For The Love of Peanut Butter!

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Peanut and jam sandwiches was my go to breakfast, snack or sometimes even dessert since I was a child. It is a classic combination that...

Thankful for My Thirties

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I remember thinking that I would never live to be 30 – how could one possibly be that old? I always imagined that life would end at 3...

Meet Max & Caesar

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When Max and Caesar came into Andrea’s life, she had no doubt that they would fill the void left by her previous dog in her heart and...

Sunday Brunch at the Galle Face Hotel

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The Sunday Brunch at Galle Face Hotel features a varied menu to suit all ages. The buffet is laid out on the Verandah which is just abo...

The Ethical Pantry - Chickpeas

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A staple in South Asian, European and Middle Eastern cuisines, the humble chickpea is a versatile addition to your pantry. From the leg...

Checking Out: Sonia Vitarana

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A penchant for travel has ensured that Sonia Vitarana has visited a host of countries around the world. A Toastmaster, Sonia spends her...

Cheat Me Not

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Recently, I was going through my Facebook feed and I caught sight of a very good-looking female colleague. Like many, she tirelessly up...

Weekend Happenings

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March is finally here and many more exciting events are lined up for this week. With the International Women’s Day round the corner, ...

Meet Gayle Boomer

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Gayathri and Gayle have been inseparable ever since she received him as a gift. This photogenic puppy with a face that will melt the co...

Taste of Yal: Odiyal Pittu & Pongal Rice

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When it comes to traditional cuisine, Jaffna stands out as a popular destination that has its own unique range of different specialties...

Cat’s Super Scrambled Tofu

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Following on from my article last week about the soya centre I’m going to share with you a recipe for a basic tofu scramble. This is ...

Qwest Destinations introduces Jungfraujoch

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The highlight of any Swiss holiday is a train ride to Jungfraujoch, billed as the Top of Europe as it is the highest train station in E...

Multitasking or brain damage?

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Today, whether it is a stay at home mother or a corporate big-wig, multitasking seems to be the order of the day, to get through jam-pa...

For The Love of Garlic!

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Are you a big fan of garlic bread just like I am and tired of having to run to the store every time you get a craving? Sometimes you ar...

Traditional Yal Cuisine: Dosai and How It’s Made

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When it comes to traditional cuisine, Jaffna stands out as a popular destination that has its own unique range of different specialties...

The Soya Centre, Kandy

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Most people who have been to Kandy know of The Soya Centre. That haven for dairy free delights on Kotugodella Veediya, right in the cen...

PROTEUS from Hong Kong returns to Curve Tapas Bar

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Curve Tapas Bar - promoting excellent live bands weekly presents Proteus from Hong Kong with none other than Umara Rifky on vocals and...

Harpo’s Pizza and Pasta opens in Mount Lavinia

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As part of its long term expansion plan, Harpo’s Pizza and Pasta, launched its second pizza parlour in Mount Lavinia. Conveniently lo...

Chanika Jayathilake on Checking Out

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Lithe, lissome and tall, fashionista Chanika, the owner of Raaya Clothing and Accessories has a great sense of humour and is a barrel o...

Don’t drive under the influence of intoxicants

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Human stupidity is an amazing thing, it has virtually no limits and when you’re drunk it becomes exponentially worse. With our shocki...

The Startup Cook – Marinara Sauce

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Pasta is one of those foods that I can eat on a regular basis. Especially on a hectic weekday, when everything has been super exhaustin...

Japan Sri Lanka Expo 2017

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The recently concluded Japan Sri Lanka Expo 2017 drew an unprecedented crowd to the BMICH in Colombo from the 3rd to the 5th of Februar...

Review: Noodles

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Located in the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Noodles restaurant delivers Asian fusion cuisine with inspirations from Thailand and Vietnam. The ...

In conversation with Mud Morganfield

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The Colombo Jazz Festival returns on its second consecutive year on the 18th and 19th of February 2017 at the Galle Face Hotel. Celebr...

Review: The Wiz

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The adaptation of the Wizard of Oz by the students of AIS went on board at the Lionel Wendt over the weekend, and we dropped by to chec...

Stone Town

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The name Zanzibar conjures a vision of exoticism, mystique and intrigue. A trading port, the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar lies 22 ...

Today’s the perfect day to wear red!

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Red, a mainstay (thankfully) of fashion’s cyclical nature is the perfect colour for today, Valentine’s Day. Red is such a powerful ...

Quirky Valentine’s Date Ideas

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Countless couples get all caught up in the commercialised hoopla that is Valentine’s Day, and forget to celebrate each other in a way...

For The Love Of Mango!

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Tired of making chocolate mousse every time? Why don’t you try out our simple mango mousse that will take you less than 15 minutes to...