Chocolate Sweetheart Parfait

When you have been married for SO long and have a house full of kids, Valentine’s Day tends to be just another day filled with family activities and household chores. Instead of going out for a Valentine dinner, you’d rather use that ‘time away from kids’ by doing something productive like catching up on

Valentine’s Day Romantic Cabanas

This Valentine’s Day if you want to impress your partner, the best place is at the Hilton Colombo. 4 exclusive cabanas with a romantic setting for you and your loved one to dine in, on this special night inclusive of a 4-course gourmet dinner with caviar and bubbles, fresh strawberries and cream served by the personalized butler

Brazilian Zumba star in Sri Lanka

World renowned Brazilian Zumba educator Enrique Salomao is hosting a two day master class at the Entertrainers Active Studio. 

Eden Café

Nestled in a quiet corner of Bambalapitiya lies a new café/restaurant by the name of Eden Café.

Valentine’s Day at the Hilton

When Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world, why not you too make that special person in your life “extra special” by treating him or her to any of Hilton Colombo’s special Valentine’s Day offers? February 14^th is indeed the most romantic day of the year.

Recipe: Coconut Frushi

I am always looking at ways to make fruit a constant medium in my children’s diet and Coconut Frushi or fruit sushi has been the perfect solution.

Crusty Pies at the Echelon Pub

Whether it’s for a quick lunch or an indulgent snack, many will be more than happy to welcome a crunchy pie with that perfect filling.

Basics of muscle building

The other day I overheard a heated debate between two guys about how much cardio is good for you when you’re in a bulking phase.

Recipe: Banana Split Bake

Living in Sri Lanka, one thing I always have in my fruit bowl are bananas. But unfortunately because they turn black and spotty so quickly they usually end up in my rubbish bin, since my children will run a mile rather than eat a banana with a bruised skin.

GLUTEN – The Terrorist Lurking in our food

The word terrorism automatically conjures up guns, bombs explosions and general devastation. The food terrorist gluten likewise causes general mayhem and untold misery to those susceptible to gluten and ignorance of this is detrimental to our general health. Ignoring it is tantamount to negligence on the part of those p

Easternize yourself at Eastern Wok

Situated on Walukarama road, lies a small entrance to the Eastern Wok, at a first glance one might assume that it is just another Chinese restaurant, but do not let that get in your way of experiencing good food and great ambiance.

Recipe: Sugar Lemon Wonders

Who doesn’t love chocolate cake? And getting my kids to eat anything with chocolate on it is a piece of cake, excuse the pun.

“Sweet Wishes”

A Delightful Treat!

Life Online had a pleasant conversation with Mrs. Dilani Abeysuriya, the proprietor of ‘Delights Treats’ who started the business of making cakes when she was only 18 years of age and having completed her studies at Visakha Vidyalaya and later on at Ancaster House School in England. 

Channa Daswatte’s Bawa Tour

Trekurious, Sri Lanka’s premium online experiential tour and activity provider gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Geoffrey Bawa’s rich architectural legacy with a c

'Munchkin' delights

Recipe: Savory Slice

With the start of the new year, our household is high on personal resolutions. This year we are going to eat healthy, eat more vegetables, cut down on fried foods etc etc.

Deepika's mind-blowing brownies

Recipe: Masala Paneer

Well with the start of the New Year thus begins the period of self-evaluation and new resolution time.

Global Towers NY Delights

Peter Jackson loves 3D

Sir Peter Jackson thinks 3D is the way forward.

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

Hilton's New Year’s Eve Feast

Hilton Colombo has always been the trendsetter when it comes to food, events and celebrations.

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. 

Cocoon Furnishing Fabrics for your interiors

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