Earlier this week I shared my recipe for Seeni sambol, a Sri Lankan sweet onion chutney-like condiment. When we were in Sri Lanka it was usually served alongside curry or hoppers, but this toastie recipe is inspired by a dish we had in the Old Empire Cafe in Kandy. The Old Empire Cafe is just … Continue reading Sri Lankan Toastie
Ignoring the last couple of days, the weather has definitely started to get warmer recently and it's really starting to feel like Spring. Mark and I even had lunch outside in the garden at the weekend! This warmer weather always makes me think of being on holiday and I've been thinking a lot recently about … Continue reading Seeni Sambol: Sri Lankan Sweet Onion Chutney
Ever since going to Sri Lanka, and learning about how they cook their delicious sambols and curries at the Euphoria Spice Garden in Matale, I've been wondering where I might be able to buy fresh curry leaves and other ingredients in London. I've recently been wanting to have a go at some of the recipes … Continue reading The Indian Spice Shop, Drummond Street
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
Sri Lankan food isn't hugely easy to come by in London, but places are starting to spring up so I have a feeling the tide may be turning on that one... Enter Hoppers, a new and dare I say "trendy" (by which I mean you can't book and have to queue) Sri Lankan restaurant slap … Continue reading Hoppers: Sri Lankan food in Soho
A Year in Dinners 