Lifestyle
The Startup Cook – Garlic Chicken
The pressure of your food pleasing someone else’s palette (besides your own) is too stressful for some. Hence dinner for one is always my fav
Apsara Bentota
‘Tis the season to be jolly in a private hideaway with your friends or family. In my mission to locate the most desirable holiday villas in S
Dessert Rose the Trendy Bakery
Dessert Rose is the latest little baking business that’s making a big splash in Colombo’s social circles.
Barracuda
When it comes to reasonably priced seafood, served in a pleasant and clean environment Barracuda down Wasala Raod on Marine Drive, in Dehiwala, is
Kami Maki
Kami Maki, meaning ‘divine roll’ in Japanese, is just two weeks old and has been nothing short of a positive response from customers.
Recipe: X-Mas Fudge
It is the season to start looking up old family recipes, taking stock of ingredients at hand and thinking about what to prepare for the big day.
All Set for Run for Their Lives
This Sunday CH & FC grounds will host one of the most successful Rotaract projects in recent times.
Creamy Potato Gratin
Potatoes happen to be a favorite vegetable of mine. You can cook it so many different ways. Mashed, fried, baked… it’s versatile
Chana’s
With the number of restaurants serving Indian cuisine in Colombo, there are some factors that will make a restaurant stand out, in my books. One of
The Macaron Magazine
Aysha Ahmed loves a good challenge in the kitchen, especially if it involves making something as tricky and complicated as a macaron.
Recipe: Doughnut French Toast
As mystifying as the name is, it definitely does not disappoint on satisfying the taste buds.
Penne with a twist
Pasta is one of those convenient and wholesome dinners anyone can make after a taxing day. It’s delicious and quite a favorite among everyone
How much TV is too much for Kids?
You have a tough choice, either cajol the child away from the TV or computer screen, or take all meals and conversation to where they’re engr
Swirl Frozen Yoghurt
Frozen Yoghurt or fro-yo, seems to be catching up in Colombo as of late and the latest to the number of ‘Fro-Yo’ options is Swirl Froze
‘Meals on Wheels’
Has the need for tasty, reasonably priced and easily available lunch at offices ever bothered you? There is someone else who has felt the need too,
Mitsi’s Delicacies Opens shop
I’m tucking into creamy baked crab with a gooey layer of melted cheese on top, sitting alongside a huge mound of fragrant Arabic rice with fr
Recipe: Mini Brownie Pies
As a parent I tend to have quite a regimented day with meals at specific times, tedious school work and of course the final soul despairing bedtime
The Startup Cook – Devilled Eggs
At a party you have the typical Shorteats - Cutlets, Chinese rolls, Mini pizzas etc and then you have those devilled eggs.
Jells House
After trying out loads of rich food during the past few weeks, it was refreshing to try out something a little lighter... Jelly! Yes, J
Indulgence at Cinnamon Lakeside
Sprawling over seven acres of perfectly manicured land, by the banks of the serene and tranquil Beira Lake, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is an oasis w
Salted Peanut Butter Cookies
If asked what my culinary prefernces were, I would always opt for something salty and sour as opposed to sweet.
Butterscotch Pudding
The pudding bug has bitten me again. It’s honestly like a fever. I can go on forever about how convenient this type of dessert is.
Perfect pasta at Pizza Hut
Pasta is fast gaining popularity at Pizza Hut in Sri Lanka. The menu at all Pizza Hut outlets in the country include spicy or creamy pasta dishes c
A twist on Italian cuisine at Rocco’s
Rocco’s started their pizza delivery service in early 2012. What they serve may not be traditional Italian pizza, but the pizza is definitely
Pink Peppermint Tea Cookies
When I first came across this recipe I was more mesmerized by its appearance rather than what it would taste like.
Sentiments Gallery
Sentiments Gallery is the new place in town for custom hand made sarees, accessories and decorative house ware.
Ride for Freshwater Lobster
Surprise, Surprise ‘ Nikka’ is now famous for it’s juicy Freshwater Lobster.!
The Startup Cook - Devilled Sausages
I know. It’s not the most difficult dish to make and certainly not the most fanciest.