The proud baker! Photo

Photographer’s Note

The maltese bakery.

No mention of Maltese food is complete without a reference to the local bread, and more specifically the popular loaf called 'Tal-Malti' (literally, “of the Maltese"). Very crusty on the outside, yet soft on the inside, many visitors find the combination of taste and texture of fresh Maltese bread irresistible.

Indeed, Maltese bread tastes like no other bread in the world. However, to enjoy it at its best, the 'hobza tal-Malti' must be eaten fresh, on the same day it was baked. You can find typical Maltese bread at most village groceries and supermarkets. However, a visit to a bakery is well worth your while, if only to witness and appreciate the rustic authenticity of the way it is produced - not to mention savouring the enticing aroma of the finished product, fresh out of the oven!

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lousat (15202) 2009-07-12 13:50

Hi Thomas,it seem a pic from another time....the light,the atmosphere,all is very nice and at the perfect place in this pic.My best compliments for the idea and a nice realisation,have a nice week,Luciano

wolf38 (12565) 2009-07-12 23:00

Hello Thomas. A photo from the world of the work/the handicraft. The proud baker is still very young. It is really interesting, as he looks into the camera. The informative text pleases me. Altogether a photo worth seeing. Regards, Wolfgang.

Silvio1953 (41199) 2009-07-13 10:12

Ciao Thomas, superb portrait, fantastic daily life composition with wonderful atmosphere and splendid light, very well done, ciao Silvio

jmdias (18961) 2009-07-13 17:37

thomas

nice portrait of this small baker in the bakery. Nice light and the boy is natural in his pose. well done

hugs

jorge

hyasar (7291) 2009-07-16 8:08

Hi Thomas,

young baker stands proudly. I just dream that he will be a traditional baker-man after several decades with a big belly and white bakery clothes. :)

very mediterrian view. congratulations.

regards,
hakan