I think I will never go back to regular ice cream again.
Let’s put it this way. I have never been a huge fan of ice cream. Strange but true. Even as a child ... Read More...
Marriage has changed everything. My surroundings, the people around me, the routines I’ve religiously followed, the schedules, my sleep……the list goes on. It ha... Read More...
Large, bulbous and purple – that is Raja Ala for you.
I was on my usual Sunday morning Farmers’ Market visit the other day, casually strolling through th... Read More...
First Avrudu out of home. It didn’t really seem like Avrudu, not without Mother’s constant kitchen hustle and bustle and the smell of oil cake cooking at odd ho... Read More...
Step on to the streets and you could see that not only the people, but also nature is getting ready for the Sri Lankan New Year. The mango trees are heavy with ... Read More...
There are many woes of not being able to stay at your own place after marriage, especially when you are a foodie like I am. First and foremost I miss my mother’... Read More...
I was making almond milk the other day and was appalled by the sheer amount of almond meal that I had to throw out. I for one, am quite fond of almonds and woul... Read More...
My first encounter with rhubarb was a complete and utter disaster.
Not a native plant to Sri Lanka, I discovered rhubarb when I had just started cooking. Of ... Read More...
To wander among the lush foliage, rejoicing in the fragrant breeze carrying the sweetness of forever blooming flowers, to pick your own produce from your own tr... Read More...
Saffron. Fragrant, vibrant, rich, irresistible. It’s got the charm and the elegance of a lady – ever so subtle yet poignant and memorable. It is expensive – in ... Read More...
For me, nothing compares to the smell of apples and spices baking away in the oven. It’s immediately reminiscent of Christmas and warmth it brings with it – the... Read More...
I love shopping for ingredients. Nothing excites me more than going through the market isles looking for the freshest, juiciest most unusual ingredients to work... Read More...
‘Tis not only the season to be jolly, ‘tis the season of utter and absolute decadence as well!
Decided to go with yet another sweet treat for the Christmas t... Read More...
What if I told you that there are decadently satiating, ooey gooey brownies that are actually good for you?
No don’t shake your head in disbelief. This magic... Read More...
