Foods

TSC - Homemade Burgers

It has come to my recent attention that the country’s most popular international burger chain has increased their prices. Now let me remind

Hello Ellie!

She's one of those canines with several names keeping up with the Sri Lankan style of naming! She is also a princess who loves her royal

Breakfasts at Calorie Counter

The hustle and bustle of a hectic Colombo work life is not the most conducive to a healthy lifestyle, resulting in skipped meals, frequent

Life Food

It all started three years ago, when Tamara Raymond started selling her (now famous!) Fire Starter (nai miris sauce) at the Good Market.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread

I'm not sure why I didn't think of this combination earlier, but trust me banana bread and cream cheese are a match made in culinary heaven.

Saman Villas

Aqua hued waters, pure white sands, swaying coconut trees – there are times when only a beach holiday will do. Perched on a rocky

Regular Health Checks

Health is a serious concern in today’s lifestyles. The various meals we eat, the less-clean environments that we are exposed to, have become

TSC - Easy Pastry Filling

It has been a while since I boarded the culinary ship, and on this journey I have gained a vast knowledge on food and how to prepare it. One

Meet Pinky!

Meet this absolute cutie of a Yorkshire Terrier - fondly known as Pinky! Unlike other dogs, Pinky has an owner who is obsessed with

Flamingo House

Contemporary music with a jazzy blues mix, mismatched chairs, pink ruffles and floral undertones – Flamingo House is definitely a restaurant

Galle Biryani Festival 2015

The idyllic Galle Fort will soon present its unique, multicultural take on the versatile biryani on the weekend of September 18, 19 and 20,

Sunday Brunch at FLOW

FLOW at Hilton Colombo Residences launched their Sunday Brunch this past Sunday, and customers and guests at the hotel are most certainly spoilt for choice, with the lavish spread of items

Recipe: Choco Coconut Cake

When's the best time for cake?... Well "anytime" scream back my kids. Yes in a household full of kids, there's always someone whining for a

Checking Out : Krishan Perera

A stalwart in the aviation industry for almost three decades, Krishan Perera who lives in the UK works as the Regional Airport Services

TSC - Easy Marshmallow Pudding

Marshmallows are perhaps the most underrated sweet treats in the world. Often it has been provided with the exclusivity of being a children’s

Lipton Ceylonta relaunches

Unilever Sri Lanka recently announced the re-launch of the company’s flagship tea brand – Lipton Ceylonta.  Over the years, Lipton

Chana's

Chana’s, tucked away in a small but convenient location down W.A. Silva Mawatha serves up some delicious and flavourful Indian 

Chop Chop Kottu

One of those standard “night time nibbles”  among most of us is kottu rotti. The best and cheapest option would be to run down to your 

Recipe: One Pot Lasagna

The kids are back at school and the days have suddenly become a whirlwind of activity. One can be extremely organized and have meals

Palmstone Retreat

Located amidst a thick rubber canopy in Kitulgala, the hotspot for rafting, Palmstone Retreat is the perfect hideaway that anyone can

Anita & Kumar

This week, on our Hindu wedding theme, we spoke to Anita Fonseka and Kumar Sivaraj  who recently got married. Anita was originally from

Checking Out: Shoki Nin

A chance encounter with Japanese traveller Shoki revealed his love for Sri Lanka. Backpacking around the world for the last nine months

Cultural Weddings - Hindu

Hindu weddings ceremonies are filled with rich cultural traditions and customs from start to finish. Here are some of the usual traditions

TSC - White Pasta Sauce

Pasta being a staple in my house has led me to experiment with various kinds of sauces. Now personally, I prefer a good tomato based pesto

Sea Fish Restaurant

Located right next to the Regal Cinema in Colombo 02, lies the Sea Fish Restaurant – an establishment which opened in 1969 and

The History Behind the 'Mul Aduma'

When it comes to the ‘Mul Aduma’, P.V.S Jayaratne is a name that everyone knows.  So who better to know the true history of this costume

Cultural Weddings - Kandyan

This week it’s all about uncovering the reasons behind the Kandyan wedding traditions. From heavily adorned costumes to ‘Poruwa’

Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Cake

A sudden downpour on a lonely afternoon, found me in front of the TV, eyes glued to the cooking channel. If one can't indulge in these

Meet Sidhu!

I personally liked the name, after watching a movie and thought I would name my son so. But this cute cat is like my little child, so I named him

The Startup Cook - Parsley Sambol

When it comes to pasta, be it a white or red sauce, parsley is fundamental. It is as vital as the pasta itself. In fact perish the thought of