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Rich Art: How French Chocolate Sculptures Inspire Malta’s Culinary Scene
**Rich Art: French Pastry Chefs Auction Chocolate Sculptures – A Taste of Malta’s Sweet Heritage** In the heart of Paris, a unique event captured the attention of culinary enthusiasts worldwide: French pastry chefs auctioning off exquisite chocolate sculptures. These masterpieces, crafted from cocoa, were not just desserts but works of art, showcasing the impeccable skills…
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Uovo di Seppia Bistro Opens at Sicilia Outlet Village: A Culinary Gem for Maltese Foodies
### Uovo di Seppia Bistro Opens at Sicilia Outlet Village: A Culinary Gem for Maltese Foodies Malta’s vibrant culinary scene is always on the lookout for exciting new additions, and the recent opening of the Uovo di Seppia bistro at Sicilia Outlet Village has certainly stirred up some buzz. This Italian culinary gem offers a…
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A Week of Festivals, Art, and Community in Malta and Gozo
### What’s on in Malta and Gozo this Week: November 3 to 9, 2025 From bustling festivals to serene cultural events, Malta and Gozo are always brimming with activities that reflect the island’s vibrant spirit. This week, from November 3 to 9, 2025, offers a diverse slate of events that cater to every interest, from…
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Malta’s Sweet Revolution: How Cake Became the Symbol of the Good Life
Malta’s Good Life is Now All About Cake In a country known for its sun-soaked beaches, ancient history, and vibrant festivals, Malta is now finding a new joy in the simplest of pleasures: cake. The recent surge in the popularity of artisanal and home-made cakes has not only transformed the local culinary landscape but has…
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Serving authenticity: Malta’s young chefs ditch tourist traps to plate up nanna’s recipes
Serving authenticity: how Malta’s new wave of restaurateurs are ditching the tourist trap and cooking like nanna did By Hot Malta staff | Sunday 09:42 Żebbuġ farmer Luke Muscat never meant to become the face of a movement. He simply wanted a place where he could pour his own wine—made from vines his great-grandfather planted…
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Pastizzi at €2: Malta’s food prices soar, squeezing festa traditions and family tables
**Inflation rate creeps up, pushed by food prices** The aroma of freshly-baked ftira that once drifted cheaply from Ħamrun’s corner bakeries is becoming a luxury. Malta’s inflation rate ticked up to 3.2 % in May, driven almost single-handedly by what we put on our plates. National Statistics Office figures show food prices rising 7.4 %…
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‘Pastizzi May Be the Death of Us’: Malta’s Favourite Snack Faces a Heart-Stopping Health Warning
“Pastizzi may be the death of us” By Luke Calleja, Hot Malta Valletta – The warning came from a cardiologist in Gżira, not a lifestyle blogger in Berlin, and that’s why everyone listened. “Pastizzi may be the death of us,” Dr. Miriam Azzopardi told listeners of Radju Malta’s morning phone-in last week, after new Health…
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Ġbejniet vs. Whey: Malta’s Protein Tale of Tradition, TikTok and Hard Truths
An excellent source of protein: health, hype and hard truths Monday evening, 18:55. The last rays of sun bounce off the limestone walls of the Għarb parish square while a queue already snakes past the baroque church. At the front, 78-year-old Nanna Rita clutches a reusable bag emblazoned with “Gozo Pride” and waits patiently for…
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Taste Without Borders: How Malta’s Pot-Luck Movement Is Feeding Unity One Plate at a Time
St Julian’s waterfront shimmered under a setting sun last Sunday, but the real glow came from the long wooden tables set up outside the Love Bites community kitchen. There, Maltese octopus stew simmered next to Nigerian jollof rice, while a pot of Sri Lankan kottu roti sizzled beside a tray of qassatat. For the third…
