Parsley is one of the most common herbs found in the tiny island where our bat lives (Malta). It’s commonly used with fish, broad beans, and olives, and also in platters found traditionally in bars and little family gatherings here. So, of course, we started to wonder if we could toss this herb in some … Read more
We have been coming across this spice often, both in our infusions as well as in our recipes, so we decided it’s time to spread the bat wings and take a closer look at this seed! Considering how often it is used we’re hoping we will discover a couple of good, spicy secrets in this … Read more
Being located in the center of the Mediterranean sea, our bat has grown with fresh marjoram at the tips of her wings. Today, we decided to toss this herb in some boiling water and find out what comes out. This herb has a citrus and wood flavor, we usually love it with fish, however, it … Read more
Sometimes it’s the smell, sometimes it’s the look. This little light purple flower surrounded by little needle leaves and some larger delicate leaves intrigued our little bat! Firstly, let’s get the facts straight, this plant in some countries it’s referred to as cilantro while in other countries it’s known as coriander. This infusion can be … Read more
A sweet smell attracted our tiny bat. It looks like fennel, tastes like fennel, so it must be dill! It lacks the anise or licorice notes that fennel has, however, dill is still on the sweet side, maybe more delicate and mild in flavor. Like all herbs, it’s packed with benefits and nutrients so adding … Read more
Now that the heat is slowly approaching us, the little fruit bat was attracted to a refreshing herb. Mint, as we all know, is great to fight a blocked nose, however, it’s also amazing to refresh so it’s a herb that is famous all year round for one reason or another! It’s also recommended to … Read more
Tea is apparently the most commonly found beverage around the world (besides water of course), but is this just because it’s warm and soothing, or is there something more hidden in this particular infusion? True enough the flavor can change drastically so it’s easy to find a tea that you will love, however, are there … Read more
Did you know that liquorice or licorice isn’t just a type of sweet?! No? Well, that makes two of us! Today I made the discovery that licorice is actually a plant and like all plants, there are numerous hidden lovely benefits that we can tap into! Also, we can make a lovely homemade infusion out … Read more
It has crossed the bat’s sonar that turmeric, like wasabi, was commonly used as a food disinfectant, so of course, I found it necessary to fly in closer and see what I can find out! Can this be turned into a homemade tea as well? I guess it could, however, is the flavor pleasing? It … Read more
My personal favorite homemade herbal tea is cinnamon tea, and not merely cos it reminds me so much of cinnamon rolls without the added calories! The deep and rich notes warm the coldest of weathers, soothing to a fault, however, relaxing isn’t one of the benefits cinnamon tea is known for. So what is cinnamon … Read more