Foods

Our World on Canvas

“Our world on Canvas” is a proud presentation of the pupils of Zinufa Raszik, who under her expert tutelage has grown from novices to

Recipe: Upside Down Banana Cake

In my quest to fill your kitchen with fruity delights I have indeed stumbled upon a much welcomed treasure. Now I am sure everyone has

Recipe: Chicken Pillows

Happy New Year everyone! My holiday season was a feast of extravaganza. With Christmas pudding, festive trifles, the mandatory chocolate

Chocolate Mint Mousse

December is always an exciting time for me, but let’s be honest it’s the season for your home to be filled with guests. Isn’t it? And I know it is

Menus by Dharshan

December 2014 brings out the first edition of Menus by Dharshan. Its purpose is to give guests insights, stories and origins of some of the

Recipe: Coconut Shrimp

Well the last day of the year is upon us, and with our dear ones around us we will soon herald in the New Year. But the only way to do it

Christmas Ice Cream Pudding

Hands down, Christmas is the best time of the year. BUT it is also the most hectic time of the year. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas per say, this is a real guest attracting time. Therefore having treats available at a moment’s notice is a must. 

Meet Suey, Jack and Twinky!

Bath time aside, Sam enjoys every moment she shares were her adorable pooches Suey, Jack and Twinky. They are fun loving and naughty

Festive Beverages at Cinnamon Grand

The chill in the air, sparkling baubles and bulbs, and the reminiscent melodies of Christmas music on the airwaves means it is time to

Amme’s cooking at the Curry Leaf

Hilton Colombo’s Sri Lankan restaurant is renowned for its authenticity and specializes in both seafood and native cuisine. Open nightly from

Christmas Goodies Online

Mums in Colombo is the online social community phenomenon that, just four years since inception, has a solid and rapidly growing

NYE at Park Street Mews

If opting for a celebration in  quiet elegance and a fine menu  for New Year ‘s eve, Park Street Mews restaurant will be the  ideal place to

Recipe: Hello Dollies

It is the season to be jolly and the wonderful festivities of Christmas are upon us. With every kitchen in each household heaving with

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Remember those friends, colleagues, relatives who have been promising to visit you for the past six months? Of course they must turn up,

SLDF Interior Design Exhibition

Sri Lanka Design Festival - the country’s leading platform for design and related industries, took place recently premiering Colombo’s

NYE at Cinnamon Lakeside

The Cinnamon city hotels are abuzz with New Year’s Eve plans and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s

Around the Galle Fort in 80 Lives

What started out as a relatively straightforward idea, updating what was already a bestselling book, turned into an 18-month project that has

Festive Cookies by Bellissima

I’m trying really hard to stop myself from reaching for another cookie but giving into temptation (sugar, baked products, anything really) is

Christmas at The Coffee Bean

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Sri Lanka’s premier specialty coffee shop and lifestyle brand, has launched their new range of Christmas

Christmas at Park Street Mews

Tis the season to dine, wine and share and Park Street Mews restaurant is ready to ring in the traditional Christmas fun by serving up a

Spa Ceylon’s Festive Collection

Spa Ceylon – now the world leading luxury Ayurveda brand - has launched their new “Ceylon – Island of Gold” festive collection at all of their 25 stores across 10 countries including Sri Lanka.

Pot Biriyani

After tandoori chicken, Biriyani is probably the one dish that defines 'Indian cuisine' to the rest of the world.  The Pot Biriyani! Truly authentic, traditional and utterly delicious as the name suggests, is the taste of the soil.

Sparklers Light Up at CC

In keeping with Cotton Collection’s ‘Love Christmas’ campaign that is inspired by the joy of spreading love, The Cotton Collection flagship

Handcrafted Products at SHAKTI

Embodying the principles of self sustenance through creative endeavour and skills development is SHAKTI; an initiative borne out of a desire

Hot Cocoa Brownies

Brownies are a man’s best friend. They is no disputing that statement for the variety that is out there, the brownie critic is sure to find one

Shamala Jinadasa

Taking a career break, Shamala Jinadasa who lives in Australia is spending her time discovering new countries. Having the adventure of a

Clique Boardroom this December

By definition, ‘CLIQUE’ refers to a small group of people with shared influences, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to

Celebrating the season at Commons

The holiday season is upon us! With the switching on of the Christmas lights on December 1, the season sets off to a grand start at the

Waffle Wednesdays at Hansa Café

Hansa Café can never disappoint me. I am not a coffee person, which may explain why on the rare occasion I do have a Cafe Latte (Rs 250)