Foods

Jazzed-up Maries

With friends dropping in during the holidays I am always trying to keep what I offer as snacks new and exciting. We all love our patis, cutlets and the odd biscuit, but they tend to get ordinary so why not make your teatime goodie a conversation piece by trying my simple to make jazzed up Maries.

Petit Pot Cakes

 
We had a brief interview with the founder of Petit Pot Cakes, Nipuni Sangakkara, who started the business in November 2011 after having some spare time raising two daughters aged 5 and 3 and having left her job as a communications manager. 

Carols at the Hilton Colombo

Christmas is not complete without Christmas carols. The celebrations have just begun at the Hilton Colombo. 

The Kingsbury is unveiled

His Excellency Mahinda Rajapakse ceremoniously declared open The Kingsbury, Colombo’s most luxurious hotel. 

Celebrate the Festive season at The Bayleaf

 

Everyone enjoys this season to indulge in some delicious treats that have been prepared, and over the years the Italians have developed their own special cuisine for the biggest holiday of the year. The Bayleaf brings the traditional food fare to your table during this season.

Christmas at the Hilton Colombo

 

Christmas is a time for celebrations. This year if you step into the Hilton Colombo you could see a lot of color and the team ever so eagerly getting ready for the festive season.

Recipe: Christmas fudge

 
As the Christmas sprits works itself through the streets and shops and into our households, my heart and soul and especially my stomach shouts out the need for Christmas goodies. 

New flavours at Lemon

 
If you’re a food buff on the lookout for something new in Colombo then you owe it to yourself to stop by Lemon and savor Chef Koluu’s six new menu additions, including one completely vegetarian dish; that is if the charmingly tranquil atmosphere, superb cocktails and delicious desserts weren’t ince

Pineapple upside down Muffins

 

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly made cake straight out of the oven to entice members of the family to come wafting in from their respective corners. 

CANTALOUPE playground promises an epic nye countdown

Cantaloupe Playground(PG),has mapped out a serious party plan for NYE 2012. This December 31st , PG is  hosting  TWO events, one in Talpe, “Playground Beach”, and the other in Colombo,-“Playground Premiere”.

Breakfast menu at The Sandwich Factory

The Sandwich Factory has launched a scrumptious new breakfast menu. An easy to eat and simple menu with usual favourites such as omelettes, toast, bagels and burritos, Managing Director of TSF, Hisham Cader said that regular customers had requested for specific breakfast items to be introduced. &ldquo

Know Your Cuisine : Japanese

Ready for some pristine culinary art? Yes, we are headed all the way to the Far East coast of Asia to check out the Japanese cuisine! Like any cuisine that originates with local ingredients and as a means of preserving them, the Japanese cuisine is an authentic reflection of Japan itself.
Home Hints: Living spaces

On this week’s Home Hints we introduce to you living spaces of people like you and me, who can inspire you with their creativity and enthusiasm in making their homes a pretty sight. We feature their favourite section in their own homes and

Pasta that never lasts!

 
In Italy they call it ‘Aglio E Oli’, but in my house I call it pasta that never lasts! It is also easy to make, which is one of the main criteria for any recipe that I indulge in, and the kids gulp it down without any second persuasion.&n

Home Hints: MY Studio

This week on Home Hints we interview the proprietor of MY Studio Nisreen Hyder Ali who provides elegant hand- picked home décor that speaks to the taste of a modern individualist.

Sexual healing

 

 

The general logic to live by is, if it’s got a drink named after it, chances are it’s really good; and that logic couldn’t be truer as in the case of sex. There’s hardly an argument against sex, there really hasn&r

Recipe: Fruit Crisp

 

Sometimes getting kids to eat their fruit can be a never-ending battle. The trick to a victorious solution to this problem is DISGUISE DISGUISE. These tasty fruit crisps are easy to make and can be enjoyed as an accompaniment with ice-cream or as an evening treat.

An Air hostess' Diary: Melbourne

The captain in command holds a great responsibility for the lives carried by the airline. He is treated with great amount of respect, and looked after by the airlines very well.

China Doll celebrates 3rd birthday

It has been a huge month for China Doll, Colombo’s favourite comfort food take out and delivery service. They celebrate their third birthday on November 9, which of course means lots of birthday specials included in addition to 20 percent off your entire bill for the month of November.

Top 10 digital home tips

Walk through each room of your home and make notes about the digital equipment you already have, what needs to be upgraded, and what you wish you had. Do you want a flat-screen television in the family room? Do you want surround sound? How about motorized draperies? Go nuts. Next, underline your must

ZAZA dazzles Colombo

 

 

Casa Colombo has never failed to awe its clientele with its breathtaking interior and exterior splendor; once again it leaves you amazed with its brand new entertainment venture, ‘ZAZA Bar’, which was launched a few months ago. Conceptualized and designed by Lalin Jinasena, founder and designer