DiningAll you need is love
So here is yet another Valentine’s Day around the corner. It’s time again for the colour red to be draped across all windows of shops, for the bright hearts to come out and for boys to rush to the florist and order the flowers and rush to wear the goodies are to order some of the mouth watering confectionaries on display. And of course the much famous Valentine’s Day dinners must be attended to. For most, these are three things that go under the ‘must do this February’ list if two consider themselves a couple.
Lamb for lovers
To make demi-glace: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and add trimmings from lamb. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the fat, reduce heat, and add 4 cloves minced garlic, onion, carrots, celery leaves, port, red wine, and chicken broth. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, and simmer on Low 8 hours, or overnight.
Valentine’s seafood dinner at MLH with Chef Doug Dillard
Come celebrate the month of romance this February at Mount Lavinia Hotel with the month themed as “an affair with chocolate”. There is no better place to celebrate this month dedicated to love other than MLH, a popular icon of love built on the love story of a local dancer Lovina and British Governor Sir Thomas Maitland.
Colombo Fort Café: A café with a difference
It is easy to forget that madness of the outside world when you are sitting on a high wooden blue chair inside the warm and glowing Colombo Fort Café.
Celebrate Aussie Day the Aussie way at Galle Face Hotel
Australia Day, also known as the Anniversary Day and the Foundation Day, is the official National Day of Australia and it is celebrated on 26 January. Some popular ways it is celebrated in Australia include outdoor concerts, community barbeques, sports competitions, festivals and fireworks.
Ceylon Continental Hotel brings ‘The Best of 2011’ at the Heist
In the spirit of the New Year the Heist at the Ceylon Continental Hotel is bringing the best of its most popular dishes of 2011 to the New Year of 2012.
Inspired by the success of its previous promotions with wraps, burgers and rice, the Heist has put forward all the popular dishes of 2011 to its lunchtime menu.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Emperor’s Wok
Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day is called the Lantern Festival where people celebrate in the night with colourful lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade.
Home-made marshmallows recipe
Makes 30-40
Ingredients:
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
1 x 5oz jar liquid glucose
14oz white superfine sugar
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 gelatine leaves
Are marshmallows the new cupcakes?
How gourmet twists on the childhood classic are taking New York’s artisan bakeries by storm
They’re a quintessential component of a childhood mug of hot chocolate or a campfire sing-song.
How to barbecue safely
Barbecued food is delicious and a key part of an outdoor lifestyle. And just like any form of cooking, it is important to follow good food preparation practices. Here are some pointers on safe barbecuing:
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