An Air hostess' Diary: Laos

Today was one of the best flights I was going to have despite some negative feedback received from the crew who have done this flight before.

Review: The Union Bar and Grill

The Union Bar & Grill, located in the Hilton Residencies at Union Place is the favored location of many corporate clients who seek refuge in the comfort of the deli style seating arrangements after their tiring day at work.

Organic Vegetarian spread on Full Moon Poya Days at MLH

Celebrating Full moon Poya Days also means making special efforts to bring happiness. If so, now is the time to aim for holistic nutrition in your life through the Mount Lavinia Hotel’s “Organic and Green Initiatives”.

Golden Dragon

Fancy a delicious Szechuan meal? Then, a trip to Golden Dragon at the Taj Samudra is just what you need.

Recipe: Jammy Buns

Who wouldn’t welcome the sweet aromatic smells of newly baked ‘Jammy Buns’ wafting from your kitchen. Impossible you say, too much work you scream…not to worry my fellow mums, if you haven’t noticed by now all the recipes I bring forth to you are mum-friendly as well as child friendly

Hilton Colombo offers best of Sri Lankan cuisine through crab promotion

Hilton Colombo today shared details of a crab promotion at its authentic Sri Lankan restaurant, Curry Leaf. Promising to serve some of the most mouth-watering and famous crab dishes cooked in different styles to capture the best of Sri Lankan cuisine, the dinner promotion will run from 7 to 16 June 2012.

Anna's Kitchen: Apricot Meringue Roulade

A delicious and easy recipe for apricot meringue roulade.

Facebook fans participate in exciting Dulux Let's Colour Workshop

There's colour, colour everywhere; but what does one do with it?  This was a question that brought forth myriad answers, when Akzo Nobel Paints Lanka, the manufacturers of Dulux Paints held a workshop for its Facebook fans in Sri Lanka at Park Street Mews Colombo recently. 

Eco Team creates tourism history yet again with ‘mobile hotels’

Big Game Camps & Lodges now offer a unique way to experience Sri Lanka’s wilderness. 

An Airhostess' Diary: Mumbai

It was another Indian turn around flight, it was absolutely normal to expect demanding or rather abnormally demanding customers on these flights.

Man divorces wife after she buys 550 cats

Garden series: Anthuriums

Originally a native of Columbia, the Anthurium lends itself the world over to being a very popular cut flower for its long lasting qualities. The Anthurium, belonging to the Araceae family is a genus of tropical plants with large and waxy flowers on long stems and large heart shaped leaves extensively hybridized by plant breeders in the USA and Europe.

Confessions of a foodholic: Amrita Hapuarachchi

Our fun loving foodie this week Amrita Hapuarachchi says, “I like to be known as a good mother and a good friend."

Brother makes sewing easy at its “Sewing Café” Workshop

Office Network (Private) Ltd.,  the Authorized distributor of Brother office equipment & Home Sewing Machines in Srilanka has lined up a two-day workshop to be held on the 25th and 26th of may 2012 at Park Street Mews Warehouse-D, from 9 am to 4 pm.

How your dog can smell a diabetic attack before it strikes

Not only are they our favourite pet, but dogs are now being used to diagnose conditions and even recognise dangerous symptoms.

Sumptuous Sunday Family Buffet at Pegasus Reef Hotel, Wattala

There is something incredibly satisfying about a hearty Sunday lunch; sitting around with family and friends, laughing, catching up and sending yourself into a food coma.

Strawberry magic at the Galadari

The Galadari Hotel’s most sought-after pastry shop the Café 64 comes to life with Strawberry magic from the 25th to the 31st of May 2012, from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. The café has been energized with an instant boost of strawberry passion as the Hotel’s ‘Strawberry Delights&

Scarlet Room at Colombo Courtyard – delightfully distinct

Vibrant in ambience yet relaxed, Scarlet Room serves the finest global cuisine with an emphasis on Mediterranean specialties.

Blossoms of Hope 2012

The members of the Ikebana International Sri Lanka Chapter will hold their 2nd flower arrangement exhibition “Blossoms of Hope 2012” on 9th and 10th June from 11am to 7pm at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, 78 Galle Road, Colombo 3. The Chief Guest will be the Ambassador for Japan in Sri Lanka, who is the Pat

Mother’s Day Celebration at Earl’s Regency

Earls’ Regency made mother’s feel special on Mother’s Day by giving all their children the opportunity to pay tribute for all the love and care they have received from the mother’s.

Keells Super becomes first to receive SLS Certification for the ‘Supermarket Management System’

Sri Lanka’s most popular and dynamic super market chain, Keells Super today (May 15) became the first retail chain to obtain a Certificate of Conformity from the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) Institute for the ‘Supermarket Management System.’

It’s Hot Hot Waffles & Crepes at Park Street Mews

Waffles and Crepes are an international favourite among the young and the old, be it as a breakfast item, light lunch, a high tea favourite with sweet toppings or for a health conscious dinner meal. Sprinkled with powdered sugar, or topped or filled with savoury or sweet items, whatever the tradition maybe, Waffles & Crepes are a truly universal and enj

An Airhostess' Diary: Destination- Kuwait

Before entering a country with strict rules imposed on liquor, most of the 'drinkers' on board tend to 'stock up' on their alcohol within the few hours they are on board the air craft; which by the way is not good use of common sense as at 30,000 ft, the human body can take only up to half of your normal intake.

Siam House celebrates 19 years of serving authentic Thai cuisine

Siam House, reputed for being the best place to have an authentic Thai meal in Colombo, is celebrating its 19th anniversary this May. In marking this momentous occasion, the restaurant will be inviting the Executive Chef, Mr. Somsak Mungkrudorn, from Golden Tulip Hotel in Thailand to serve its ever-expanding loyal clientele with authentic Thai cui

Toffee Apples

These sweet treats were always a welcome delight in the cold winter months when I was growing up. But they are just as good in any climate. They are simple and easy to make and a surefire way of getting your kids to eat some fruit even though it is smothered in toffee!

Do-it- yourself: How to create a shadow box

If you want to cherish precious childhood memories, savour the fun and frolic of an exciting overseas trip or reminisce a friendship that always makes you smile,  why not use a shadow box to turn your keepsakes into wall art.

Suriya: lifestyle store

Suriya was incorporated in 2000 by entrepreneurial couple Ruwanmali Sepalika Jayasinghe and Roshan Jayasinghe as a specialized "made-to-order" manufacturer of wooden furniture and retail outlet for Sri-Lankan handicrafts, based in Colombo.

Now, studies link snoring to cancer risk

Katy Perry splits from rocker boyfriend Robert Ackroyd

Jaffa –Historic & breathtaking

Jaffa has been vital as a port since time immemorial and station on the ancient trade route, the Via Maris, which connected Egypt with Mesopotamia and the north.