Foods

On the Far Side, There’s a Boy

In an exclusive story with the Daily Mirror, British author Paula Coston shares her personal story on what prompted her to write her book On the Far Side, There’s a Boy which comes out in April.

Recipe: Chocolate Fridge Cake

With the festive holidays around the corner, our tables are once again laden with sweet oily goodies and chocolate bunnies.

Introducing Asad Farook

When it comes to graphic design and digital illustrations, budding artist Asad Farook has made a name for himself in such a short period of time.

Avurudu at Nuga Gama

Enjoy the fun and excitement of a traditional New Year as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, on the 14th April 2014, signals yet another astrological shift of the sun from the Zodiac of Pisces (Meena Rasi) into the Zodiac of Aries (Mesha Rasi).

Bangladeshi Food Festival @ Taj

Taj Samudra will be hosting a Bangladeshi Food Festival from 2 to 12 April at the Latitude restaurant, which is jointly organised by the Bangladeshi High Commission. There were many dignitaries present for the inauguration ceremony held on 2 February, including Bangladeshi High Commissioner His Excellency Mohammad Saifur Rahman, and honorabl

Lantern Boutique Hotel

The southern coast of Sri Lanka plays home to some of the finest beaches on the island.

Garlic Mashed Potato

Mashed potatoes are a universal favourite. It’s superbly easy to make, filling and makes an excellent side dish to almost any main meat based dish. However more than often this plain looking dish (although brilliant in taste) is ignored and has never been the talk of the town.

Around the Pearl 2014

The official ‘Around the Pearl’’ logo and website were launched in preparation for the ten day bicycle tour of Sri Lanka being conducted by 14 business professionals, in an effort to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy.

V Try U Buy - Lamprais 2

Last week’s search for the finest Lamprais in Colombo took us to the VOC Café, Green Cabin and The Colombo Fort Café.

The Paddington

The latest café to join the bandwagon is The Paddington, a quiet little restaurant located at Barnes Place.

Linen and I USA

Following the success of the designer linen clothing line in America, Linen and I USA brings linen haute couture to Sri Lanka for the first time.

Cafe Ceylon

Exuding rustic charm coupled with fine dining cuisine,  Cafe Ceylon is a boutique hotel and restaurant in Kabalana, Galle.

Little England Cottages

Whether it's quaint cottages or luxury manors, there’s something about the charm of old English architecture that makes it difficult to resist and almost impossible to dislike.

All Aboard The Death Railway

Thailand remains a popular tourist destination for travellers especially from Sri Lanka who are lured to particularly to Bangkok by its tantalising promises of cheap shopping, cuisine and arguably louche nightlife.

The Startup Cook : Coffee Pudding

I’m a coffee addict. My day cannot begin without a good warm cup of coffee. I am every kind of zombie without it, so throughout the day I am fuelled with this warm beverage. If you have the same addiction, then trying this delight out is an order.

Educate to Protect

“You think your child is safe with the servant, the driver or the uncle.

V Try U Buy - Lamprais

Little hesitation came with the daunting task of having to try out multiple lamprais outlets on the same day – one can never get enough of lamprais, after all!

Buttercup Cheesecakes

When at first you sink your teeth into a spoonful of strawberry vanilla cheesecake by Buttercup Cheesecakes, all you can think about is that it feels like it’s made with love, happiness and all things nice (yes, just like the starting lines to the Powerpuff Girls cartoon - sugar, spice and everything nice).

Meddling Down Galle Fort

Travelling down south by train is always a great experience especially with the rail tracks being adjacent to the southern coastline with a view of the great blue ocean and enjoying the salty breeze.

Boutiques in Sri Lanka

After decades of internal strife and negative publicity which blighted Sri Lanka, tourism is now on the rise.

Really Chocolatey Brownies!

Chocolate is a girl’s best friend. It’s true that we are not always loyal to chocolate, we shamelessly cheat on it with shoes and jewellery, but nevertheless we always ALWAYS end up coming back to it.

Hidden Nutrition

Nothing can be compared to the love a mother has for her children. Her love is incomparable, unconditional and inseparable.

Quick Fit Guide Part 2

Start using this Body By Kris Fitness Elite guide to begin improving your health..

V Try U Buy - Cheesecake Round 2

Having gone on a cheesecake round during the early days of this column, we felt it was high time we did a repeat round including new places.

Mel’s Tea Café

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Cotta Road lies a new café named Mel’s Tea Café with its main focus on serving sandwiches, salads, pastries, cakes and of course teas, and tea-based beverages.

Earth Hour 2014

To support Earth Hour 2014 on 29th March from 8:30 – 9:30 pm, individuals, businesses and local communities are requested to sign up on the official Earth Hour Sri Lanka website (www.earthhour.lk).

Galle!

This was not my first visit to Galle, and definitely cannot be the last.