• 25 November 2021
SL Cake O’Clock

For home baker Shazra Zacky, the passion for baking started back in 2016 when she decided to try her hand at baking a cake for her son’s first birth

  • 25 November 2021
30/37 Countdown with Yeheli’s

Homebased food venture, Yeheli’s which began operations back in May 2020 during Sri Lanka’s lockdown due to the pandemic, has successfully grown b

  • 25 November 2021
Kulfi Corner

Starting her business in 2020, Nafla Nazad has found a niche spot in the dessert market, Kulfi. Kulfi is an Indian dessert that is made out of fresh m

  • 25 November 2021
Dish It Out: Nanditha Gamage

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, the baker behind the famous Nandi’s Milk Toffees, Nanditha, takes our Q&A!

  • 19 November 2021
Nelum Kole Rice: A trip down Memory Lane

Rice and Curry. Sri Lanka’s staple food. No matter who you are or even where you live, if you are born Sri Lankan you have to be a fan of this tradi

  • 19 November 2021
Crispy House: Fried Chicken at its Best!

When it comes to selecting a good restaurant to go and eat, the options are limitless. Whether it’s burgers, sushi, pasta or pizza there are so many

  • 19 November 2021
SO Snacks

Uncommon in Sri Lankan cuisine, gluten-free snacks are often overlooked by the majority. Yet, with its health benefits and an introduction to a new li

  • 18 November 2021
High Tea & Us

Experimenting and whipping up baked goodies during the lockdown, Fathima Wahid was thrilled by the positive feedback from her friends and family and w

  • 18 November 2021
Posha Crunch: Homemade Snacks for your Toddler and Child

It’s universally agreed that one of the most important survival hacks for any parent with growing babies is having snacks on hand. Not only is it th

  • 11 November 2021
Dish It Out: Dr. Sajini Wijetilleka

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, London based plant-based doctor and food reviewer @srilankanfooddoc, Sajini, takes our Q&A!

  • 11 November 2021
The Cake Company - Making your dreams come true!

The Cake Company, the creation of Chef Mario Fernando is my go-to place to get a customised cake. Mario’s motto is “Your wish is my command” and

  • 11 November 2021
Lucuma - Vegan Delights!

Lucuma Vegan Cafe, founded by Ksenia Belogurova, began as a health-centric eatery which eventually evolved into the vegan cafe it is known to be today

  • 11 November 2021
An International Feast You Don’t Want To Miss!

Located right opposite the Marino Mall in Colpetty, the Mandarina Hotel is easily accessible for those searching for a luxurious hotel experience! But

  • 11 November 2021
Sugar And Spice

Sugar and Spice (And Everything Nice!) by Co-Founder Nimnaz Ansar puts all her love for baking into one place. Catering to both the sweet toothed and

  • 04 November 2021
Kohomathe

Tea is a very familiar beverage in a Sri Lankan household. In fact, tea is an integral part of the Sri Lankan identity, as our tea is exported to many

  • 02 November 2021
Prepp’d: Dessert Made Easy

When Salma Nazar, mum of two, financial research analyst by profession and the owner of home-based venture Prepp’d, told me about her range of ready

  • 30 October 2021
The new kid Round The Block

Round The Block truly lives up to their slogan ‘The new kid Round The Block’. Offering goodies ranging from creamy cheesecakes to tiramisu, Shahla

  • 28 October 2021
Dish It Out: Roshini Karunatilleke

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Roshini, food blogger of @roshini.karunatilleke, takes our Q&A!

  • 28 October 2021
Butter Bakes By Kay

After leaving her last place of work a few years back, Kamathi Wijerathne wanted to start something of her own. Following a basic course in baking, sh

  • 21 October 2021
Bread and Butter

Home baker, Dushmanthi Edirisinghe’s idea for Bread and Butter was conceptualised during the latest lockdown this year and was operational by the be

  • 14 October 2021
Cocobox.lk

Desserts have always been at the apex of gifting due to their wide appeal, and small businesses are now upping the ante, creating desserts that are vi

  • 14 October 2021
The Brown Girl Bakes

The Brown Girl Bakes began their operations in 2019, with Leann Eleena Jayawardena taking the reins of the home-based baking business. The 19-year-old

  • 14 October 2021
The Bake Store

A baker for many years, Shynaz Thajudeen has been in the baking business since 2015, having started her craft at the young age of 18. “It all starte

  • 14 October 2021
Artisan Diletto: Premium chocolate biscuit pudding

Wedding photographers by profession, husband and wife duo Dinesh Wanigarathna and Ruwanthi Perera love their food as much as they love a good photo! W

  • 08 October 2021
Ice Cream Mochi is in Full Swing at t-Lounge by Dilmah

t-Lounge by Dilmah has brought back their famous mochis – but this time, in the form of an eye-catching andcolourful assortment of six ice cream moc

  • 07 October 2021
Tres Leches - Thrice the love, thrice the taste

Contentious origins aside - Mexicans, Nicaraguans, and many others all claim it - Tres Leches is a beloved dessert with a wide appeal. Unlike your typ

  • 30 September 2021
Mama Rana’s Home Food Made With Love

Mama Rana is on a mission – she wants you to eat well and she’s not shy about commanding you to! Her ‘Thank You’ note with every order has a g

  • 30 September 2021
Roast Paan LK

Adding their own twist to the traditional roast paan meal, Ayana Sea started Roast Paan LK where they serve roast paan in various renditions, ranging

  • 23 September 2021
Not Just Jars

Shahana Fazal’s journey to starting her own home business is a rather fascinating story. She was motivated by a social influencer who was impressed

  • 23 September 2021
Pot Colombo

Created by the three Sahill siblings, Shimraz, Amaan and Shamara, Pot Colombo is a relatively new hotspot that began this year where they serve impecc