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

Fresh submarines at Crusty’s

Caked !

Recipe : French Vanilla Cakes

Gelato Cake Pudding

Valentine's at Cinnamon Grand

The Scarlet Room

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

Vanilla custard and choco dessert

Occasionally one’s palette can get bombarded with the intricate delicacies of desserts available for our consumption.

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.

The Startup Cook–Homemade Butter

When a person sets their heart out on executing a particular dish, the worse thing they can encounter is a kitchen disaster.

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.

The Startup Cook – Pancakes

It’s true I am a carnivore. Actually I am more of a ‘selected’ carnivore.

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.