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Kumar and Yehali launch a rich dessert like no other
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To the sounds of Scottish bagpipes, a procession of chefs bore in their precious masterpiece in a palanquin to the front lawn of the Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya on the morning of January 3 as a select crowd of invitees including Tourism Minister John Amaratunga looked on.
“Marry Me”, the US $ 25,000 dessert, crafted with dark chocolate from Madagascar, edible gold and silver and many other exotic ingredients was presented to celebrity couple Kumar and Yehali Sangakkara who fed each other spoonfuls of the exotic creation by Chef Viraj Jayaratne, who marks 25 years in the culinary industry.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Amaratunga spoke of the diversity Sri Lanka provides to visitors, and the value of the experience the destination offers.“When you arrive in Sri Lanka you are part of the family, we will not only open our hearts to you, but will also open our homes to you,” said Kumar Sangakkara. ‘Marry Me’ can now be ordered at the Grand.
