The Rise of the Humble Hopper
The humble hopper has come of age. In recent times, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular culinary creations..
Foods
Kakuluwo at the Curry Leaf
Crab in all its glory is what you get when you visit Hilton Colombo’s authentic Sri Lankan seafood restaurant Curry Leaf. This
Bananas Recipes & Health Benefits
Bananas overflowing with many nutrients and health benefits is definitely one of the super hero fruits! Most of us do have at least one a day. But after a while you get tired of eating them. I tried variating the different kinds but sometimes it still doesn’t work.
Ice Cream At Colombo Courtyard
Having revamped the dessert menu a while back, Colombo Courtyard now offers a new range of homemade ice cream, made fresh
Recipe Sticky Ginger Chicken Thighs
Yes I agree, every family has a favourite chicken dish that they all
TSC Prawn Cakes
The weather in Colombo is horrible. Spending time in the kitchen is like working out in a sauna. Therefore having to make food that requires a lot of preparation time is not for me. Hence when hunger strikes I resort to recipes such as this.
Mini Strawberry Trifles
A more fun version of a fruit trifle which is sure to be a hit at kids’ parties! A great addition to any dessert table!/span/p
Sugar Salt and Sprinkles
There is something truly special about finger food, especially the homemade stuff. The buttery flavours coupled with the memories of
Recipe Double Chocolate Cookies
With the kids being home due to April holidays, there will of course be trips planned. These extremely satisfying cookies will be a useful addition, whether you leave the house or not. Gooey, chocolaty and just an explosion of satisfaction, the only emotion to feel when introduced to them, is pure joy.
TSC Soy Curry
Over the years, I have had to hear quite a few complaints regarding soya. Now for a true carnivore, (for obvious reasons) soy meat would not cut it. However for those who complain that soya isn’t tasty and that is why they do not want to eat it
Recipes for the New Year
Sri Lankans celebrate ’Aluth Avurudu’ (Sinhala) and ’Puththandu’ (Tamil), in the month of Bak (April). It is a harvest festival which
Recipe Colombo Hot Sandwich
In all honesty, I am typically a savoury kinda person. Yes I do adore my melting mounds of chocolate filled goodness and gladness but give me a fish pastry and I’m in a different kinda foodie heaven as well. So the excitement was beyond me when
5 Places For Avurudu Goodies
Avurudu is once again around the corner and we're back to square one. Why? Mostly because we're incredibly busy with our work
Avurudu Recipes
Kokis - another much loved Avurudu delight, which both kids and adults adore alike. The traditional dish that’s made by deep frying
5 Beverage Recipes
What better way to beat the heat than to cool down with an icy cold beverage? These recipes are easy to make and they feature
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
You will need: Boiled eggs (as many as you need, depending on the crowd)
New Year Revelry at the Good Market
The sun is shining; and you want to make sure that you have a well spent Saturday. So put on your fanciest outfits or simply head
ISSO
Colombo 5 is unquestionably a hotspot for gastronomic variety and its latest offering, ISSO, will no doubt make its presence felt.
The t-Lounge by Dilmah
From the moment you are greeted at the door to when you sit, are handed the menu and a chilled welcome drink, The t Lounge by
Recipe Sweet Murukku
This is one snack and Avurudu treat that we can never get tired of. Although this dish being a New Year specialty it is still available in most places around Sri Lanka all year around. After all, who can simply wait for the New Year to taste, and savour the sugar coated crispy on the outside and soft and crunchy on the inside, mouth watering delicacy that gets your taste buds tingling!
Recipe Banana Split Brownie Pie
Dear readers, I did indeed make a valiant attempt to include a healthy meal to be cooked for your dear family this week. But disaster loomed in the form of this heavenly concoction of strawberries,
TSC Savoury Omelette
You might be thinking that I am trying to teach you an extremely basic recipe and well you’re not entirely wrong. To cook an egg is almost effortless I admit, but this particular method I had to share because I believe it would be utmost useful to you.
Crunch
Tasty and homemade are what really define the items on the menu at Crunch, a little café located down Templars Road in Mount
E Café
Joining the ever increasing number of cafés sprouting around Colombo is E Café, situated opposite Police Park in Colombo 5. It's a
Strawberry Cream Shortbread Dessert
With the recent festivities enjoyed by one and all, desserts and everything sweet are a plenty full for all to enjoy. I’ve got another one to tickle your taste-buds. In my defense there is fruit involved, so I believe we’ve at least tried to incorporate one of the daily food groups!
Cafe Kumbuk
Thanks to Cafe Kumbuk, the new kid on the block and the latest addition to Colombos cafe scene, healthy eating has never felt
Naniyori Japanese Restaurant
The general notion is that Japanese food is expensive but over the last few years thanks to Naniyori Japanese Restaurant, it has
Sopapilla Bites
Interesting as the title sounds, these Mexican delights are infact gobulets of heavenly goodness. Golden and luscious, oozing with dusted sugar and sweet honey, they are indeed a love story waiting to
