which ones have you tasted? Here are our top 10 dumplings around the world. … <a href="https://served.mt/dumplings-around-the-world/">Continued</a>
5 Interesting foods that may improve your sex drive
5 Interesting foods that may improve your sex drive After busting the myth that chocolate is an aphrodisiac we did a little research on some foods that may actually affect your sex drive. We’ve all heard about certain food, drinks and behaviour having a reputation to improve your sex drive, make you feel horny or … <a href="https://served.mt/5-interesting-foods-that-may-improve-your-sex-drive/">Continued</a>
Benefits of drinking Lemon Water Daily
We are all well-aware of the benefits of keeping hydrated and the importance of water in our bodies. But what happens when you drink lemon water daily? Some experts claim this to be the best morning ritual whilst others shrug it off as a myth. Although many have gone to the web to claim that … <a href="https://served.mt/benefits-of-drinking-lemon-water-daily/">Continued</a>