One of my favourite things about the holy month of Ramazan is the food! I have Muslim neighbours around me and the scents wafting during the breaking fast times are definitely mouthwatering! Having said that, my own household too makes some great treats and in particular my favourite is kanji.
Napkins. At restaurants, we rarely think twice about them. We toss them around, don’t use them and tuck them into clothes. While it may not seem like it, napkin etiquette is as important as other forms of etiquette. Especially because we come across as more considerate to the fellow diners at the table as well as to the wait staff. Here are some of the basics you need to know.
If you live in Kandy or if you are just visiting, there really is no better place to unwind and relax than Bommu at OZO Kandy whilst indulging in breathtaking views of the historic city. Bommu has a wide selection of local and international cuisines that will definitely titillate your tastebuds and awaken your senses.
First of all, I have to confess that I am not a vegetarian myself, but enjoy many vegetarian dishes. I grew up around a vegetarian grandmother and the way she ate always fascinated me. And that is the inspiration behind starting this column. Each week we will introduce you to an ingredient that vegetarians love with its health benefits and an easy recipe heroing it and you can easily try at home.
Let me confess that I am not a big fan of salads, so this recipe was a result of looking for one that I might enjoy. We tend to follow the same methods our mothers use when it comes to preparing salads, so I dared to be a little different and my family quite enjoyed it.
This column is inspired by the many attempts I have made in the past to follow a healthy diet. So I thought that it was time that we introduce a more fun way of eating healthy as I hope to embark on this journey once more. I have always wondered how people enjoy healthy diets as I never found it appealing until I found out that I have been doing it all wrong!
Over the years, Sanjini Munaweera has been creating delightful treats which are heavily influenced by her Burgher heritage. Her full time job has nothing to do with food, but it is her love for cooking that has resulted in the success of Cuptails which creates some of the finest homecooked goodies.
The city of Bangkok is a truly abundant travel experience, scoping attractions from the most unique entertainment to luxurious urban living and delightful cuisine. The food in Bangkok and in particular its vivid street food culture is arguably among the most fascinating aspects of life in the city and ranks Bangkok among the must visit lists of every Yuppie.
A Mathematics and Economics degree holder, Aru de Silva initially never envisioned a career path that didn’t relate to her field of education. A third generation baker, she eventually found her true calling, and her journey found its initial footing at the Christmas Bake Sale in 2010 and she has never looked back since. We sat down for a fun chat with Aru, the force behind The Sugar Shack.
There’s good news for the people in and around the Ethul Kotte and Rajagiriya areas! Subway, the world’s largest submarine sandwich restaurant chain has just opened their fourth restaurant at 491/1 Sri Jayawardenepura Road, Ethul Kotte. The foodies in the area can enjoy healthy, fresh and delectable submarine sandwiches and salads more often now.
The Masterclass with George Calombaris took place on the 10th of June at Cinnamon Lakeside. There were close to 50 participants who took part in the class. We were able to enjoy a clip of George’s stay in Sri Lanka which included his trip to Sigiriya and experience at Habarana Lodge.
Join Rare at Residence as they host an exclusive Father’s Day lunch in a celebration including the entire family on Sunday June 18th, from 12:00PM - 3:30PM. Here is your opportunity to take your dad out for an exceptional meal in an indulgent location surrounded by loved ones; just a small gesture to show him he deserves nothing but the best. After all, not all heroes wear capes!
Renowned MasterChef judge and Australian celebrity chef George Calombaris will be curating two exclusive dinners for culinary enthusiasts in Colombo this week. George’s trademark authentic Greek cuisine combines the freshest ingredients, with the use of creative flavour pairings and timeless presentation, to deliver culinary creations that are in a league of their own.
Upon drawing inspiration from her mum and grand aunts and constantly being surrounded by food (cakes and desserts in particular), Thamaya Rajapakse thought she should try her hand at opening a little food related business of her own.
This week on Ethical Life, Cat Douglas breaks down her top five places in Colombo for delicious vegetarian fare!
Cinnamon Life is set to present two exclusive dinners curated by renowned MasterChef judge and Australian celebrity chef George Calombaris, at the Atrium, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, on June 9th and 10th. George has customized the dinner menus especially for his visit to Sri Lanka, and they will feature his trademark authentic Greek style of cooking, with a local twist.
Ramadan is a time of spirituality and reflection, but it is also a time for sharing food - especially Iftar table staples such as conjee, short eats and dates - with our loved ones and neighbours. While homemade Iftar is made with plenty of love, once in a while, you just want to take a break and eat out. So whether you’re observing Ramadan, or you’re simply a fan of food served at Iftar tables, this list is here to help.
With the holy month of Ramadan having started a few days back, premier five-star urban resort Cinnamon Lakeside has introduced a special Iftar buffet for those observing. Priced at Rs. 2650 nett, the month-long promotion will be on from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, starting May 27, at the hotel’s main restaurant, The Dining Room.
When you think of making chocolate brownies you usually think they need to be full of dairy milk chocolate and eggs to get that fudgy flavour, but one clever home cook has developed a range of brownies that are still big on taste and light on unethical ingredients. Meet Tashie Jackson, the creator of Smokeys - The Brownie Bar.
Using a slightly tweaked traditional Burgher recipe, Shalika Perera dishes out some awesome lamprais. His business, The Leaf has been in operation over the past five years but he only took on orders to be delivered on a Sunday. Lucky for us, that has changed and they now take on orders right throughout the week.
Premier five-star city hotel Cinnamon Grand will honour this holy month in the Islamic calendar leading up to Ramadan with an array of special Iftar offerings designed to bring together families and colleagues in harmonious fellowship.
To be frank, I am not crazy about a white pasta sauce, because when it comes to pasta I need my good old tomato pesto. But NOW, that has all changed thanks to the discovery of affordable parmesan. This recipe which is essentially based on a béchamel sauce is your refuge on crazy weekdays. Requiring only a few ingredients and 20 minutes of your time, this pasta sauce is a cheesy blessing that is set to make your life easy!
Being able to indulge in two of our favourite cuisines, Italian and Japanese under one roof got us quite excited. Located at The Promenade at Odel (Alexandra Place), Alexandra & Ward and Café Nihonbashi is a casual and cosy spot where you can have excellent Neapolitan pizza, sushi, dumplings and a delightful fusion of Western cuisine all under one roof.
The Harbour Room at Grand Oriental Hotel has just started a new offering for the foodies of Colombo. It’s all about Spanish food and paella on Friday nights. In Spain, paella is the dish that unites the people. According to the Spanish, there are more paella recipes than there are stars in the sky! We dropped in at GoH recently to check out this paella offering.
Premier five-star urban resort Cinnamon Lakeside in its continued efforts to offer its guests unique experiences that promotes an ’inspired living’ concept recently welcomed Chef Huanxi Yan to take on the reigns of the Long Feng restaurant.
Some good things don’t have to come to an end, not at all! In fact, some good things can go on throughout the day. So what GRAZE KITCHEN has done starting on May 27 (this Saturday), is extend their lavish and scrumptious High Tea to two sittings throughout the day on Saturdays, Poya days and any public holiday so that you can enjoy one of the best high teas in Colombo at leisure.
Jointly owned by Huzam Ismail and Therika Miyanadeniya, Cafe Bellissimo is a quaint cafe complete with a white picketed fence and is a great spot for reasonably priced good food. We met with co-owner Huzam who shared with us that Cafe Bellissimo was born out of their joint love of food, and the need to find food that they loved that wouldn’t break the bank. A glaring necessity, because finding good food that’s cheap is hard to come by.
With Dolce Italia opening its doors in Colombo in January 2015, Sri Lankans were able to dig into freshly baked Italian pastries as well as pastas and pizzas. The restaurant moved from Havelock Road to Skelton Road a few weeks ago, and are now equipped with a mini supermarket where they sell Italian groceries and locally grown Italian tomatoes.
Broccoli. It’s a vegetable that divides the people, some love it and others hate it. For me, it was a slow burn to finally loving it. I detested it as a child, as my mother would steam any ounce of goodness out of it and I would be left with a soggy little tree that would fall apart in my fingers. Now that I’m older, I’ve discovered a wealth of ways to eat broccoli that not only taste good, but are nutritious for me.
Brown bread has become a staple in my household, thanks to my ulcer infested gullet. Since it’s only me that eats it, there is always some remaining bread. One of my few pet peeves includes wasting food. I can’t stand it and I am very strict with myself regarding it. Thus the birth of this sweet treat! It’s super easy and requires a measly amount of preparation time.
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