Foods

Chilli & Garlic Prawns

Like most, I adore prawns. It is my favorite seafood (It doesn’t require the hassle of breaking in to claws or isn’t boring like fish).

Kickboxing: The Muay Thai Way

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and has an impressive history of 2,500 years. Although in Sri Lanka it isn’t popular as Karate or Wushu, It’s the toughest form of combat sport from all martial arts.

Maya Tangalle: Timeless serenity

Have you ever experienced luxury from two eras simultaneously? Old Sri Lankan times blended with splendid modern comfort? You’re about to find out how.

Thush’s Podi Brownie Business

Thushanthi de Silva believes in a good, comforting, home baked brownie. She has been running a by far successful brownie business for a week and a half and she tells me that she decided to start it as soon as the idea hit her head on a relatively boring Friday night.

The Kingsbury High Tea

Just a few strides away as you enter the Kingsbury Hotel their laid back High Tea diner welcomes you.

Ifthar platter at Spices

During this month of Ramadan Hilton Colombo will be serving a special Ifthar platter from 6.30pm onwards at Spices and Curry Leaf for those of you who want to break fast.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Mac

Cooking for children is not an easy feat. Never before does there exist a more critical group of people who will unashamedly refuse the said dish that you have spent copious number of hours slaying over.

Mussels Magnifique at 'The Ocean'

For all gastronomic enthusiasts and seafood aficionados, The Kingsbury offers a month-long mussels fiesta at The Ocean, this July. 

Octopus Reef Koggala

While unfolding the unexplored beaches Down south, we stopped by just 14 kms from Galle to discover a town which was once dominated by a pair of military themed constructions including a military airbase, built during World War II.

The Startup Cook – Apple Crumble

If you’re having one of those days where you’re craving for something sweet (yet not so sweet) - but too tired to make, this recipe is absolutely perfect.

Tiras Home Made Goodies

I personally feel that you can really appreciate a good meal after delving into the dessert as it is bound to leave a lasting impression. 

Intuition 2013

The pottery exhibition titled ‘INTUITION 2013’ by master potter Ajith Mohan Perera, took place at the Park Street Mews on the 28th, 29th & 30th of June.

Gingersnap & Banana Frozen Special

Most of us have a sinful attraction to chocolate, but with regards to deserts they are plenty of delectable dishes that do not include a drop of the said cocoa bean. 

Kebab Feast at the Echelon Pub

After four successful promotions during the last few months at the Echelon Pub, the Hilton Colombo is ready to tempt their “pub goers” with yet another feast and this time it’s with juicy, succulent kebabs with hearty accompaniments ideal to have as a quick lunch. 

Insight into the wild

The maiden wildlife photographic exhibition of award-winning photographer Asela Karunaratne will be held at the Lionel Wendt Harold Peiris Gallery in Colombo on July 12, 13 and 14 from 9 am to 7 pm.

Chilli Chicken Stew

This is my version of the classic ‘Chilli Con Carne’ (I am in the mood to experiment).  There are several chilli con carne recipes online; the one I used and tweaked heavily was from exclusively food.com.

Coco Tangalla - serenity & romance

Having fallen in love with the Southern coast on our previous holidays, we picked ‘Tangalle’ in the hope of finding a new beach destination.

Express Lunch at Long Feng

Stepping out of office for a quick lunch on weekdays can be a bit of a bother, especially when it comes to the search for good food served quickly. 

Pasta Perfeto at the Il Ponte

Originating in Italy this staple food Pasta, is loved by not only Italians but people all around the world. 

Recipe: Banana Pudding

This recipe is so easy to make that it was initially recommended that it be cooked in the microwave in a couple of minutes, but I think baked in the oven until it is golden and yummy is a much better if not more tastier option.

Embark launch ‘Pashionable People’

Former street dogs and the ‘Pashionable People’ who have given them homes are to have their day in the limelight when Odel’s community animal welfare programme Embark provides them an opportunity to strut their stuff next month.

Let's head to Hikka!

"Let's head to Hikka !!!!" is a common catchphrase not only amongst travellers but anyone in search of sunny beaches and an exciting nightlife.

Charcoal Gallery Café

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia is a new café and art centre by the name of Charcoal Gallery Café. 

Poolside Dining At Casa Colombo

The gloriously refreshing, almost jewel-like pink pool has always been a highlighted topic among the visitors of Casa Colombo

Pomegranate Ice cream

Another Nigella inspired delicacy. This is one of her magical no churn ice cream recipes, which works out perfectly.