The maltalunch blog http://maltalunch.com/blog The official blog of maltalunch.com Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:24:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Candynavia has opened in Ballutta http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/11/candynavia-has-opened-in-ballutta/ http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/11/candynavia-has-opened-in-ballutta/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:43:24 +0000 Joakim http://maltalunch.com/blog/?p=295 I’ve been missing real Swedish candy for quite some time. The first ever store to sell only Swedish candy has now opened in Park Towers. “Bullens pilsnerkorv, ostbågar och riktigt plockgodis” :)


Bullens Pilsnerkorv


]]> http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/11/candynavia-has-opened-in-ballutta/feed/ 0 How does the maltalunch review system work? http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/09/how-does-the-maltalunch-review-system-work/ http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/09/how-does-the-maltalunch-review-system-work/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:28:51 +0000 Joakim http://maltalunch.com/blog/?p=290 I had a lot of question regarding the review system and the toplist.


“I have just written a 5 star review but it’s not showing up on the toplist, why is that” The review system works with “average review score” this works on the following model: (first review score – 2) + new review scores = average review score. I.e. if you submit a review with a 5 star rating it will score as 3 stars until someone else have written a new review, his or hers review score will affect the total score.


This is to avoid having restaurant review with only one review and 5 stars. In other words, the most fair restaurant review site in Malta & Gozo.


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After that I would like to have a cup of press pot coffee and a plate of strawberry cheese cake ice-cream… mmm.


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]]> http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/07/venchi-cacao-due-vecchi/feed/ 0 The beat of your heart is the rythm of your soul http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/07/the-beat-of-your-heart-is-the-rythm-of-your-soul/ http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/07/the-beat-of-your-heart-is-the-rythm-of-your-soul/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:47:55 +0000 Joakim http://maltalunch.com/blog/?p=257 Chocolate tea? Yeap, that is the latest addition to Yogi Tea. Tastes like a blend of ginger bread and chocolate.

“The story of Yogi began in 1969 when a yoga instructor began teaching yoga classes in America. After every class, he shared the knowledge of Ayurveda and healthy living that he had mastered in India and would serve a specially spiced tea to his students, which they affectionately named “Yogi Tea.” The recipe contained five traditional Ayurvedic spices: cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, clove bud, ginger root and black pepper. When blended, these delicious spices leave you feeling vibrant and alive, while boosting overall well-being. It wasn’t long before several of the yogi’s students expressed interest in brewing their own “Yogi Tea,” intrigued by the complex flavor and inherent health benefits of this unique combination of spices.”

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]]> http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/07/the-beat-of-your-heart-is-the-rythm-of-your-soul/feed/ 0 Gearing up for the Maltese BBQ summer http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/gearing-up-for-the-maltese-bbq-summer/ http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/gearing-up-for-the-maltese-bbq-summer/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:24:10 +0000 Joakim http://maltalunch.com/blog/?p=255

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Breakfast

]]> http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/summer-garden-breakfast/feed/ 0 Take a cooking course in Sicily http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/take-a-cooking-course-in-sicily/ http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/take-a-cooking-course-in-sicily/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:51:58 +0000 Joakim http://maltalunch.com/blog/?p=245 Globalair just gave me a nudge over Skype about their cooking course in Sicily. I thought it would be something to share with you.

  • Cooking course participants €388
  • Participants NOT taking course €238
  • Children 3-11 years €125
  • Prices INCLUDE full board stay at Marsa Sicla and transfers to / from port of Pozzallo. Virtu Ferries catamaran price is NOT included.

Email: markg@globalairtravel.com (refer from maltalunch.com)

Globalair

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Orange tree

“Although the island was originally meant to comply with EU regulations for PM10 emissions by 2005, the established levels were not reached.

A Mepa spokesman said: “Malta has had difficulty in complying with the PM10 limit values and is in the process of preparing an air quality plan which has to demonstrate how conformity will be achieved by May 2011.”

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20090517/local/vehicle-emissions-top-air-pollution-concerns

Although the island was originally meant to comply with EU regulations for PM10 emissions by 2005, the established levels were not reached.
A Mepa spokesman said: “Malta has had difficulty in complying with the PM10 limit values and is in the process of preparing an air quality plan which has to demonstrate how conformity will be achieved by May 2011
]]> http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/plant-a-tree/feed/ 0 Malta hotspots http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/malta-hotspots/ http://maltalunch.com/blog/2009/06/malta-hotspots/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:21:36 +0000 Joakim http://maltalunch.com/blog/?p=235 Just found a new blog called; Malta hotspots, specializing in writing about new places. Check it out here: http://maltahotspots.blogspot.com/,

maltahotspots

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