Sri Lankan Food & Healthy food recipes Peckish Me

The Theva Residency – Cocooned amidst the hills

Jayani SenanayakeJuly 31, 2020

This place caught me by the heartstrings. What struck me the most about this Kandy hotel, The Theva Residency is how exclusively private it is. Tucked away amidst the peaceful slopes of Hanthana mountain range, this is the ideal hideout if you’re... Read More...

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Mackerel and Egg Pastries

Jayani SenanayakeJune 3, 2020

I’m not a fish eater. As silly as it sounds, I hate the fishy in the fish. But strangely though, I seem to just adore these mackerel and egg parcels. Flaky, buttery crust enveloping the strong flavored mackerel and the custardy yolk of half an e... Read More...

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Irish Soda Bread – with raisins

Jayani SenanayakeMay 25, 2020

This is one of those recipes I thought I wouldn’t like but ended up absolutely loving. You see, when you say bread, for me it always involves working with yeast, kneading and kneading it and then seeing the fruits of my labor when the loaf comes out... Read More...

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Easiest Basic Butter Cake

Jayani SenanayakeMay 9, 2020

A lot of you have been asking for a foolproof butter cake recipe lately. And here I am giving you my all-time go-to butter cake recipe which is also superbly easy to remember. 225 of everything! How can you forget that? Here, the elegance li... Read More...

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Homemade Gnocchi

Jayani SenanayakeApril 30, 2020

Times are desperate but that does not mean that one must not eat well. Spirits are down and we all miss the occasional night out and the ability to walk down the street and into a shop and choose your week’s supplies at will. Freedom – we have al... Read More...

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Homemade pizza – A guide

Jayani SenanayakeApril 20, 2020

Gentlemen, if your lady makes you pizza, cherish her. That one is a keeper. Ladies, same goes to you. That man is precious. Guard him with your life. Pizza making is a labour of love. The kneading, the prepping, the sauce making, it practically tak... Read More...

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Scottish Oat cakes – A 4 Ingredient Recipe

Jayani SenanayakeApril 7, 2020

Scotland – the land where myths and legends are part and parcel of everyday life, where passion reigns its people and also, where the national animal of the country is a unicorn. The land of my dreams – ah Scotland! It wouldn’t be wrong to say that ... Read More...

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Quarantine-friendly Samosa recipe

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 31, 2020

I hope you still got those samosa/spring roll sheets in the freezer. I’m usually always “well equipped” when it comes to food. My husband often asks me if I’m preparing for the end of the world and never misses a chance to fuss about it a plenty.... Read More...

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Make your own Whole Wheat Bread

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 27, 2020

Tough times are upon us. COVID-19 took the world by storm and as if that isn’t enough, we are all in lockdown with nowhere to turn to when it comes to groceries and eatables. Panic buying has emptied out entire stores and we are now forced to sur... Read More...

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Two ingredient recipes – Chocolate Croissants

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 24, 2020

I hope you have that store-bought puff pastry ready. You don’t? Don’t worry, I also have a puff pastry recipe ready for you. I was doing a bit of stocking up the other day at the supermarket and I was amazed at how every other shelf seems to be n... Read More...

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Pantry Recipes to the rescue!

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 21, 2020

Here's some Quarantine-Friendly recipes to make while at home Under house arrest due to curfew, quarantine and COVID-19 in general? Fear not, you don’t need to step outside your pantry to make these recipes. Pantry meals are some of my favorite t... Read More...

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How to pass the COVID-19 Quarantine – Wholemeal Dried Fruit Bread

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 21, 2020

Here’s something to keep your hands busy with while you sit out the Corona. I’ve lost the count of times I’ve made and remade this bread at home – with apricots, sometimes with dates, raisins and prunes and everytime it yields a wonderful read. B... Read More...

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Boost your immunity with Turmeric Milk

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 17, 2020

I hope everybody is keeping safe and are indoors. While I advocate all things adventurous and fun at all times, now is not the time to venture out and explore. Coming from someone like me who finds it very hard to keep still for long, you should ... Read More...

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Tuscian Biscotti with Almonds & Chia seeds

Jayani SenanayakeMarch 1, 2020

I am back baby! It’s been a long time since I posted one of my recipes here. Life has been hectic and in the midst of it all, it’s 2020! 2019 was literally a roller coaster – TV shows, events, collaborations, poetry events, various partnershi... Read More...

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