Traditional Maltese Figolli

Figolli are a traditional Easter cookie cake with almond filling, decorated with chocolate or icing. Traditionally they were made in the shapes of Catholic symbols related to Easter but nowadays you can find them in all shapes, such as lamb, rabbit, heart, fish, butterfly, cars… At home, we bake Figolli every year. They are not too hard…

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Valletta, Malta’s Capital

As a child, I have fond memories of our Saturday morning trip to Valletta. Mum would dress me and my brother up in one of our best attire. It was something we would look forward to, to hop on the bus (or as we used to call it tal-linja) and visit the Monti (a market selling…

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Malta… My Home Country

  Since moving abroad, the people I meet frequently express their curiosity about the little island I call home. A few have been curious enough to plan a trip to explore the Maltese Islands in person. Seb and I started to put together a few tips, that eventually evolved into a short guide for our…

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Bavarian Semmelknödel

I have been to Bavaria several times now. We visit family there at least once a year and they always spoil us with their hearty homemade meals. When we are there, Oma (grandma) makes extra effort to serve us with Bavarian specialities. A staple in Bavarian cuisine are the Semmelknödel, which are dumplings made out of…

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Sweet Potato Boat

I love sweet potatoes. Apart from being delicious, they are nutritious, versatile and relatively inexpensive. I usually like to use them for fries, instead of ‘normal’ potatoes. Last week I tried something different, which was very easy to make and yet soo yummy! I call it the Sweet Potato Boat! 🙂 Ingredients (serves 2): Large Sweet…

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Crispy Kale Chips

I had been looking for kale for a while here in Budapest. We love to shop at the nearby Hunyadi tér market, which unfortunately does not stock kale and neither do any of the nearby supermarkets (perhaps there is not too much demand for it!). Last weekend, we decided to pay a visit to Mom BioPiac, a…

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Little rainbows

This photo was taken on one of my morning walks on a crisp sunny day last January. The peacefulness of this place in winter is something I really like and on this particular day, the little rainbow generated by the fountain was the cherry on the cake! 🙂    

2 years ago today…

2 years ago today we celebrated a somewhat unusual Valentine’s Day… It was the day we reached the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world. After 8 days on the mountain and a cruel trek starting from our last campsite at 2am, we managed to reach Uhuru peak, all in good spirit. Even though…

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A Glimpse of Budapest

I have been in Budapest for over a year now. Living here has been a great experience so far 🙂 I spend a lot of my time exploring different parts of the city, tagging my camera along. Budapest is rich in architecture, so this very often features as subject matter of my photos. Here are few…

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Pancake Batter

Here is a simple and easy way to make a pancake batter. Always remember 1:1:1, that is 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk and 1 egg. Measurements here are in volume and not in weight! You can use this batter for savoury or sweet pancakes. If you wish, you may also add half teaspoon of…

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