A Side Of Sunshine? Our Top Picks for ‘Al Fresco’ Dining in Malta
As the weather gets warmer we’re all on the lookout for places to dine outdoors and enjoy a meal in the open air. We’ve compiled a list of our top picks for dining ‘al fresco’ at eateries across the island. Look no further – for your next lunch in the sunshine, or dinner under … <a href="https://served.mt/a-side-of-sunshine-al-fresco-dining-in-malta/">Continued</a>
A Guide To Quick Pickling
Pickling involves the brining and marinating of fruit or vegetables, and allows for short term storage. A brine is a solution of vinegar, water, salt and sugar and is used as the pickling liquid. It’s important to note quick pickles must be stored in the fridge to last up to 2 to 3 weeks as … <a href="https://served.mt/a-guide-to-quick-pickling/">Continued</a>
Kitchen Hacks: How To Store Fresh Herbs
Whether store-bought or home-grown, fresh herbs are an essential ingredients to almost every dish you can think of. If you have your own herb-garden or windowsill herbs, you can simply pick your fresh herbs as you need. But often when you buy from the supermarket, you get more than you need for any one dish. … <a href="https://served.mt/kitchen-hacks-how-to-store-fresh-herbs/">Continued</a>
6 Mother’s Day gift ideas your Mum is sure to love
Take the stress out of Mother’s Day shopping – we’ve curated a list of 6 gorgeous and unique gift ideas to choose from. From restaurants of different cuisines to beautifully curated gift packages – there’s something to suit all tastes, and make your mum feel extra special this Mother’s Day. 1. The PorterHouse … <a href="https://served.mt/6-mothers-day-gift-ideas-your-mother-is-sure-to-love/">Continued</a>
7 Tasty Drinks To Serve To Your Guests This Weekend
While the focus is usually on what to EAT during the Easter weekend – we’re here to serve up some refreshing inspo as to what to DRINK before, during and after your Easter feast! Impress your guests with these easy cocktails and delicious ‘digestivi’ offering up something for all tastes. 1. Aperol Spritz … <a href="https://served.mt/7-tasty-drinks-to-serve-to-your-guests-this-weekend/">Continued</a>
SPOTLIGHT! Traditional Easter Baking With Mananni
For the first of a series of SPOTLIGHT! interviews, where we reveal the latest and greatest on the the local food scene, we are shining light onto Abraham’s legendary baker of the famous Qassatat tax-Xagħra or Qassatat tal-Għid – Mary Anne Sultana, a.k.a Mananni. Read on for top tips for home-bakers giving this Easter … <a href="https://served.mt/spotlight-traditional-easter-baking-with-mananni/">Continued</a>
Easter Lunch Menus That Have Us Drooling!
Make it an Easter to remember and book at one of these restaurants to celebrate the day with your family and friends. These are our top picks for eateries across the islands putting on an extra special menu to mark the occasion! Where will you be lunching this Easter? 1. ION Harbour, Valletta … <a href="https://served.mt/easter-lunch-menus-that-have-us-drooling/">Continued</a>
A Spring-Themed Picnic Spread With Tettiera – 3 seasonal recipes for the easy outdoor dining!
Spring is in the air, and we’re sharing a few seasonal recipes best enjoyed while lounging across a picnic blanket, sipping on some bubbles or lovely cup of tea! Orange Blossom Meringue with Whipped Mascarpone and Orange Curd Serves 8-10 Prep time 1 hour 30 minutes Ingredients 5 eggs 200g Caster sugar 2 tsp … <a href="https://served.mt/a-spring-themed-picnic-spread-with-tettiera/">Continued</a>
10 Mouthwatering Brunch Spots Worth Rolling Out Of Bed For!
Whether it’s breakfast, brunch or early lunch – a weekday or weekend treat – these 10 fantastic eateries from across the island give us all the motivation we need to get up and out of bed! Ease yourself into the day with these perfectly indulgent dishes from classic eggs benedict, the ultimate fry-up to … <a href="https://served.mt/10-mouthwatering-brunch-spots-worth-rolling-out-of-bed-for/">Continued</a>
Make it one to remember! Feast your eyes on our 6 top Valentine Menus from our 6 top chosen restaurants….
Feast your eyes on our 6 top Valentine Menus from our 6 top chosen restaurants....
The Ketogenic Diet- All work and no fun?
Worldwide, the keto diet has become known as an effective weight loss nutrition. However, does it allow room to let loose with alcohol? Adam Reeve, professional personal trainer, life coach and wellness writer walks us through the options. The keto diet is a nutritional system that demands a sharp restriction in the daily carbohydrates intake. … <a href="https://served.mt/the-ketogenic-diet-all-work-and-no-fun/">Continued</a>
Wild Camping in Kazbegi Caucasus – A Georgian Feast
Kieran Creevey and Lisa Paarvio become immersed in the icy landscape of Georgia but are sustained by the warmth of the people who inspire them to cook dishes that speak of an immoveable resilience and timeless comfort. The Lada Niva’s engine whines in protest as the rev counter approaches the redline. Tyres squirm for grip … <a href="https://served.mt/wild-camping-in-kazbegi-caucasus-a-georgian-feast/">Continued</a>
DIY Hamper Gift Ideas!
UpperFood Malta An Italian food market concept where we celebrate good food and wine as a part of our life. Our products come from all over Italy, with a focus on the smaller villages where the traditional ways of creating top quality food and wine are still respected. Our shop is packed full of quality … <a href="https://served.mt/diy-hamper-gift-ideas/">Continued</a>
Too Pretty to Eat?
The guys at Upper foods, an Italian food market concept store, walk us through curating the perfect charcuterie and cheese platter. With Christmas around the corner and a festive sense in the air it is the perfect opportunity to spoil yourselves with some delectable treats. Beautiful products are befitting of serving pieces that will enhance … <a href="https://served.mt/too-pretty-to-eat/">Continued</a>
Pan-Roasted Pigeon Breast
Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients For Pigeon 4 Pigeons of 300 grams each, ideally woodpigeon or squab Offal reserved for later use in the chou farci Ingredients For Brine Solution 500 ml drinking water 40g salt 20g sugar 2Bay leaves 2 black tea bags 1 garlic clove Ingredients For Mediterranean Style Red Cabbage … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-pigeon-breast/">Continued</a>
Foam And Fork Bobby Burger
Serves 4-5 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 500g chickpeas 200g beetroot 70g tahini paste 3g cumin 2g smoked paprika 5g salt 2g pepper 35g garlic 80g onions 20ml olive oil 150g breadcrumbs 50g flour Ingredients For Garlic Sauce 200ml soya milk 380ml sunflower oil 20ml pure sesame oil 40g garlic 100ml homemade ketchup/ store-bought 50ml … <a href="https://served.mt/foam-and-fork-bobby-burger-3/">Continued</a>
Braised lamb shank with broad beans, peas and mint
The ideal Sunday Lunch Braised Lamb Shank with this spring’s seasonal star, broad beans. Serves: 2 Prep time: 1 ½ hrs Ingredients: salt 2 lamb shanks 200ml port 1 small onion, halved 1 small carrot, halved 2 sticks celery, cut into 3 ½ head garlic, halved 1 sprig rosemary 500g fresh broad beans, removed from … <a href="https://served.mt/braised-lamb-shank-with-broad-beans-peas-and-mint/">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>
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>