A bottleful of love and heritage
Over the years the Burghers have contributed to the rich fabric Sri Lankan society in many ways and among these would definitely be Burgher cuisine – an island favourite that has been passed down through generations. Sir Richard Ottley, Chief Justice of Ceylon (1827-1833) in 1833, defined the Burghers as the descendants of the Dutch, [...]
Chilling tales for these humid, lockdown nights
Being cooped up at home can get dispiriting and claustrophobic – till you find some vicarious means to usher in some excitement. For centuries, tales of supernatural terror have been the companions of people in dark snowbound regions, when winter means being self-isolated for weeks or months. Even here in the April heat, a little [...]