Munching My Way Around Malta

🍽️Malta is known for its diverse and flavorful cuisine, influenced by Mediterranean and North African cultures.

🧀Maltese cheese, like the chili cheese, is a must-try for cheese lovers.

🍯Malta produces high-quality honey, known for its health benefits and delicious taste.

🍇Visit Tabeta Wine Estate to taste Maltese wines, which have a slight salinity due to the desalinated sea water used for irrigation.

🍕Try the Maltese pizza, a unique and messy dish that is both delicious and different from traditional Italian pizza.

What is the traditional Maltese pizza like?

—The Maltese pizza is different from the Italian pizza. It has a softer and wetter crust, and the toppings tend to slide off. It is messy to eat but full of flavor.

What makes Maltese cheese special?

—Maltese cheese, like the chili cheese, is unique in flavor. It is creamy and intense, with a kick of spiciness.

Why is Maltese honey famous?

—Maltese honey is famous for its high quality and health benefits. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties and is often used as a natural remedy for coughs, colds, and sore throats.

What can I expect during a visit to Tabeta Wine Estate?

—At Tabeta Wine Estate, you can taste a variety of Maltese wines, including Chardonnay, Sarah, Cabernet, Sauvignon, and Merlot. The wines have a slight salinity due to the desalinated sea water used for irrigation.

Where else can I find Maltese cuisine?

—Maltese cuisine can be found in local eateries and restaurants throughout Malta. Don't miss the chance to try traditional Maltese dishes like pastizzi, rabbit stew, and ftira.

00:15Join me on a food tour in Malta to taste some of the best dishes the island has to offer.

01:21Learn about the history and cultural influences on Maltese cuisine, including Mediterranean and North African flavors.

03:21Experience the deliciousness of Maltese pastries, like the ricotta-filled pastizzi.

06:00Discover the unique flavor of Maltese honey and its health benefits.

09:40Indulge in the intense and creamy Maltese cheese, like the chili cheese.

12:41Learn about the winemaking process at Tabeta Wine Estate and taste Maltese wines with a slight salinity.

14:20Try the Maltese pizza, a messy but delicious dish with a softer and wetter crust.

15:33Visit shrinery to indulge in more Maltese delicacies, like olives, capers, and locally produced cheeses.