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.

WHAT'S COOKING - A Housewife's Diary

 Tips on cooking, health and more.

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.

Breeze Bar gets fresh twist with new Oriental Tapas Menu

Colombo’s favourite atmospheric watering hole, the Breeze Bar at Cinnamon Grand recently stepped up the ante with a whole new look and a cosmopolitan Tapas menu guaranteed to take the city by storm.

Eclectic, Esoteric, Energetic and Edgy Chaaya Tranz

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.

The Bay Leaf celebrates its 7th Anniversary Aug 1-3 with special offers

The Bay Leaf restaurant –Colombo’s finest Italian restaurant- is celebrating 7 years of serving authentic Italian food and offering a unique ambiance for dining, set in a grand Colonial mansion.

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.

Adopt a Dog in Sri Lanka: Feeding program for stray doggies

Apart from the sterilization programs and adopting process, the ADSL Team conducts dog feeding programs to help feed the starving doggie population in as many areas as possible.

Eye catching cement sculptures at Kalaya Designer Home Store

Home Hints found a selection of eye catching cement sculptures for your home and garden at Kalaya Designer Home Store

Discovery International provides protection all year round

Discovery international which started as a small company in 1996 has managed to hedge its way into a unique market for awnings, canopies and tent, by continuously maintaining high standards.

Purge Your Pantry

Feel like your pantry needs an overhaul? Here’s how you can get it done in a jiffy.

Navayuga (Colombo’s Cooking)

Housed in a quaint surrounding, Colombo’s newest Indian restaurant is definitely something worth boasting about. The restaurant, which goes by the name Navayuga, has been up and running for a few months now. 

Biryani Galore!!!

Navratna at the plush Taj Samudra, Colombo bringing you the most authentic Indian cuisine incomparable to any other for many years, is delighted to bring to you a ‘Biryani Fest’ this July.

Adult dogs in need of homes!

Manifestation of luck

There are many buildings and homes which do not comply with the tenets of Vaastu and Feng Shui, yet the occupants seem to be doing well living in such buildings. Does this mean that the science of Vaastu and Fengshui has an impact selectively on the occupants?

An Air hostess' Diary: London

The land of the queen has changed a lot in the past few decades. Despite the recent royal weddings, and daily rituals of changing the guards outside  Buckingham palace, now when I fly often to London what pops up in mind is the old ITV comedy Mind Your Language.

Sunday lunch at Lemon

“Delicious” was the verdict of Mano Chanmugam and the other clientele, who were entertained to a Sunday “kahabath” lunch at Lemon. One always longs for tasty rice and curry away from home, especially on a Sunday, and Mano’s expectations were met when Koluu has dished out a delicious s

Review: In On The Green

Galle Face Hotel is home to what is without argument the finest set of nightlife locations available in the city, combining five star luxuries with a sophisticated tradition of excellence. Located in the nightlife hub of the country, adjoining the finest selection of luxury hotels available to us, Galle Fa

Moolchands - Where Light is Life!

Established in 1948 Moolchands is Sri Lanka’s Pioneer of the Lighting Industry, importing and retailing some of the world’s most prestigious brands and designs of Light Fixtures. 

Feel good interiors

This week on Feel Good Interiors, we are featuring Cantaloupe Boutique, a stylish boutique department store that harmoniously marries historic architecture with modern design. Home Hints spoke to Dmitri Jayasuriya, the Founder/ CEO of Cantaloupe & CO, about the nitty-gritties of the boutique store’s ch

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo awarded Best Luxury Hotel, Sri Lanka at Business Destinations Travel Awards 2012

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo announces its latest accomplishment as recipient of the ‘Best Luxury Hotel, Sri Lanka’ award at the Business Destinations 2012 Travel Awards.  
Currently recognized as the ‘Best Five Star City Hotel’ by Sri Lanka Tou

An Air hostess' Diary: Colombo

There are days that I don’t even remember where i went, these are the days that my body clock has turned completely upside down after continuous shift work. However I was coming back to Sri Lanka. Finally, I am going to get some homemade food!

Red Bull launches Sri Lanka’s first ever Kitesurfing Race

Kalpitiya, known to be the best kite surfing locations in the world, will play host to the first ever Red Bull Island Hopping. The race involves kitesurfers hopping from one island to the other off the North Western Puttalam Peninsular.