Foods

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.

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!

 

The AWPA is looking for kind homes for some adult dogs that need to be rehomed as their owners are moving.  

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

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.

Sea-shell Wind Chimes

 

Having recently done up my back garden and while luxuriating in its heavenly foliage with a cup of tea I realized that, all that was missing was a soothing wind chime for my complete relaxation session.

Visakhian classmates felicitate new legal draftsperson

“I remember Indira as the good girl amid the naughty ones eating stringhoppers in the school hostel dormitory and scattering them all over,” reminisced  Lakshmi Gunasekera.  She was speaking at a special Felicitation held on Saturday, 30th

Tony Greig and the Ten Sports Team stay at Ranna212

 

 

Ranna212, Tangalle the closest star classed resort to the Sooriyawewa Cricket Stadium was home to our much loved cricketers of yesteryear - Tony Greig, Ramiz Raja, Waqar Yunus, when they headed deep south together with the Ten Sports team for Sri Lanka vs

Sri Lanka among the world's ‘Wildest Islands’

 

A three member crew from ‘Off the Fence, UK’ recently spent 17 days in Sri Lanka exploring wildlife, famous locations, epic landscapes and colourful beauty as part of a documentary for Discovery Channel on the world’s ‘wildest islands’. The crew was accompanied and

Lighting up


 

Here’s a selection of eye catching candles, candle stands and other lighting fixtures found at Kalaya designer home store

Simple and inexpensive decorative ideas

You don't need to buy fancy fabric-covered storage boxes. Raid your closet for an attractive array of shoe boxes, which can hold photos, stationery, or old letters, then stack them on your bookshelves.