A Taste of Wellness: Cooking with Maltese Herbs

Lecture 2 – A Taste of Wellness: Cooking with Maltese Herbs

Speaker: Dr. Karen Mugliett

Saturday 19th July @10:30am

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar invites you to a unique and inspiring session that brings together culture wellness and sustainability through the art of cooking with Maltese herbs.

Led by Dr. Karen Mugliett lecturer and author of Seasonal and Sustainable this lecture delves into the rich tradition of using local herbs in everyday Maltese cuisine. Drawing on her expertise in both nutrition and sustainable living Dr. Mugliett will demonstrate how simple culinary choices can have a lasting impact on our health and the environment.

Participants will explore how Maltese herbs can be used to:

• Enhance flavour naturally reducing the need for salt and artificial additives
• Introduce health-boosting properties into everyday meals
• Support seasonal and sustainable eating habits rooted in local traditions

The session also touches on important precautions when using herbs for wellness and how to recognise quality freshness and correct usage. In addition Dr. Mugliett will highlight how growing your own herbs or sourcing them sustainably contributes to a more climate-resilient lifestyle.

Whether you're a home cook a health-conscious eater or simply interested in learning more about Malta’s edible heritage this talk offers practical insightful tips that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

Join us for this engaging event to discover how Maltese herbs can elevate your cooking promote wellbeing and deepen your connection to local culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring more flavour health and sustainability into your kitchen!

You may also like the following events from Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar:

• Next month, 11th July, 06:30 pm, Traditional Herbal Healing in Valletta
• Next month, 19th July, 09:30 am, A Day Of Sea, History and Relaxation in Sliema
• Next month, 26th July, 10:30 am, Growing Kitchen Herbs Organically in Malta in Valletta