Foods

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.

Passion fruit and mango parfait

One might imagine passion fruit and mango to be somewhat of an unusual combination but the flavours work so well together in this dessert. It also leaves  a very light and refreshing taste on the tongue and as such is an ideal dessert to have after a heavy meal.  

Fresh submarines at Crusty’s

Freshly baked bread with the finest fillings are always bound to make the best submarines. This pretty much sums up Crusty’s,  the newest addition to the number of new eateries in town.

Caked !

I’m standing outside Amna Mohideen’s home, and an incredible whiff of cake wafts over to the door and hits me. It smells warm, comforting and above everything, just delicious, which I discover later is indeed quite true. 

Recipe : French Vanilla Cakes

Recently I had the privilege of being able to sample a, (the most simplest in nature but bursting with taste) pudding like no other. 

Gelato Cake Pudding

Startup Cooks, Professional Chefs and cooking show addicts would all agree that there is nothing more rewarding than to successfully execute a recipe. 

Valentine's at Cinnamon Grand

Celebrate the grandest day of love at Cinnamon Grand this Valentine’s Day.  On offer is a range of dining options in the hotel’s signature restaurants as well as some beautifully crafted sweet treats, ideal to gift to that special someone. 

The Scarlet Room

To say that my gastronomical experience at The Scarlet Room was utterly delicious would be nothing but a pure understatement.

Helicopter Parents

I came across this term while reading up on what is known as Generation Y (Gen Y) which is the new generation in the work place these days.

Supper Club @ Sequel

Get ready to hit the dance floor once again as Cinnamon Grand brings back the Supper Club at it’s plush Sequel, giving you the ideal opportunity to boogie the night away.

Amaara Sky

Ever wanted to spend a few days in the sky? And by that I do not mean air travel because those flights can literary be a pain in the neck!

Vindhya Samarathunge

Vindhya Samarathunge is the Assistant Sales Manager ( Passenger ) for Cathay Pacific Airways Sri Lanka.

Cheesy Prawns

One of the many delights of living in Sri Lanka is, I feel, the gastronomic delightful array of fresh seafood available at our fingertips.

Pineapple Express

Tucked away in a peaceful corner of Jawatte Avenue lies Pineapple Express – (not the movie!), but a juice counter dedicated to serving customers healthy juices.

Surge

Skylinelive along with Colours of Courage Trust plans to hold a Charity run fund raiser named Surge

Valentines in the Seychelles

If the idea of being stranded on white-sand beaches and splashing in the Indian Ocean appeals on Valentine's Day, so will the Seychelles.

41 Lighthouse Street

If you’re looking for a private and stylish sanctuary within the Galle Fort this is our pick for you.

British pub grub @ Cheers

If digging into some delicious classic and traditional British Pub Grub with a pint mug on the side is your idea of a good time, then the Cheers Pub at Cinnamon Grand is the ideal place for you.

Berries and Cream Loaf

And here I am  again, to  give you  more recipes for  delectable desserts in the New Year.

The Palmyra Solution

Villagers in remote parts of our island have long since been at war with our most common co-habitants; the wild elephant.

Chocolate Cheesecake

I would say one of my favorite desserts is cheesecake, could be any flavor, strawberry, chocolate etc I a fan.

Bubsy’s Milkshakes

When Adnaan Shabbir Hussain Dawoodbhoy was studying in Malaysia, he would get together with his flat mates and whip up delicious milkshake concoctions, using simple ingredients and ice cream.

Araliya Green Hills Hotel

The newest 5 star hot spot in Nuwara Eliya opened its doors to the public on the 21st of December 2013 by His Excellency The President Mahinda Rajapakse.