Finding Kotahena

Have you ever travelled on a 112 bus? Most would comment on how slow this bus is and the lack of it at times when it is most required.

Croque Madame Muffins

As mentioned before Rachel Khoo has been influencing me quite a great deal lately. Besides feverishly looking for a sleeved polka dot dress and lipstick, choosing another one of her recipes is embarrassingly enough proof of my innocent Rachel Khoo crush.

Kerala Food Promotion

The Galadari Hotel is gearing up to host a fantastic promotion depicting the true taste of Kerala cuisine.

Quick Fit Guides

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

Rose Bud

When Malsirini Bandara wanted to quit her job in banking in 2012, she knew what she wanted to do for a career - bake cakes and desserts from home!

Edible Waffle Cups

It’s a constructive drive that in the present day world, people are more concerned about their health, fitness and the environmental impact of their activities.

Spa Ceylon Nominated

Once again Spa Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s premier spa lifestyle brand, has been recognized for their exceptional innovation and service in the international spa industry by being nominated for the World Luxury Spa Awards, for Service Excellence for the year 2013.

Recipe: French Toast Roll Ups

When cooking for children, one must be aware of the ingredients of the dish.

The Year of Embark

‘Adopting a street dog is… one of the best decisions I have ever made.’ - Otara Gunewardene.

Baguette Dumplings, anyone?

Pasta and Garlic Bread are regular items at dinner. Here at home, one cannot imagine devouring their pasta without some crusty garlic bread.  Therefore a fresh French loaf is urgently purchased to make the dining experience perfect.

Gym Etiquette

With your 2014 fitness resolutions in full swing, you must be feeling great and exercise will have become part of your new, healthier lifestyle.

COMUN Top Achievers

The 20th annual session of the Colombo Model United Nations (CO-MUN) was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel and Overseas School in Colombo from the 28th of February to the 2nd of March this year.

Manuo de Silva

On today’s Health Talk, Manuo de Silva, explains to us the nature of her profession, and what she and other health coaches have to offer to us.

Mexican behind Bars

Bars Cafe since its inception has always served up some delicious culinary treats and for seven days starting March 5, they will be trying their hand at some Mexican delights.

Recipe: Mini Meatloaves

Daily life with children is challenging enough, so why make mealtimes a messy and sordid affair?

Marble Beach Resort

Miles of golden sand stretching as far as the eye can see next to an azure blue sea with water like a sheet of glass,

Poolside Brunch

Sunday Poolside Brunch at Hilton Colombo Residence

Homemade Soft Vanilla Cookies

Cookies are a public favourite, their adoring fan base include both children and adults. But any true cookie lover will tell you that homemade cookies are a so much better than store bought ones. The proof in this statement remains in this particular recipe.

Pet care : Proper breeding

Dogs are truly the companions that everyone needs - they are faithful, caring and love you unconditionally. They have become a part of our day to day lives and it is more than hard to imagine life without them.

Waffles : Round 2

We tried out sweet flavoured waffle toppings on our second round of waffles,

French Fried String Onions

Fried onion rings and I aren’t on very good terms. Yes I know, it’s an extremely simple recipe, but for some weird reason I simply couldn’t get the batter done properly.  Not wanting to be defeated, I consulted google for better fried onion rings recipes, which in turn led me to this fantastic appetizer.

Chinese cuisine @ Lakeside

Everyone loves Chinese cuisine, whether it’s the spicy Szechuan style, modest Cantonese or the Imperial Beijing (more commonly known as ‘Jing’) style. Finding authentic versions of our favourite cuisines that haven’t been ‘Sri Lankanised’ can be frustrating but, fortunately authentic Chinese cuisine can

Eat your heart out!

Eat your heart out on Sundays @ The Bayleaf  Fresh Pasta promotion

Carolina: its past & present

The hill country terrain has always been an escape from the tropics for the local and foreign visitors alike. When passing through the mountain ranges, the travellers are able to view picturesque clusters of green spread throughout the hills, which makes up the high end, up country, tea plantations of Sri Lanka. This picturesque view has always be

Youth Profile : Nivanka Fernando

After the release of her poetry anthology three years ago, Nivanka Fernando knew she was driven to branch out, result of which is her newly published psychological thriller, “The Savage Dance.”

Upali’s by Nawaloka

Initially when I heard that a Sri Lankan restaurant was opening up near the Horton Place roundabout,

Yummy Goodness indeed!

It is tough to find a decent locally made jams, mainly because the ones you come across tend to be full of sugar, which takes away from the actual flavour of the fruit. However, ‘Yummy Goodness’, produces some of the finest jams and chutneys.

The Startup Cook : Doughnut French Toast

Breakfast recipes have been anything but frequent on this column. That is mostly because I rarely take breakfast. However having leftover bread from last night’s dinner and a personal policy of not wasting led me to this recipe.

Recipe : Chocolate Nutty Squares

Passion fruit and mango parfait