Foods

An Air hostess' Diary: Shanghai

"If they took all the drugs, nicotine, alcohol and caffeine off the market for six days, they'd have to bring out the tanks to control you!”, said Dick Gregory, an American Comedian once. Forget six days; make it less than 8 good hours in a confined aircraft - agitated smokers start fidgeting

Hilton Colombo offers farm fresh Organic Menu at Spoons

 

 

Hilton Colombo today announced an “Organic” food promotion at the hotel’s signature restaurant; Spoons from 21st to 31st August.  Guests will enjoy a healthy organic menu carefully prepared and created by two of the most popular c

Gold Medal Food

 

 

With Olympic fever raging through every household in the world, we watch with bated breath as the top Athletes of the world compete, with the eyes of the world upon them. We also quite sadly realize how unfit we are and make every resolution

Home Hints: Multilac Platinum range

 

 

This week on Home Hints we feature an exquisite selection of paints from the Multilac Platinum range that help you choose the best paint for your home.

Colour your home

 

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about choosing the most appropriate and effective colour palette for any given interior. 

Steal this look

 

 
Keep colour contained with an old iron trunk featuring a brightly painted interior.

New comfort range of sofa beds from LifeStyles

 

Lifestyles Home Store recently unveiled its new comfort range of sofa beds, a collection of stylish furniture pieces that transform from chic comfortable sofas by day, to plush opulent beds by night. 

French Fancies at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

 

The Dining Room takes on a French twist from the 8th to the 28th of August where one of the world’s most prestigious culinary cuisines waits to be explored. 

An Air hostess' Diary: Jakarta

There are so many things in life that we humans are afraid of. Some are scared of supernatural creatures, lions, bears, dogs and even spiders or lizards. There are some people who’d scream their guts out at the sight of a harmless butterfly.

Refreshingly easy lemon squares

I guess all deserts do not have to contain chocolate or be wibbly wobbly in the form of Jelly, for the other day at a friend’s ‘high tea’ my children single handedly demolished a whole plate of lemon squares.

Blooms Flower Shop

Surrounded by fresh flowers of all colours sits Dilshara , with a bright smile as she welcomes you to her second home, her flower shop, Blooms.

Homemade Taffy

With the kids at home these holidays, the days might seem long and hard trying to keep them constantly amused. Why not make them a bit sweeter by getting all involved in making my homemade deliciously enticing taffy.

An Air hostess' Diary: Kuala Lumpur

 

Sports and Politics are two conversations you should never get into when up in air. After a couple of drinks politics becomes less democratic and great sportsman ship fades away.

Eclectic, Esoteric, Energetic and Edgy Chaaya Tranz

The myriad colours that adorn the roads down south, symptomatic of the eclectic and energetic vibrancy that form an inherent facet of the sights and sounds of the beach destination of Hikkaduwa; the esoteric lifestyles that fuse age old cultural beliefs with contemporary phenomenons; and into this, blend life

The Souq – Explore the Arabian experience

The Souq, Colombo's newest lifestyle store, located besides the former Villasitha Nivasa with access from both Maya Avenue and Havelock Road, is placed strategically for the convenience of shopping enthusiasts from Colombo and the suburbs.

New menu at Burger Blast

Exciting new dishes take centre stage at Burger Blast to provide a different dining experience for their valued customers. While new items have been added to the menu, most of the dishes on the old menu have been tweaked here and there for a change.

Home Hints: Titus Store

Titus Stores has been a leading retailer of gifts, houseware, and kitchenware since 1924. The store specializes in an exclusive range of crystal glass from Italy and France, which adds a touch of class to a home, be it for your own use if you enjoy living luxuriously, or if you enjoy giving the gift of luxury to others--as

Iftar at the Taj Samudra

Enjoy sincere hospitality and traditional Arabic flavours at the Latitude during this holy month of Ramadan.

Slurp..Slurp….Slurpee Surprise!

Slurpee’s are a popular ice-based flavored drink which is popular in the United States, Australia and Canada. With over 25 different flavors in existence they are indeed a refreshing beverage for all to be enjoyed. Wilting in the unrelenting heat, I am always looking for ways to keep the family cool and hydrated and a little b

An Air hostess' Diary: New York

Air travel can be an ordeal for some, especially those who travel in economy class; cost effective, yet congested with the added value of the stinky feet of the neighbour.

Summer Camp Lodge 2012 at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana

What do young travellers, animal and nature lovers and explorers have in common? They can all find a summer camp to suit their interests at Cinnamon Lodge Habarana at Summer Camp Lodge 2012.

Recipe:Ice-Cream Jello

No the summer heat has not got to me. It does exist and its DELICIOUS. This is a fun, cooling and refreshing treat to be enjoyed by the whole family.