Food & Drink
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Easter cooking
I don’t know why it is, but the older I get, the quicker time flies by. It seems only yesterday that I was packing up the Christmas decorations and here we are at Easter, with the clocks going forward to summertime. It’s been a windy old winter and...
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Baked salmon with Parma ham and broad bean purée
6 pieces skinless salmon fillet, about 200 g each6 basil leaves6 slices Parma ham100 ml dry white wineOlive oil2 tbsps pine nutsBlack pepper400 g cooked fresh or frozen broad beans20 g butter, softened2 tbsps chopped fresh mint4 tbsps cream Run your...
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Rich chocolate mousse
200 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped180 ml cream50 g butter2 tbsps Grand Marnier, dark rum or brandy5 eggs, separated60 g sugarWhipped creamGrated chocolate and orange zest to decorate Put the chocolate, cream, butter and liqueur into a bowl...
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Rack of lamb with minty garlic crust and lyonnaise potatoes
4 tbsps dried breadcrumbs2 tbsps chopped mint1 clove finely chopped garlicSalt and pepperOlive oil2 x eight-rib racks of lamb6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut in 5-mm slices2 large onions, sliced1 tbsp chopped thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried...
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Simnel muffins
150 g self-raising flour1 tsp mixed spice150 g butter or soft magarine150 g soft light brown sugar3 eggs60 g sultanas60 g chopped glacé cherries60 g chopped candied peel200 g marzipan2 tbsps sieved apricot jam4 tbsps sifted icing sugarMini chocolate...
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Brazil 2014 World Cup wine revealed
Brazilian winery Lidio Carraro has beaten off competition from larger rivals to be the official wines supplier for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The fifth generation-owned winery, based in the Serra Gaúcha, the highland region of southern...
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Israeli winemakers fight EU pressure
Israeli winemakers on the West Bank are facing a growing battle with the EU over how they label produce from this politically sensitive region. EU officials are urging member states to label goods produced from Israeli settlements as either ‘Produce...
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German wine exports down
German wine exports slid by 15.2 per cent in 2012 compared to 2011, continuing a declining trend from the previous year, according to statistics released by the German Wine Institute. The drop in the volume of exports in 2012, to 1.3 million...
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Experts gather to sniff out top whisky
Master blenders from across the globe will meet in Scotland next month in search of the year’s top whisky. The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, home to the world’s largest collection at 3,384 bottles, will host the International Spirits...
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Spring-inspired lunch
Red, white and green dominate this Easter menu. Liz Ayling combines some bold and fresh flavours and colours to celebrate the holiday and welcome official summer time. Red is for strawberries, white is for all the hours of daylight we’re getting...
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Breaking the mould
Don’t buy, go DIY this Easter with your very own homemade Easter eggs. They’re not too difficult to pull off, especially with Jimmy Aquilina, head patissier at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands, at hand with a step-by-step guide. Nothing beats...
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An Easter in Wonderland with Alice and the Mad Hatter
The Grand Hotel Excelsior is the place to be this Easter as it will be transformed into the magical world of Alice in Wonderland. Guests will come face-to-face with a host of familiar characters from the much-loved children’s classic, Alice in...
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Springtime and Easter at Colonial Store
A change in season brings about a change in theme, and the Colonial Store in Valletta (est. 1882) has now turned to welcome spring and Easter. The owners, Stefania and Simon Vella, have personally picked a small selection of Easter eggs, chocolates,...
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Easter lunch at Hilton Malta
Hilton Malta will be offering an exclusive Easter buffet lunch either at the Oceana Restaurant or Portomaso Suite. Adults will pay €45, while children pay €20. Complimentary parking will be available for all clients. If you wish to book a table call...
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A cult classic
Ed eats Crystal PalaceSt Paul StreetRabatTel: Reservations aren’t that frequent Food: 7/10Service: 10/10Ambience: 8/10Value: 10/10Overall: 8/10 There are few establishments that, to an unashamed hedonist like myself, enjoy the unimpeachable glory...
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Traditional Easter lunch
Today being Palm Sunday, it is very tempting for the cook to indulge in the fruits of the palm tree. A banana split for pudding? A coconut cream pie or coconut macaroons, perhaps? In many parts of the British Isles, this was known as Fig Sunday,...
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Roast rib of beef
(Serves 4 to 6) 1 hourA wing rib joint of 2 ribs, weighing about 2 kilosFreshly ground black pepperFlour Have the chine bone cut through and separated from the rib, but not removed. Season the meat with pepper, and dust the fat side with flour.
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Mocha chocolate pots
(Serves 6) 200 ml double cream200 g chocolate2-3 tbsps coffee liqueur or espresso coffee Scald the cream and pour it over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted, then beat in the liqueur. Spoon into small ramekins, or into espresso...
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Yorkshire pudding
45 minutes, concurrently with the roast beef 2 eggs300 ml semi-skimmed milk175 g plain flour½ tsp salt2 tbsps dripping from the roasting pan Beat the egg with the milk. Gradually beat in the flour and the salt until you have smooth batter, and then...
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Chocofest at Bay Street
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the theme of this year’s chocolate feast being held at Bay Street Complex in St George’s Bay, St Julian’s, from next Saturday to April 7. Visitors can enjoy a range of stalls, entertainment and displays every day...
