Our cruise with Sail Lanka on the Ocean Diamond started on a beautiful sunny afternoon from Mirissa. Once onboard, all I wanted to do was prance around the deck where the sun seemed to hit so perfecty in that beautifully honeyed afternoon glow. The blueness of the water, the golden sunshine hitting the deck, you couldn’t ask for more! We were shown to our rooms which were in the lower deck and were swept away by the view from the room. The room opened onto the deck which could be partitioned separately to preserve your privacy. It was cosy with ample room and we were more than happy. After a ..read more

The sweetness from the apples and the piquant caraway seeds complement the fragrant spicing of Nuremberg sausages so well. Paired with a glass of cold beer, and maybe some potato wedges and beer battered onion rings, well that’s my Oktoberfest right at home! These Elephant House sausages are available at Spar and Arpico supermarkets as well as via https://www.meathouse.lk/oktoberfest-range Also, did you check out my other Oktoberfest recipe? I used Weiswurst sausages in this one and served it up with mashed potatoes. So so good! Try and let me know what you think :) The post Braised cabbage &a ..read more

I served these up with a creamy garlic mash which was the perfect accompaniment for the braise. The kick from the beer combined with tomatoes and caramelized onions creates the perfect flavor palette for the gamey Weisswurst to shine. It was absolutely perfect for the cosy weather, paired up of course, with a mug of cold beer. Instead of beer, you can substitute chicken or beef stock (but I it would not And also, these Elephant House sausages are available at Spar and Arpico supermarkets including online at https://www.meathouse.lk/oktoberfest-range The post Beer-braised Weisswurst Sausages ap ..read more

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 and eventually, a traditional printing company. This is where the inspiration for the rather unique name of the hotel has come from. I immediately fell in love with the aesthetics of the place. The Galle Fort is and will always be one of my favorite places on earth and having always pr ..read more

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 the place. I loved the place instantly. It is very rare that I connect with a place at this level and this right here is a place after my own heart. We pretty much had everything on the menu & waddled home, tummies full & happy. Here’s ..read more

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 so serene that you would imagine that it’s just you and all this beauty in the world. Your own private waterfall! How do you like that?   The property & location That gap you see where I’m standing is where the breathtaking Diyalu ..read more

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 ..read more

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 in healthy environments – these are things that never come on a label. So how do you ensure that you give the healthiest and the safest food option to your family and loved ones? By making it at home of course! And if you thought that making hummus at home is an impossible ta ..read more

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 – I’m calling them Puffles! All that juicy bacon and squidgy cheese dotted with zesty mustard blanketed by crispy, crunchy, buttery pastry – Absolute heaven! And this decadent treat is yours in a matter of minutes with the Moulinex 3-in-1 sandwich maker. And the best part? You don’t need to wash multi ..read more

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 and unwind. It was certainly just what I needed at this point in time! I am truly impressed of their COVID-19 screening process. I try to avoid walking into hotels and the like these days because the amount of harassment and manhandling that you go through is horrendous ..read more