The Startup Cook – Garlic Rice

A known fact about Lankans is that they do love their Rice. Well that might be a fact by default since Sri Lanka is an agricultural based country.  

A Day Out with the Speed Freaks

It was time for some sporting action with a close bunch of friends last weekend. It was a day out with the speed freaks at the phenomenal Sri Lanka Karting Circuit in Bandaragama for the CMSC-UE Sports Karting Championship 2013.

RECIPE: Banana Pikelets

The danger of having a large family is that inevitably the culinary requests are numerous and varied. 

Cycling - Tour De France 2013

It’s a carnival atmosphere as thousands gather by the roadside to cheer the ‘Caravan’. A parade of vehicle- floats of all sponsors throwing away goodies to the by-standers adds to the excitement.

The Start Up Cook - Salmon Bites

Fish has never been a personal favorite of mine. The texture has always been a little too mundane for the palette. But when there is only a salmon tin left to quench your hunger; one has no choice except to make the best of it.

Villa Red Bentota

Our choice for last weekend was a villa that blended relaxation and adventure, located at the first resort in Sri Lanka. 

Hungry.lk

Hungry.lk is a website, which provides food promotions from varying cafés and restaurants for people who are searching for meal deals. 

Bean Frost Shaved Ice

Yes, the rains have been pouring down hard over  the past few weeks but the heat still continues…!! 

Recipe: Apple Crisp Pizza

Last weekend having visited the cooling hills of Kandy I got a chance to sample a truly scrumptious dessert that ignited every taste bud in sweet delight. 

Cycling-Colombo to Trinco in 1 Day

A record-breaking ride, across the country from the West coast to the East coast from dawn to dusk.

The Start Up Cook - Hokey Pokey!

Admit it. The name is enticing. When one says hokey pokey the first thing that is normal to reminisce is the hokey pokey song & dance.

Roman Beach Hikkaduwa

Spending time away from home whether it’s a vacation alone or with friends, the Hikkaduwa beach is always fun. On our way from Balapitiya, we stopped by a charming hotel by the beach for lunch.

The Cakery and Panino

After having developed a mutual love for creating delicious paninis and wholesome baked goodies at the Good Market every Thursday, it came as no surprise to delighted market-goers that The English Cake Company and Panino decided to team up to open a specialized outlet to call their own.

Recipe: Strawberry Pie

When you think PIE you picture goeey molten pieces of luscious apple pie or rich decadent chocolate layered concoctions. Strawberry pie doesn’t really fit the bill.

Instant Chocolate Mousse

This is one of Nigella’s brilliant recipes. I use ‘brilliant’ quite deservingly because this recipe doesn’t require the use of raw eggs, takes only twenty minutes to prepare and doesn’t need an overnight freeze. 

Theva Residencies Hantane

If one was asked to list what struck them most about the cultural capital, Kandy very briefly, the responses would commonly revolve around

Loon Tao

Seafood is best indulged in at the beach. And you  are sure to come across some of the island’s finest Chinese seafood in Mount Lavinia down College Avenue, at Loon Tao.

Green Paradise Agro Eco Hotel

Set deep in the heart of a lush forest in Dambulla, Green Paradise Agro Eco Hotel, the latest addition to the Browns Investments leisure portfolio, fuses unique architectural design and conservation and offers 67 ecologically appointed villas equipped with ultimate luxury and isolation.

Orange Marshmallow Pops

With the kids at home for summer holidays we are always on the search for cooling treats after a day full of fun.

World’s End Lodge Ohiya

Startup Cook - Spicy Carrot Soup

In this heat the last thing you want to do is have a warm soup. But the plus point of this soup is you can eat it cold or lukewarm. 

Lemongrass

It is sometimes, not really the place but the food that counts when you eat out, and for me, Lemongrass situated in Kotte is actually all about the food.  

The River House Balapitiya

Balaptiya. A coastal town renowned for the idyllic shores of the Madhu Estuary.  It was my second visit to the town, but the first escapade to a secluded villa with hints of authentic South Asian style surrounded by serene lush greenery and the glistening river.

On board the Mariner of the Seas

V Try - U Buy: Café Latte

It’s difficult to single out and favour one over the other when it comes to coffee. Espresso, cappuccino or the various lattes, or perhaps the simple iced coffee, coffee is an indulgence to many, no matter what.

Zulala Rahman’s Handmade Cards

Finding a perfectly crafted greeting card can be a bit of an arduous task, especially when you require such finer details on the card for a special occasion. 

Rainbow cream cheese cookies

With the kids at home on these summer holidays they are always in and out of the kitchen looking for snacks to accompany make believe plays of picnics or great exploring adventures. 

Climbing for Fitness

In cycling, climbing is a great source of training for your heart as well as leg muscle strengthening.

Prawn & Chicken Fettuccine

Pasta is a favorite among many people and fortunately it is also a convenient dinner to make. 

Heritance Kandalama

It was wedding time over the weekend and a chic modern love-fest came along with an evening of good food, friends, and music and of course a splendid location.