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New Coffee Bar In Ella

Vinod & Krishan 4There’s a new coffee bar in town, in Ella Town. Located opposite Passara Road junction with Welliwaya Road, you can now get your coffee fix, American style. Or perhaps that should be Italian style, as the coffee brand used is “Lavazza”.

The hot coffees on offer are Espresso, Espresso Dopio, Caffé Americano, Cappuccino, Caffé Mocha, Café Latte, Flat White, Caramel Macchiato and there is Swiss Hot Chocolate too.

The cold versions are Iced CAffé Latte, Iced CAffé Mocha,Cookies N Coffee Shake, Irish Coffee Shake and Cold Brew.

Combine this with an array of soup, breakfast, waffles, sandwiches and pasta dishes, you can make a meal of it.

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What’s also interesting is that there is a guitar there with a “Play Me” sign. And if playing a guitar isn’t your thing, you can always have a game of monopoly, chess or simply read a book. There’s also free wifi so that you can keep in tourch with your friends and family.

The coffee shop opens early morning from 6.30 am until 9 pm.

Why jackfruit might save the world

jackfruit-weird-fruit.jpg.838x0_q80Jackfruit trees are frequently encountered in Sri Lanka.Often bearing large fruit. Jackfruit can be eaten raw, used as faux meat, or can be in salads or desserts.

Climate change makes the future of our food uncertain. Animals raised for meat contribute to climate change, so reducing the number of animals raised could slow the change, but then there would be less meat to go around.

What will people eat?

Some think jackfruit is the answer.

If you’re unfamiliar with the fruit, you may not be for long. It’s not just jackfruit’s huge size, because the smallest weighs about 10 pounds, that makes it a candidate for filling the bellies of the world. The nutrients and calories in the fruit are significant.

Jackfruit and nutrition

Jackfruit is “high in protein, potassium and vitamin B. It also contains 37 percent of a day’s worth of vitamin C, 1 gram of fat, and 38 grams of carbs.

The nutrients in jackfruit can help prevent cancer, strengthen the immune system, aid in digestion, lower cholesterol, strengthen bones and more

Getting this nutritional powerhouse into the mouths of more people will take some work, but it’s very possible.

Jackfruit and growing conditions jackfruit

Under the right conditions, jackfruit grows easily. It survives pests and diseases and high temperatures. It is drought-resistant. Once the tree is mature, it doesn’t need much care.

Jackfruit is ripe for saving the world, but is it something people want to eat?

Jackfruit’s versatility

Depending on the seasonings used, jackfruit can be used all sorts of faux meat. A quick search on Pinterest will turn up recipes for pulled pork, buffalo chicken dip, crab cakes, cheese steaks and more — all meatless. People are getting very creative with jackfruit.

It can be eaten raw, of course. When ripe, it’s been described to taste like a cross between a pineapple and mango, with hints of banana, peach or pear. The seeds from jackfruit are edible, too. They can even be roasted, dried and turned into flour.

The Famous Bottle of Smirnoff

1471904_544419895642529_447747922_nThis is something a visitor to Sri Lanka will most likely see while riding a tuk tuk. The scenario will probably look like this:

You’re stuck in traffic and, like most days at any given time, it’s hot, and you can see a traffic policeman up ahead directing the traffic. The tuk tuk driver reaches for a bottle of Smirnoff or another famous alcoholic brand. Screws the cork off and starts chugging straight out of the bottle.

You’ll probably wonder what’s going on. While you try convincing yourself that it’s not actually hard liquor he’s chugging out in the open.

Turns out, there’s no need to worry: drinking water out of glass bottles is, one could say, just as common as the mosquitoes.

If you work in an office, you’ll definitely spot multiple people with vodka and wine bottles at their desks. And while being drunk on the job might fit the exotic country label. It is definitely not acceptable in Sri Lanka.

They’re simply giving the finger to plastic and reusing glass bottles for drinking water.

Or in fact it has moved on from this as in some offices it’s seen as a bit of a status symbol to those drinking out of bottles like Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire or Glenfiddick are seen as high earners.

Emirates – Linking the World to Sri Lanka

pr-header-image-our-company_tcm233-2361514The Emirates story started in 1985 when operations were launched with just two aircraft. Today, Emirates fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies. 

Emirates inspire travellers around the world with their growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine and world-class service.

Sit back, relax and enjoy up to 2,500 channels of award-winning entertainment. Savour gourmet meals inspired by the region, and send emails to the people that matter. Fill every moment with new experiences when you fly Economy Class.

Economy Class comes without compromise

Economy_Class_01_400x300_tcm233-1588505All of their A380 and select Boeing 777 aircraft have free Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected when you fly. Plug in your laptop to the in-seat power and send emails or create your latest blog post. You can even make calls to people on the ground, thanks to their mobile phone and data roaming services.

Relax to the latest tunes, or explore new worlds with their award-winning ice inflight entertainment. Ambient lighting helps you adjust to your new time zone, so you can arrive ready to take on the day.

 

Dine on gourmet dishes inspired by the regionSTD7043_400x300_tcm233-1590700

Start exploring your destination before you’ve even arrived with delicious dishes from the heart of the region’s culture.

Choose from the menu of long-time favourites and new creations, filled with the global flavours that get people talking. If you have a special diet they’ll serve you a meal that’s right for you, just make sure you prebook in advance. Match your meal with a glass of wine, or choose from their range of complimentary beers, spirits, and hot and cold beverages.

Emirates Daily Dubai Colombo flight schedule

Departure (Dubai) Arrival (Colombo) Airlines
2:35 AM 8:30 AM Emirates
6:55 AM 12:45 PM Emirates
9:05 AM 2:50 PM Emirates
9:35 AM 6:20 PM Emirates

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Culture Shock Sri Lanka

10306182_625949334156251_784079371064773130_nWhen visiting a Sri Lankan home

Always take your shoes off (or make an attempt to) when you enter someone’s home. Sri Lankans never walk around at home with shoes on.

Its very common to see rows of shoes or flip flops (which by the way are called “slippers” in Sri Lanka) lined up outside the front door.

Also it’s not polite to point the soles of your feet at people. If you’re sitting on the floor, go cross legged or put your feet flat on the floor.

You will almost always be offered tea, and likely something to eat. By the way the tea will be the most sweetest thing you will ever drink in your life. It’s normal for Sri Lankan’s to have tea with 5 or 6 spoon fulls of sugar in. When you ask, “please no sugar”, firstly you get get a funny look and secondly they will put some in, anyway just for good measures.

It’s wise to accept this gesture as a sign of interest.  If you don’t want something, you will be asked a number of times – again, this is just to show hospitality.  You may need to be firm in refusing.

As you may have guessed by now, it’s considered polite to accept second helpings. A clean plate will be interpreted as a sign that you’re still hungry. Showing interest in a particular food, or in the food on someone else’s plate, may result in them giving it to you (learned from experience!).

People often have a siesta between 1.30-4pm, for between 1-3 hours. If you’re invited for lunch, you may be expected to leave promptly afterwards.

Gifts

Always take something when you visit a Sri Lankan home. Biscuits or a very small souvenir from home (such as a couple of pens or postcards) will be much appreciated. However, don’t expect people to mention or open the gifts, or even to say thank you. It’s not the done thing.

Give and receive with both hands to show respect.