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Windswept island brings a taste of Croatia to the world
The distinctive hard cheese Paski sir ‘contains the very essence’ of Pag
August 23, 2025
What is all this fuss about Kombucha?
Melanie Caruana dives into the local scene to discover why people, from Millie Bobbie Brown to Malta's The Good Witch, are drinking live bacteria
August 16, 2025
In heatwave, Romans turn to vintage snow cones to stay cool
Traditional ‘grattachecca’ is colourful, cheap and refreshing like no other
August 15, 2025
Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
First three Michelin star chef in France to switch to an entirely plant-based menu
August 13, 2025
The A to K of vitamins: what you need and where to get it
When "superfoods” are relentlessly marketed for their supposed ability to deliver all the nutrients we need, it’s worth asking: which vitamins really are essential?
August 8, 2025
A peach of a summer: an August recipe
Enjoy an al-fresco recipe for peaches and mozzarella with an undertone of cumin and take a delicious foray into food heritage along the way
August 6, 2025
A potted history of fermented foods – from pickles to kimchi
Serin Quinn digs deeper into recent trends promoting fermented foods, which promise to boost your gut health and save both you and the planet from the scourge of food waste
August 5, 2025
Flirting with figs: a July recipe
Our Times2 food writer shares his new recipe for grilled figs with Roquefort, walnuts, thyme and honey as he looks back at the history of this popular fruit
July 23, 2025
Where summer tastes better
Dining at The Phoenicia Malta brings together signature Mediterranean flavours, al fresco ambience and elegant touches
July 20, 2025
“How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam”
Conor Trainor explains how he uncovered deception in the Mediterranean wine trade whilst studying an archaeological site in Crete
June 19, 2025