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Bands, Football and Politics

by Flying.Scotsman

If you read the inscriptions on Malta’s buildings, you will notice many clubhouses of football clubs, band clubs, and political party and union clubs. Many of these are open to the public for meals. The interiors of these halls can be extremely interesting. We have only eaten in one, the Naxxar Football club, and the food was basic but excellent. Most villages have their own band club, sometimes 2 where there are 2 saints' days to celebrate. At last count, there were 84 band clubs in Malta.

The Good Friday procession.

by Maurizioago

Every year in many towns and villages in Malta a religious procession is held on the Good Friday. I attended the one in Quormi.Several large statues are carried by six or eight men on their shoulders. These depict various scenes from the passion and death of Christ. Various people are dressed as Roman soldiers, apostles, prophets and others. During the procession the local band plays some funeral tunes. Well, I liked much these tunes at the procession in Quormi, they weren't too sad.

Pastizzi - Its a way of life.....

by BlueMenagerie

Ever since I was young I remember eating pastizzi. Back then I could eat 6-7 at a time. Now I just about manage 3. A trip to Malta isn't complete without tasting the tradditional pastries for around 12 pence each. Somewhat of a secret recipie kept in families, they contain either ricotta cheese (tar-Rikotta) or peas (tar-pizzelli) wrapped in folded pastry with margerine. They vary slightly from place to place and the ones on Gozo are a lot different but are still delicious. Even when different members of my family have cooked them they never come the same as the real thing.If you see signs of the various chains of "Maxims", "Champ" or "Sphinx", then you've found the right place - a Pastizzeriji. They are usually very small hole in the wall type places without anywhere to sit down, and have food windows with other treats such as pizza, pasta, and other pastries. You will see the big...

Prickly Pears

by Josibezz

Prickly pears grow very well in Malta. They are even making a liquer out of it called "Bajtra" which is what we call prickly pears in Maltese.If you would like to know how to peel A PRICKLY PEAR have a look at this site:http://www.geocities.com/f_scicluna/prickly.html

Kinnie

by Gili_S

Kinnie is original local soft drink here, it was nice refreshing and different taste for a change, it is made of original formula of oranges and herbs and has a bitter flavour so not exactly for kids.

'Maltese salad'

by leics

You'll see this on the menu in most restaurants and cafes.The photo shows an example (from 'Les Deux Baronnes' cafe/restaurant in Valletta).It will almost certainly include:Maltese sausage (cold, not particularly spicy, very pleasant)Maltese cheese (salty)Capers (pickled, usually)OlivesVarious types of beans with seasonings/dressings. The brown mush on the left is mashed red kidney beans. The beans variations are always delicious, imo.Salad leaves/vegetables (some of which may be pickled).Very filling, usually very reasonably-priced, definitely a main course rather than just a snack.

Hobz biz-zejt

by leics

Why haven't I taken a photo of this? Just forgot, sorry.But it's a really excellent beach lunch .........I bet nearly every beachside kiosk/cafe in Malta will serve it, even if it's not on the menu. Ask for 'hobzbiszjet' (sort of)!Crusty bread dipped in olive oil, then a layer of pulped tomato. Then capers, olives, garlic......often tuna too (mine always had tuna, and a bit of lettuce as well, and sometimes thin slices of raw onion).Really, really nice and very filling. And cheap.

Imqaret

by leics

Date-filled, deep fried pastries.I am told that these can be rather greasy but the one I tried certainly wasn't.It was rather good,actually, though I suspect it was slightly over-cooked and browner than it should have been.I bought mine from the stall at Valletta bus station (see photo). Very cheap indeed (20 cents), served hot. A good snack whilst wandering.Apologies for taking a couple of bites before remembering the photo! :-)

Qaghaq tal-ghasel (honey ring cakes)

by leics

These are a 'traditional' Maltese sweet (by which I mean cake/dessert). They are actually a Christmas tradition, but you can now buy them all through the year at bakeries, cafes, street stalls........'Short' sweetened pastry in a ring. Huge, for slicing, or small for individual portions. Filled with a mixture of treacle and ground almonds or whatever (recipes vary slightly. I suspect) and slashed so that the filling emerges as they pastry cooks.Not nearly as sweet as one might think, and may be a bit dry.....a portion of plain ice-cream can be helpful.

Pastizzi

by leics

These are filo pastry parcels, filled with either ricotta or with a mushy pea mixture (tastes much nicer than it sounds!).You can buy them at any cafe, and bakeries, and hole-in-the-wall places. Tere are slight variants in hape and sie, of course. Some may be a bit greasy, but the one in the (from a stand at Valletta bus station) was absolutely fine.I prefer the pea pastizzi, but you will have to try both types to see which you prefer. Of course. :-)

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Q: Hello, A question on Xlendi for those who know it. Looking at photos, I get the impression that you need to climb the steps set...

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