• 21 August 2013
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On board the Mariner of the Seas

Neutral in composure, ready to be amazed, I ventured down this adventure aboard The Mariner of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s

  • 21 August 2013
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V Try - U Buy: Café Latte

It’s difficult to single out and favour one over the other when it comes to coffee. Espresso, cappuccino or the various lattes, or perhaps th

  • 20 August 2013
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Zulala Rahman’s Handmade Cards

Finding a perfectly crafted greeting card can be a bit of an arduous task, especially when you require such finer details on the card for a special

  • 20 August 2013
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Rainbow cream cheese cookies

With the kids at home on these summer holidays they are always in and out of the kitchen looking for snacks to accompany make believe plays of picn

  • 19 August 2013
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Climbing for Fitness

In cycling, climbing is a great source of training for your heart as well as leg muscle strengthening.

  • 16 August 2013
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Prawn & Chicken Fettuccine

Pasta is a favorite among many people and fortunately it is also a convenient dinner to make. 

  • 15 August 2013
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Heritance Kandalama

It was wedding time over the weekend and a chic modern love-fest came along with an evening of good food, friends, and music and of course a splend

  • 14 August 2013
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Mama Aida’s Catering

Homemade food always tastes better. There is just something about it that simply cannot be compared to the typical restaurant experience.

  • 13 August 2013
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Recipe: Frozen Ice-cream Pie

A cooling desert on these hot summer days is always a welcome indulgence. 

  • 09 August 2013
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Pancakes, especially if you're aiming for the typical American breakfast pancakes are somewhat tricky to prepare. 

  • 08 August 2013
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Madu Ganga: A serenading river

The Southern coast, which we've been exploring consecutively has attracted beach lovers from across the globe and is undoubtedly one of the mos

  • 07 August 2013
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Indian dining in bustling Nugegoda

Nugegoda seems to have a number of interesting eateries ranging from the many kottu kades to fast food outlets like McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut and D

  • 06 August 2013
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Recipe: Chinese Chicken Curry

It is not usual to find exotic spices in Sri Lanka and I was quite surprised to come across some Chinese delicacies in my local grocery store.

  • 02 August 2013
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The Startup Cook - Vanilla Pudding

There’s something very peaceful about Vanilla. Eating any kind of food (Vanilla Ice-cream, Vanilla soufflé) with that as its core ingr

  • 01 August 2013
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The Sands

On our way back from Bentota over the long weekend, we were invited to the beautifully secluded ‘The Sands’ Kalutara.

  • 31 July 2013
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Wholesome Vegetarian @ Milk & Honey

I am by no means a vegetarian but I do love a good wholesome vegetarian meal.

  • 30 July 2013
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Recipe: Hot Fudge Cookie Cupcakes

With the onset of the summer school holidays begins the daily early morning ritual of ‘what are we doing today MUM’. 

  • 26 July 2013
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The Startup Cook - Hash Brown

This is a well-known American cuisine and its catchy name invokes a sense of curiosity. But in fact this is just fried potato.

  • 25 July 2013
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Nelum Kole Bath Kade

Just a short drive from Anuradhapura, on the A9 road (more specifically Welioya, Rambewa), is the charming little eatery, Nelum Kole Bath Kade.&nbs

  • 25 July 2013
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Sri Villas: Homely Luxury

It was yet another long weekend. While most people headed out of Colombo for parties and eventful retreats, I was anticipating yet another private

  • 23 July 2013
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Recipe: Caramel Brownies

Once in a while there comes along a dessert so rich and enticing that it will leave all your senses floored in a fixture of sweetened ecstasy. 

  • 19 July 2013
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The Startup Cook – Rocky Road

This rocky road is based on Nigella’s Rocky Road Crunch Bars.

  • 18 July 2013
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Green Cabin

One of those memorable “after school” moments with my mum was when she’d take my brothers and I to Green Cabin to have their fres

  • 18 July 2013
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Contemporary Thai at Kinnaree

“Kinnaree” which means Mermaid in Thai is a word and symbol of great importance to the people of Thailand. 

  • 17 July 2013
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An Enchanting River’s Edge

‘Roman Lake Balapitya’ is reflected on the shimmering waters adding to the ethereal and tranquil atmosphere of the glistening ‘Ma

  • 17 July 2013
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Something new at Backyard BBQ

It’s high time a place dedicated to catering at backyard gatherings and garden parties came up, and ‘Backyard BBQ’ is a stroke of

  • 16 July 2013
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Recipe: Almond Dates

Growing up in the Middle East I have very fond memories of our magnificent date tree which stood outside my bedroom window. 

  • 16 July 2013
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Jungle Beach marks 1st anniversary

Jungle Beach Kuchchaveli the unique luxury beach resort of Uga Escapes celebrated its first year in operation. 

  • 12 July 2013
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Chilli & Garlic Prawns

Like most, I adore prawns. It is my favorite seafood (It doesn’t require the hassle of breaking in to claws or isn’t boring like fish).

  • 11 July 2013
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Kickboxing: The Muay Thai Way

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and has an impressive history of 2,500 years. Although in Sri Lanka it isn’t popular as Karate or