Marrow

A few days away from noise

It’s funny how we take the noise around us for granted, like it’s meant to be there. A constant part of our lives, but once we experience the quietness of nature away from the phone, cars, people, buildings etc… - your mind resets to its natural state - because the world we live in is not natural.

In the quietness of the Sardinian countryside, I reconnected with myself, with nature and with beautiful like minded souls, vittoria and Antonio as well as other travellers searching for something deeper - it’s amazing that I still reap the benefits of the Workaway experience of 3 years ago.

In the stillness I also had some time to appreciate the work I had done on the book and actually re read the journals in the Sardinian chapter. Gifting the book to the host family was a truly special moment!

Now back home with new ideas, a fresh mind and NEW MENU!

Daniel “il-marrow”

LATE FEBRUARY DUMP

Gozo downtime, fully booked months, left a barista job, sold out 3 sourdough workshops , learnt how to make filo pastry, a lovely article on the km Malta airlines, lots of nature time, good progress on volume 2
Oh and loooooots of food and coffee

last month started with a much needed Gozo getaway after a very busy 3 months of dinings, events and book launches

What followed was my busiest time ever at dar ir-rummiena creating and serving menus which are inspired by my love for the ingredient, the Mediterranean and the seasons.

Once again I found myself having to say goodbye to another job where I met a team of amazing humans and that was not easy.

Realising that I’m suddenly only dependent on my business was a little scary - it may look all fairy and idyllic but not easy and quite nerve racking not knowing if you will make it successfully through the month but till now it’s worked out

Anyway I wish to Thankyou all out there from the bottom of my heart ❤️ those who dined here last month, gar me lovely comments and words of encouragement and bought my books 📕

Daniel
“Il-marrow”

🥖✨ Sourdough Bread Workshop ✨🥖

A year after launching the Dar ir-rummiena project I’m excited to announce what will hopefully become a string of workshops on the many things I create in the kitchen and its only fit that I start with BREAD 🥖

After a year of baking and serving sourdough loaves, I’ve been asked again and again…

“When are you going to host a workshop?”

Well- it’s finally happening! 🌾

I’ll be sharing a simple, old method I discovered while travelling, one that helps you bake delicious sourdough without stress, waste, or impossible schedules.

Whether you’re a beginner or have tried before and struggled, this class will guide you step-by-step.

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📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 10:30AM

📍 Skorba farmhouse at Vincent’s Eco Estate, Mgarr

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🍞 What we’ll learn

✔ Sourdough basics & theory
✔ Types of Flours + tools
✔ My go-to recipe & method
✔ Timings, temperature & baking
✔ Scoring, flavouring & storing
✔ Common mistakes + troubleshooting

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☕ Extra treats

While some bread bakes, you can enjoy a coffee and stroll around this special farm which changed my life, followed by…

✨ Fresh bread tasting with my homemade preserves and some of the farms olive oil ✨

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🧺 What to bring

Just a large mixing bowl + a tea towel.

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💶 Price: €60

Includes:
• Full workshop
• Sourdough starter kit + digital instructions
• Tasting experience

⏳ Duration: approx. 3–4 hours

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📩 Message me to reserve your place — spots are limited!

DAR IR-RUMMIENA TURNS 1 🎉 ☀️ ❤️

I just realised today marks the first year of my Dar Ir-Rummiena project and I couldn’t be more grateful 🙏

Since I launched my first book 📕 people wanted a taste of my food but I wasn’t really sure how to go about it. I wanted to do something different, something intimate, something where I have full creative control and this private dining concept was born

Over the past year I have served so many beautiful people who trusted and believed in me to serve them a high end vegetarian experience surrounded by my travels around the islands and my love for the Mediterranean and most importantly moved by the seasons

Many have even returned multiple times which lead me to keep experimenting and change menus very often creating dishes which where the fruit of my imagination.

The fundamental value of this project remains the importance given to sourcing the best ingredients and connecting people to the food that is nourishing them.

What I do isn’t easy at all and sometimes I get so tempted to just f**k it all and have a comfortable office job but I know that it will not give me happiness so
I thank you all for believing in me for the lovely comments and encouragement you have given me which kept me going.

This year I will also expand into education so stay tuned for my future projects!

Lots of love and light

Daniel “il-marrow”