Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Maltese savory, locally known as xkakkapjetra (often also rendered as xpakkapietra), is a hardy aromatic plant deeply rooted in the natural and cultural landscape of the Maltese Islands. Belonging to the genus Satureja, Maltese savory thrives in the dry, sun-exposed...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Savory’s Latin name, Satureja comes from the Roman word for “satyr,” which was a half-man, half-goat in ancient Roman mythology. In ancient Rome, savory was believed to have aphrodisiac qualities and was even used in love potions and culinary preparations often much...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
The herb chamomile was so popular in Malta and Gozo that it even makes its way into a type of song called ‘Għana’. This song used to be sung by mocking country girls, when they left one sweetheart in favour of another/ Hekk kif tlaqtu lil ħaniniDlonk qabditu...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
Nordic and Scandinavian traditions called it solblomst (“sun flower”), burning it to dispel grief and evil spirits while Vikings used infusions for lustrous hair.Celtic and English customs planted chamomile near homes for prosperity and...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 26, 2026
One of the earliest mentions of Chamomile dates back to 1550 BC in ‘Eber’s Papyrus,’ where it was used to treat dry skin conditions caused by harsh weather. The Greeks called it the ‘ground apple’ and the Spanish named it...
