How to Prepare a Sumptuous Hazelnut Tart

A sumptuous Hazelnut tart made with buckwheat and apple; topped with a whipped chocolate ganache.

If you would like to do your own creation be sure to have the below ingredients handy and then follow the method and cooking tips mentioned in our video footage.

INGREDIENTS:

Sweet pastry:

300g plain flour

200g butter

100g sugar

1 egg

1 lemon or orange zest

Filling:

250g golden syrup

140g roasted hazelnuts chopped

75g fresh apple, cut in cubes

60g roasted buckwheat

2 eggs

66g dark chocolate

Whipped ganache:

150g milk chocolate

110g cream

260g cold cream

1 gelatine sheet

If you enjoyed watching us prepare this mouthwatering dessert, stay tuned for more delicious recipes prepared by the Grand Hotel Excelsior chefs. Subscribe to this Luxury Hotel in Malta’s Youtube Channel to stay updated.

How to do a DIY Coffee Body Wrap

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To complement the benefits of a body scrub the next day you can also do your own homemade coffee body wrap.

The benefits of body wraps are to fight water retention, reduce cellulite, detoxify the body and to tone and firm the skin.

INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup of fresh coffee grounds
* 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
* Essential oil such as Juniper, Rosemary (optional)

Tips:
* Apply the body wrap mixture, wrap the treated area with a transparent film and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
* Use recycled coffee. It is great for sustainable living.

We hope you enjoyed watching how to do a homemade spa wrap which was brought to you by the Excelsior Spa Team Malta. For an enhanced pampering experience Indulge in a luxury spa treatment at Le Grand Spa. Contact us today to place your booking. You can reach us on +356 21250520 or on spa@excelsior.com.mt.

Pineapple Week 2020

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Pineapple is the global symbol of hospitality and there is no better time to celebrate the wonders of travel than this summer. Following months of day dreaming about travel, this year from the 20th till the 27th June 2020 we joined our fellow hoteliers in the Preferred Hotels & Resorts family to celebrate the return of hospitality.

Join our pineapple as it travels around the Maltese Islands and visits the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta to enjoy a well deserved Summer holiday!

Stay tuned and follow along on the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Youtube channel to stay motivated.

Should you wish to experience a great summer break be sure to check out our special accommodation deals by visiting our Grand Hotel Excelsior website.