Cuisines - Page 2

Having grown up in the notorious seventies in Sri Lanka, a period called ‘Austerity’, when having wealth did not matter because everyone got the same rations of essential food items and underwent the same difficulties and shortages, I’ve learned to

Food which brings us consolation need not be full of sugar and carbohydrates. It can nurture us in a more subtle and long-term way. Apricot Chicken This is something rare in my experience: a recipe that cannot fail.

Soup is considered to be as age-old as the history of cooking. In instances of food scarcity, steaming random ingredients with pepper and salt can work magic. There are numerous tales and fables on when the soup was originated. But

Chutneys and pickles add piquancy to our meals. Small jars and bowls of fruit or vegetable-based condiments on the side of our plates add colour and texture to the savoury food we eat. Some are so delicious we often have

I’ve been baking ever since I was a little girl: every Sunday my nan’s kitchen turned into a baking marathon of fruit pies, steamed puddings, crumbles, cakes, biscuits. We always used fruits foraged from the wild apple orchards, cherry and

The daily Sri Lankan lifestyle is centred on food. From shopping around in the supermarkets to preparing and serving meals to guests, food is an essential aspect of our culture. Sri Lanka is an amazing destination to explore an array

For many centuries, and in diverse cultures, meat dishes were reserved for feasts and celebrations, only,  because meat was expensive. Vegetables and grains were much more affordable to grow, and prepare on a daily basis. Today, many people do not eat