Being from a multicultural country like Sri Lanka has its perks, one of which is being able to celebrate several New Years within a given calendar year. The Sinhala and Tamil New Year falls each year in April, usually on the 14th, with the day before also a public holiday, as the last day of […]
Avurudu in the time of Covid-19. It is a harvest festival, agreed. Source, however, is not the only giver of meaning. ‘Avurudu’ or rather the ‘Aluth Avurudda’ has acquired a lot of meaning over centuries of celebration to the point that ‘harvest’ is rarely referenced. Planetary movement and crop cycles notwithstanding ‘Avurudu’ is THE national […]
So this is a Three-ingredient mango ice cream made with mangoes, fresh cream and sugar/honey. Yes vanilla is also added, which makes it the fourth ingredient. But its entirely optional and you can simply skip it. How to make mango ice cream 1: peel and chop the mangoes and add them in a blender or […]
This is a more tastier version of the traditional Sri Lankan Coconut Toffee. A serenading feeling on your taste buds with the bursting flavour of milk infused Coconut. An experience to be yours by following few simple steps with a handful of ingredients. Ingredients: 300 Grams Grated Coconut Directions: Step 1 – First butter the tray, […]
The Sinhala and Tamil Aluth Avurudda has been one of the most significant annual festivals for both Sinhala and Tamil communities, since time immemorial. Its exact beginning is lost in history but Robert Knox, English trader and sailor, recalls that Aluth Avurudda was a major annual festival of the Sinhalese, celebrated grandly with royal patronage, […]
The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines deforestation as the “permanent removal of standing forests.” The removal, however, occurs for a variety of different reasons and has a variety of devastating consequences. What Is Deforestation? Deforestation is the clearing, destroying, or otherwise removal of trees through deliberate, natural, or accidental means. It can occur in […]
If you use fresh mango then make sure you’re using a frozen banana in the recipe to keep the smoothie nice and thick and cold. But if fresh mangoes aren’t available or in season, then absolutely use frozen mango. If you use frozen mango, you can use a fresh banana. In other words, just make […]
Sweet, spicy and sour, this delicious Mango Curry is a Sri Lankan classic and favorite. Simple to make and packed with a great depth of flavor, like any good curry. Perfect dish to use up seasonal mangoes that are slightly underripe. Ingredients Part 01 3 unripe mangoes cut into 8 pieces with the seed and skin removed 3 […]
By making new year’s resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life. Here are some tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions! Dream bigAudacious goals are compelling. Want to Lose 10kg or just enough to fit into clothes you once loved? […]
As the New Year’s approaches, you might be faced with new and challenging situations with regards to Navigating the holiday season through COVID-19. There are many annual traditions and rituals that people cherish during the holidays that they are encouraged to skip this year, such as hosting large family gatherings, attending holiday parties, and traveling to visit loved ones. […]