It-Tokk, Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo | Ta’ Dbiegi Crafts Village, Gharb, Gozo
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages, most people claim it is the most widely consumed liquid in the world aside from water.
One of the many beauties of Gozo being a small island in the Mediterranean, is the multiple spots from where you can watch the sun setting over the horizon.
Having a sunset beach picnic is so relaxing and a great alternative to just eating dinner at home. Every sunset is unique so you can never see the same one. Plan a picnic at the beach for the next sunset and you will be so happy that you did!
The prickly pear, or as more commonly known in Maltese il-bajtra tax-xewk, is one of the most loved and ever-present fruits on the Maltese Islands, particularly during the hot months. Found in many countryside locations around the islands, the plant creates a very picturesque setting. The prickly pear cactus plant produces a delicious fruit which is enjoyed by many locals in Malta and in neighboring countries.
The main differences between sea salt and table salt resides in their taste, texture and processing.
Table salt is the granulated salt one can find in most saltshakers. It is typically mined from underground salt mines, and processed to remove other minerals. Table salt is commonly fortified with iodine, which is important for thyroid health.
A relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor to a variety of recipes. Easy to make, store, and use at home, this is an item you may wish to consider a staple in your pantry.
1. Ġgantija Temples, Xagħra
Ġgantija Temples, Xagħra – Instagram @juliasomething
This ancient site in Xaghra, consists of two temples dates back to 3600BC till 3200BC and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage lists. This site is considered as one of the oldest free standing monuments in the world preceding popular place such as Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids.
The olive tree is one of the oldest species of domesticated trees and the second most important oil fruit crop cultivated worldwide. 97% of the global olive cultivation is concentrated in the Mediterranean Basin.
Malta has been known for its remarkable honey since ancient times, and it’s believed that the Phoenicians first introduced the practice to the island. Speculation exists that the name Malta even evolved from names given to it thousands of years ago. The ancient Greeks referred to the island as Melite, translating to ‘honey sweet’. During the Roman period, that morphed into Melita. Remarkably, apiaries dating to the Punic times, cut out of living rock, still exist near Xemxija.Read more
Capers are actually the immature, dark green flower buds of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa or Capparis inermis), an ancient perennial native to the Mediterranean and some parts of Asia. Capers are most often preserved by pickling them in a brine or vinegar.
In less than two weeks the famous Nadur’s spontaneous carnival will be held in which one can expect big crowds to accumulate wearing all types of masks and costumes. The carnival takes place in the streets of Nadur, where people wearing all sorts of funny and grotesque creations roam. It is not organized by any committee and subsequently no rules apply.
FESTA Theme Soft Nougat
€5.00
Mixed Fruits Sweets
€3.50
Honey Sweets
€3.50
Prickly Pear Sweets
€3.50
White Chocolate Spread with Prickly Pear
€3.50
