The Kebab Trail

Chef Ziyads presents the“Kebab Trail”– a wonderful All-You-Can-Eat affair from Saturday 24th May to Monday 02nd June.

Cressida Cowell

The author and illustrator of the popular children's book series How To Train Your Dragon, Cresida Cowell shares her literary preferences in an exclusive interview with Life.

Sir John's Bungalow

Tucked away on a hillside in the Knuckles mountain range, set on five acres of a former tea estate stands the Sir John Bungalow.

Gourmet Dining at Heritance

Michelin Star – Chef Roland Debuyst is a renowned chef visiting Sri Lanka on a mission to train and mentor the next Bocuse d’ Or Champion from Sri Lanka.

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

As indulgent as the name implies this deep dark hot fudge pudding cake offers your senses an incredible culinary journey.

Sri Gemunu Beach Resort

An instant sense of calm settles on you as you step in through the gates of Sri Gemunu Beach Resort, Unawatuna and it’s not just the sea sprayed air that does it; but the welcoming faces of the hotel’s staff coupled with the breath-taking view of manicured lawns and giant rocks beyond scattered carefree

The Startup Cook : Easy Sponge Cake

Maybe it’s crazy, but there are times when the Sri Lankan in me wants to venture out and I end up craving for cup of tea (with less sugar).

The Scarlet Room

Colombo Courtyard down Duplication Road is one of those hotels in Colombo that goes unnoticed but if you take the time to walk in, trust me, you will be pleasantly surprised.

V Try U Buy - Lime Beverages

If you haven’t figured out a fitting respite from the scorching heat outside, we totally understand, since we were likewise baffled – until a couple of days back, that is.

Paan Paan opens new outlet

Famed for their range of freshly baked breads and baked products, Paan Paan opened its fourth outlet in Rajagiriya recently, hoping to draw customers in the area.

‘CFW Day’ at Raffles

Colombo Fashion Week (HSBC CFW) the backbone of Sri Lanka’s fashion design industry, continues its ongoing endeavour to build promising young fashion design talent in the country with its CFW Day.

Master Campers

Camping is fast becoming a popular way to enjoy the wilderness of Sri Lanka.

Calamander Unawatuna Beach

Nestled by the edge of a bay on Unawatuna beach, 4 km away from the historic town of Galle, lies the redeveloped Unawatuna Beach Resort (UBR) - 'Calamander Unawatuna Beach'.

Thailand’s Tiger Temple

Away from the beautiful temples and seemless shopping in Thailand,  the Tiger Temple in the Saiyok district is fast becoming one of the country’s leading tourist attractions.

Young Entrepreneur: Navid

Navid Munas is an individual who is both focused and enterprising.

SL's First Muay Thai Medalist

Muay Thai is starting to become very popular in Colombo.

The Startup Cook : Curry in a hurry

Unexpected dinner guests aren’t the most convenient thing on a gloomy weekday night.

Simple Steps for Mindful Eating

Feel like all your hard work at the gym goes to waste because your diet is out of control?

Micronutrients and Children

A mother dedicates every waking moment to the betterment of her child.

A Foodie's Diary: Tzatziki

I know what you’re thinking. Tzatziki, am I reading this right? 

HCR Celebrates Mother's Day

Hilton Colombo Residences announces its celebrations for Mother’s Day on 11 May 2014.

V Try U Buy - Iced Coffee Pt 2

It may not be the most conducive of a weather to be drinking Iced Coffee, but we don’t suppose an Iced Coffee suggestion can possibly go to waste, ever!

The Play of Kes

I found myself sitting in the auditorium of Colombo International School better known as CIS amidst a bunch of enthusiastic youngsters aged between

Recipe: Spaghetti Sauce

The other day, watching an old Italian movie I was mesmerized by one particular scene where bowls of spaghetti strewed the table drenched in mounds of hot steaming spaghetti sauce.

Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival in London is billed as the largest street carnival to rival the main carnival held in Brazil.

Night at the Opera

On May 31st, the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka will present Colombo’s music-loving public  with a rare treat: a concert of popular operatic choruses and arias, conducted by Gregory Rose—well known for his expertise in the field of choral direction.

Chocolate Biscuit Pudding

Prior to the evolution of culinary decadence in this country, the most famous and significant dessert was the Chocolate Biscuit Pudding

Kishani Jayasinghe for Visakha

Kishani Jayasinghe, an international opera singer, will sing for the benefit of her old school Visakha Vidyalaya later this month.

Mother's Day at British Council

This month too, the British Council will host their story time session on the 10th of May 2014 from 4.00p.m. to 5.00p.m.

A Foodie's Diary: Baba Ganoush

It’s an intimate thing, cooking for someone; you’re practically serving yourself up on a silver platter, fingers and toes crossed in eager anticipation.