I’ve been on a trip…a trip of a lifetime. Some time ago I entered a photography competition through Sri Lanka in Style and amazingly enough I won!! Needless to say I was surprised, shocked and bowled over. The photo below was my entry: Business after the tsunami Entitled “Business after the tsunami”, this photo encapsulates the Sri Lankan spirit; to keep ...
When this is over, I want to bask in the warmth of the sun. I want to say thank you more often. I want to work less and play more. I want to be the love I hope to create. I want to say hello to strangers. I want to laugh loudly with friends. I want to make amends with my ...
ankierenique:With special thoughts and prayers for Nepal on this Vesak day in 2015. Originally posted on ankie renique's blog: Now unless you live in a mainly Buddhist country like Sri Lanka or are a devout follower of Buddhism, you’re probably wondering “what is she on about now?” when I happily wish you and your family a happy and peaceful vesak. ...
We are in the midst of a mini heatwave in Sri Lanka. Now don’t laugh because you reckon Sri Lanka is around 30 degrees all year around. You are very wrong. Hot days during the monsoon season are hotter than during the dry season…why? I haven’t got clue but anyway it’s hot and I’m craving salad food. Salade Niçoise has to ...
Sri Lankans are mad on snacks, or “short-eats” and “bites” as they like to call them. Short Eats are usually eaten with a cup of tea in a bakery and can be sweet (like a tea cake) or savoury (like a fish bun aka “malu pan“). Bites are usually snacks that accompany an alcoholic drinking session (like devilled fried beef ...
Well you may remember that I am quite a football fan….I enjoy cricket too but only when Sri Lanka play. So today I am on a natural high – we have the Sri Lanka & England Test series during the day and late at night the Football WORLD CUP! Work Shmork…..my eyes are fully glued to the TV for one month. ...
To follow on from yesterdays Sri Lankan Fish Cutlet post about two of my best friends birthdays – Helen Lodge & Julie Allington, I am now going to give them ideas for Vodka-infused Party Snacks. All 3 of us love Vodka – can’t go wrong. Vodka-soaked cherry tomatoes (or should that read “cheery tomatoes”? ) Vodka-soaked cherry tomatoes with dipping ...
My blogging has become a bit sporadic of late, there are two reasons for this: I have started a new job which is taking up a lot of my time in training and well…”actual” work I haven’t been in the greatest of mind sets over the last few weeks, it’s personal so I’m not going to broadcast it all over ...
ankierenique:Why re-invent the wheel? This is by far the most comprehensive recipe I have seen online for Fish Ambul Thiyal (Sour Fish Curry). Great for breakfast with pol roti or string hoppers. This is usually cooked with tuna but you can use any fish – preferably a non-flaky robust meaty fish. Originally posted on Rice & Curry: today’s lunch: fish ...
Unlike some other staple Indian breads, which are unleavened and made from durum wheat flour, or atta, fluffy naan is made with all-purpose flour and yeast. Traditionally, the dough is slapped against the chimney wall of a clay tandoor oven and baked over wood fires, however, we can now easily make it on top of the cooker. It tastes best hot and ...
When I was in India last year (Chennai – previously known as Madras) I had a cheap Chettinad chicken dish on my last night from a take-away restaurant in a local non touristy area (aka Koli Milagu Masala = Chettinad Pepper Chicken). The guesthouse owners got it for me as it was not deemed safe to wonder around that particular ...
This post is in response to a photo I saw today. One that has gone viral, one of a little girl putting her hands up to a journo with a DSLR. She thought it was a weapon. A Syrian girl. The BBC is calling this “the photo that broke the internet’s heart” What a load of codswallop. It breaks peoples hearts. ...
I’m pretty much an expat. When I tell people that I live in Sri Lanka the unanimous reply I usually get is “Oh wow you’re so lucky!”, followed by exclamations about how wonderful it must be to live in the sunshine all year round. I’m even convinced my friends and family who know me think that I spend all my ...
So Greece is out of the Euro – what’s new? Tonight’s game looks to be good; Spain vs. France. I’m going all out for France for a few reasons: Spain beat Holland in the last World Cup final (bastards) I speak better French than Spanish I love the country – I spent a lot of glorious summers at our farmhouse in the ...
The name says it all to some folk BITTER gourd…aka bitter melon. Just as with Marmite, you either love it or hate it. I definitely belong to the former group. Bitter gourd Sambol Ingredients 3-4 Large fresh karavila (bitter gourd) 2 Medium size red onions finely sliced 1/4 bottle of vegetable oil 2-3 Green chillies finely sliced (de-seeded ...
This video was released yesterday (11th of September, 2014 – actual party was August 2013) by my friends at HikkaduwaNET.com . I’m giving this a really big like and have decided to share this…. Because it’s really good and produced well Because Funky de Bar is awesome – it’s not just a bar, it’s also a great place on the beach during the day ...
ankierenique:Why re-invent the wheel? This is by far the most comprehensive recipe I have seen online for Fish Ambul Thiyal (Sour Fish Curry). Great for breakfast with pol roti or string hoppers. Originally posted on Rice & Curry: today’s lunch: fish ambul thiyal, pol (coconut) roti, and a Sri Lankan salad While trying to figure out what recipe to make ...
One of the amazing things that strike most people about Sri Lanka are the huge differences in landscape and climate that such a small country boasts. Following on from my previous post about my trip to the Tea Country with Ceylon Tea Trails, there is one such thing which I want to share with you and that is the absolute abundance ...
Well there is a little history behind this dish, dating back to when I was in my young 20′s (so yup 20 years ago – oh it pains me to say that ha ha). I had recently at that time been introduced to Turkey (the country not the animal ;-) ) by my Dad and absolutely loved the place and ...
It is Friday lunchtime, nearly weekend! I fancy something filling to eat so I decide to have an Uitsmijter. It is a Dutch dish comparable to the German Strammer Max, but transformed with Dutch ingredients. There are many variations (see below) but traditionally it involves: Dutch brood (bread), kaas (cheese), ham (ham), and spiegelei (fried egg). It’s not only filling but damn tasty ...
