Our day in the bustling city of Kandy marked the start of our journey into the cooler hill country of Sri Lanka, moving away from the dry zone. It's still hot, but there's a noticeable difference. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic This grand temple in the centre of Kandy houses the relic of Gautama Buddha's … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Kandy
I've been telling you all about our trip to Sri Lanka and I think it's about time we got talking about food! Coconuts are everywhere you turn in Sri Lanka and there's nothing better in the heat and humidity than stopping at a coconut stall and drinking the fresh coconut water. It makes sense then … Continue reading Coconut sambol
As soon as we booked our trip to Sri Lanka, I knew I wanted to find somewhere to do a cooking class. Where better to learn how to cook beautiful Sri Lankan curry using the myriad herbs and spices that grow so abundantly in the tropical climate, than a spice and herb garden. Euphoria Spice … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Matale and Euphoria Spice & Herbal
I have been dying to visit Black Roe ever since hearing about its opening back in March. It's a small-ish restaurant on Mill St, Mayfair, specialising in Hawaiian cuisine, particularly poke ("po-kay"). Poke is similar to tartare or ceviche and is made with cubes of raw fish, usually tuna, seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and … Continue reading Black Roe: Poke in Mayfair
ELEPHANTS!! There were two musts on our list of things to do in Sri Lanka: learn some delicious Sri Lankan recipes, and see wild elephants. Minneriya National Park is one of the best places to see elephants from June to August so naturally it was high in our priorities. We met our jeep driver at … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Minneriya National Park
I'm so excited to be sharing this recipe with you. Fish has to be one of my favourite ingredients for a barbecue and fish tacos are at the top of my list. You can't beat the spicy smoky fish rolled up with freshly made pico de gallo and crunchy salad - and the colours!! This … Continue reading BBQ series: Fish tacos
Sigiriya rock is one of the most famous sites in Sri Lanka, once home to King Kasyapa. The rock appears to rise out of nowhere in an otherwise fairly flat landscape and used to be covered with a grand fortress, the remains of which can still be seen and reproductions and artists impressions of what it … Continue reading Sri Lanka: Sigiriya and Pidurangala
You can't have too much jerk barbecue in your life, so here's another use for jerk sauce - and it's both gluten free and vegan! I'm always on the look out for delicious veggie/vegan BBQ dishes and this is delicious and super easy! If you ask me, jerk sauce and cauliflower is a match made in … Continue reading BBQ series: Jerk cauliflower skewers
Jerk chicken is always a big hit with me at a barbecue. I know you can buy jerk sauce in supermarkets now, but I reckon a lot of people don't know just how easy it is to make yourself. I love to serve my jerk chicken with grilled pineapple, and you can serve rice with … Continue reading BBQ series: Jerk chicken
If you're staying in the region around Sigiriya on a trip to Sri Lanka then paying a visit to one or both of Sri Lanka's ancient cities, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, is a must. Both are cities of incredibly well preserved ruins showing ancient Sri Lankan civilisation dating back, in the case of Anuradhapura, to 350BC! … Continue reading Sri Lanka: The Ancient Cities
A Year in Dinners 