Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake

Who doesn’t like cheesecake? 😀 Cheesecakes are definitely one of my favourite desserts. The rich smooth filling accompanied by a crisp base and a fruity topping is sure a great way to end any dining experience, or as a teatime treat. Along the years, I have tried and tested various cheesecakes 🙂 and have researched several recipes…

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Weekend trip to Steinach

Last Monday was a public holiday here in Budapest. We realised this only on Tuesday last week and decided to plan a last minute weekend trip. Having last visited my husband’s relatives in Bavaria over the Christmas holidays, we decided it was time to spend some time there again. The train ride is around 7 hours…

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Zucchini Boats

When I was a child, I remember I did not like zucchini at all. My mum used to stuff them and put them in the oven or cook them in vegetable broth along with tiny pasta and other chopped up vegetables. In Malta, we call it Brodu bil-qarabagħli mimli. I remember I used to eat the filling and…

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Malta’s Other Gems

Apart from Valletta, the Three Cities and Mdina, which I have covered in detail in my other posts, there are other beautiful places you may want to visit while in Malta. Starting from the south of Malta, the small and quiet seaside village of Marsaxlokk will give you a glimpse of local lifestyle. Historically, it has been a fishing village…

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Bean Burgers and Homemade Buns

Although Spring is already in full swing here in Budapest, last Sunday the sun took a day off and we had to deal with a very cloudy day and rain showers from time to time. So, we decided to spend a day at home, and take the opportunity to try out something new in the…

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Gozo, Malta’s Sister Island

Għawdex, as Gozo is referred to in Maltese, is just 25 minutes away by ferry from Malta’s northernmost point. When compared to Malta, Gozo is quite different, mainly because it is more rural. Although small in size, it offers a lot in terms of natural beauty. It is a place to relax, enjoy nature, hike and a…

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Mdina, Malta’s Silent City

Mdina is one of my favourite places in Malta. Back when we lived in Malta, we used to visit quite often, either for an evening stroll or an afternoon coffee and cake. Before Valletta was built, Mdina was Malta’s capital city. It is a tiny walled medieval city and sits on one of the highest…

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Aubergine Steak with Sweet Potato

Most Saturday mornings I take a trip to the nearby farmers’ market to stock up for the week. By the end of the week, I am usually short on fresh vegetables. This week, I ended up with an aubergine and a sweet potato amongst a few other things. A while ago, I came across an interesting recipe…

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Spring is here!

It is hard to pick a favourite season. While many might take the transition between seasons for granted, in Malta we actually have fairly subtle differences between the seasons and almost no Spring and Autumn at all. On the other hand, in Budapest you can definitely know which season is approaching because you can clearly see the…

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What to do in Malta’s Three Cities

Birgu, Bormla and L-Isla are commonly known as The Three Cities. The area is also referred to as Cottonera after the Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta, Nicolas Cottoner. Birgu is the oldest of them and predates Valletta. After the Great Siege of 1565, the Knights of St. John named the cities Vittoriosa, Cospicua and…

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