5 delicious things you can do with Nutella

Feb 3 2022

Let’s face it, deep down we all love Nutella. Whether purely out of nostalgic wander or sweet, sweet indulgence, Nutella is more of a global phenomenon than a chocolate-hazelnut spread and today, we celebrate it in all of its glory. On this very special Nutella Day, here are 5 delicious things you can do with the iconic spread.

Nutella French Toast

This drool-inducing recipe is equally romantic as it is indulgent. With Valentine’s Day coming up, you may want to invest some time into perfecting your french toast game because all you need to win your significant other’s heart may be some brioche bread, Nutella spread and icing. If you’re feeling adventurous, you might also want to throw in some sliced strawberries or bananas to add a bit of colour onto your plate.

Nutella Crepes

While a fat stack of pancakes often goes hand in hand with a generous spread of Nutella, the simple yet elegant French-style crepes may be the way to go this Nutella Day. While very thin and delicate, crepes are surprisingly easy to whip up and render extremely satisfying results. Top it off with some sugar, icing or maybe some crushed biscuits and take yourself on a trip to France.

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Potentially the most surprising on this list but trust us when we tell you that it is amongst the most satisfying. This super simple, two-ingredient recipe only takes 5 minutes but it’s definitely worth it. All you need to do is heat a cup of milk in a saucepan until it begins to steam (don’t boil it) and then just stir in some Nutella until it dissolves evenly.

Top your concoction with a little bit of marshmallows and you’re set. If you have guests over, roast the marshmallows just slightly for a bit of pizzazz, drink and thank us later.

Banana and Nutella Sandwich

This stone-cold classic tiptoes on the fine line between comfort food and over-the-top sweet extravaganza but trust us when we tell you that it’s worth it every single time. With 1 pan, 4 ingredients and 10 minutes you can do absolute miracles and create a crispy, warm bruncheria-level sandwich in the comfort of your own home. Slice some bananas or strawberry on top and maybe consider some peanut butter for added measure.

Straight from the jar

You really can’t ever go wrong with a cheeky spoonful (or two) of Nutella straight from the jar. Curating ingredients and following a recipe is always a fun time but sometimes you just need to get that delicious spread from point A to point B in the least amount of time possible. In addition to that, the recent drop in temperatures allow the Nutella to thicken and harden slightly, making for the perfect marvellous morsel to tuck into when no one is looking.

What do you think of these recipes? Do you have a favourite which we didn’t mention?

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Maximum penalty for femicide if someone is found guilty of crime, says Minister

Feb 3 2022

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In a press conference addressed by Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis and Reforms Minister Owen Bonnici, a number of legal amendments on the introduction of femicide into the Maltese criminal code were discussed.

Minister Zammit Lewis stated that through this legal draft, the government plans to move away from a Maltese society which is patriarchal and built on gender stereotypes. The legal amendments propose that the court gives maximum penalties in cases of femicide if the circumstances are satisfied. The minister went on to state that such amendments will not exclude gender as the circumstances are not exclusive to women.

The bill also aims to remove the defence of crimes of passion in cases of femicide due to the killing of a woman being ‘unacceptable’, said Zammit Lewis. Crimes of passion are often used as a defence with aims of getting a lighter sentence; if the femicidal circumstances being proposed are approved, this defence will no longer be accepted.

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In a recent Facebook post, the Minister stated that the government is humbled and united in its communication with the people and takes decisions without any delays. He went on to thank Prime Minister Robert Abela for his direction and political push as well as fellow minister Owen Bonnici for his work and collaboration.

Dr. Lara Dimitrijevic, Women’s Rights Foundation leader, state that such a draft is a historic step in political commitment by which the legal draft shines a light on the reality of femicide and sends a strong message that violence is not accepted in our society.

The legislative process of this bill within Parliament will start with immediate effect.

What do you make of this bill?

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Mater Dei patient visits in 2020 hit lowest numbers in 10 years

Feb 3 2022

Figures tabled in parliament have revealed that 587,101 patients visited Mater Dei Hospital in 2020, marking the lowest figures since 2011 at the very least.

These figures have reportedly confirmed what health professionals feared back in 2020, which was patients cancelling their hospital commitments to avoid potential contact with COVID-19. The figures for 2020 included emergency room visits, day cases, in-patient visits, outpatients visits, ward attenders and dialysis patients within the Renal Units.

Many reportedly expressed fears of going to Mater Dei and cancelling appointments due to potential exposure with COVID-19. The emergency area was reportedly empty at a point; a negative sign since people requiring treatment would eventually visit hospital at a worse state, thus requiring more resources.

2013 saw the highest number of visits, with 847,579 total visits by the end of the year.

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Will Malta need a mandatory fourth vaccine dose? Chris Fearne clarifies

Feb 3 2022

As Malta continues to traverse through the COVID-19 pandemic, with Robert Abela recently revealing that more COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne has clarified if a mandatory fourth vaccine dose will be administered.

Addressing the question on TV show ‘Topik’, Fearne stated that the Health Authorities do not see the need for a fourth vaccine at this stage, “certainly until next autumn.” The Minister highlighted that there seems to be a general consensus on the lack of need for a fourth jab, going on to highlight that the global situation with regards to COVID-19 could become similar to what occurs for influenza, with an annual vaccine offer.

If that were the case, Fearne highlighted that Malta has enough doses to give out vaccines to whoever would like to receive it… “but for the rest of this winter, [they] aren’t considering giving out a fourth dose.”

Would you take the fourth dose if it was offered?

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