You’ve probably come across this unique building in the Galle Fort and wondered what it would be to see the inside of it. Well, I had the distinct pleasure. And I’m here to tell you all about it! A little bit of history Originally an 18th century Dutch mansion, the Fort Printers was once a mansion, then a school ...

You probably know by now how reluctant I am to eat fish. Whenever I try fish it has to be deep fried to get rid of all that fishy smell and taste and I am, in fact very aware of how unhealthy this is. So this is where an air fryer actually comes in handy. And this partcular fried ...

Club Ceylon opened its doors in Negombo recently and while we missed the opening due to a prior commitment, we were invited to a quiet dinner later. I do not rave and that is a statement. But @clubceylon housed in a beautifully restored colonial mansion has that rare sophistication, elegance and that ‘je ne sais quoi’ that is part and parcel of ...

Club Ceylon opened its doors in Negombo recently and while we missed the opening due to a prior commitment, we were invited to a quiet dinner later. I do not rave and that is a statement. But @clubceylon housed in a beautifully restored colonial mansion has that rare sophistication, elegance and that ‘je ne sais quoi’ that is part and parcel ...

An intriguing short hike from your modern day comforts and generous hospitality, you arrive at this scene of startling beauty. A cascading waterfall, not a mere trickling, but a majestic, roaring one, cascading in all its glory to a blue-tinged pond below. All along the way, your soundtrack is the tinkling sound of the flowing river and bird call. It’s ...

An intriguing short hike from your modern day comforts and generous hospitality, you arrive at this scene of startling beauty. A cascading waterfall, not a mere trickling, but a majestic, roaring one, cascading in all its glory to a blue-tinged pond below. All along the way, your soundtrack is the tinkling sound of the flowing river and bird call. ...

For all the smoothie fiends who like to blend it all together and down it when in a rush, this one’s for you!A super versatile smoothie that works wonders for me every single time. I usually switch this up with mango, papaya, bananas or whatever fruit that I have lying around the house. Always works! The post On-the-go Smoothie! appeared first on Peckish Me.

For all the smoothie fiends who like to blend it all together and down it when in a rush, this one’s for you! A super versatile smoothie that works wonders for me every single time. I usually switch this up with mango, papaya, bananas or whatever fruit that I have lying around the house. Always works! The post On-the-go Smoothie! appeared first on Peckish Me.

How many of you buy readymade hummus from the store? Do you know what goes in it – which preservatives, flavors, colors etc that can be harmful to your health? How can you be sure? The truth is, you can never be sure. How hygienically it has been made and packed, how fresh the ingredients were or whether they ...

How many of you buy readymade hummus from the store? Do you know what goes in it – which preservatives, flavors, colors etc that can be harmful to your health? How can you be sure?The truth is, you can never be sure. How hygienically it has been made and packed, how fresh the ingredients were or whether they were sourced ...

If you thought that you need an oven to make pastries, I’m going to change your mind. All I need is this Moulinex 3-in-1 sandwich maker to make all your pastry dreams come true. I’m going to be using the grill plate to cook my bacon and the waffle plate to make my pastry. Pastry in a waffle iron ...

If you thought that you need an oven to make pastries, I’m going to change your mind. All I need is this Moulinex 3-in-1 sandwich maker to make all your pastry dreams come true. I’m going to be using the grill plate to cook my bacon and the waffle plate to make my pastry. Pastry in a waffle iron – ...

What struck me the most about this Kandy hotel, The Theva Residency is how exclusively private it is. Tucked away amidst the peaceful slopes of Hanthana mountain range, this is the ideal hideout if you’re tired of the crowds and just want some quietude to let your soul let down her hair and unwind. It was certainly just what I ...

This place caught me by the heartstrings. What struck me the most about this Kandy hotel, The Theva Residency is how exclusively private it is. Tucked away amidst the peaceful slopes of Hanthana mountain range, this is the ideal hideout if you’re tired of the crowds and just want some quietude to let your soul let down her hair ...

I’m not a fish eater. As silly as it sounds, I hate the fishy in the fish. But strangely though, I seem to just adore these mackerel and egg parcels. Flaky, buttery crust enveloping the strong flavored mackerel and the custardy yolk of half an egg is just the most sublime feeling on earth. The strong taste of mackerel ...

I’m not a fish eater. As silly as it sounds, I hate the fishy in the fish. But strangely though, I seem to just adore these mackerel and egg parcels.Flaky, buttery crust enveloping the strong flavored mackerel and the custardy yolk of half an egg is just the most sublime feeling on earth. The strong taste of mackerel is what ...

This is one of those recipes I thought I wouldn’t like but ended up absolutely loving. You see, when you say bread, for me it always involves working with yeast, kneading and kneading it and then seeing the fruits of my labor when the loaf comes out of the oven fluffy, aerated and light. I tend to distrust any “bread” ...

This is one of those recipes I thought I wouldn’t like but ended up absolutely loving. You see, when you say bread, for me it always involves working with yeast, kneading and kneading it and then seeing the fruits of my labor when the loaf comes out of the oven fluffy, aerated and light. I tend to distrust any ...

A lot of you have been asking for a foolproof butter cake recipe lately. And here I am giving you my all-time go-to butter cake recipe which is also superbly easy to remember. 225 of everything! How can you forget that?Here, the elegance lies in the simplicity. The vanilla notes in this cake marries so well with the butter ...

A lot of you have been asking for a foolproof butter cake recipe lately. And here I am giving you my all-time go-to butter cake recipe which is also superbly easy to remember. 225 of everything! How can you forget that? Here, the elegance lies in the simplicity. The vanilla notes in this cake marries so well with the ...