Articles related to "Ceylon"

Sri Lanka claims the world's largest concentration of gems, renowned since Antiquity for their clarity, beauty and healing properties.

Exotic greens and beans are available all over Asia, come find out about Bilimbi, Bitter Gourd and Sauropus.

What is real cinnamon and how does it differ from cassia? Cassia and cinnamon sticks can be identified visually while ground cinnamon requires knowledge of origin.

Sri Lanka's mix of lowland tropical climate and cool hill country temperatures makes for successful propagation of different varieties of stunning flowering plant species

Ceylon tea has flourished in Sri Lanka ever since Scottish planter James Taylor introduced the first saplings in 1867.

A brief evaluation of how British colonialism has brought about the current conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.

Tea is enjoyed not only as a relaxing beverage, but it is once again being consumed for the myriad health benefits found in each cup that we consume.

Sri Lanka's traditional crafts reflect the island's rich heritage and delight visitors in search of quality items at affordable prices.

Kala Pola, Colombo City's grandest and most-awaited Street Art Festival, showcases masterpieces by upcoming and prominent painters and sculptors from all over Sri Lanka.

Follow these tips for serving Mum the perfect cuppa at your very own Mother's Day tea party.

Vice Admiral Nagumo's string of successes included Pearl Harbor, Rabaul, Port Darwin, and Ceylon, leading to a feeling of invincibility & causing the blunders at Midway.

Setting up a brackish water aquarium can be fun and a good training tank for moving to saltwater.

A visit to the Slave Lodge Museum in Cape Town is important for the international visitor to understand slavery, apartheid and the oppression of South Africa's people.

Susan Allison (nee Moir) was author of considerable importance through her recollections of 19th century life in the Similkameen and Okanagan Valley settlements.

Women secretly served as couriers, code breakers, intelligence analysts and spies behind enemy lines for America's Office of Strategic Services.

Les Pêcheurs de Perles, (The Pearl Fishers) an opera by Georges Bizet. Pearl Fishers cast of characters, Pearl fishers opera plot, & recommended Bizet Pearl Fishers cds.

While many people think diamonds are the most precious gems on Earth, some gemstones have unique characteristics that make them much more valuable overall.

Citronella essential oil is most commonly known for its use as an insect repellent; however, citronella oil also has other properties and use in aromatherapy.

Longjing of Dragon Well tea from the West Lake region of Hangzhou, China, is one of the highest quality green teas prized for drinking and cooking.

The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?

Cinnamon tends to be thought of as a winter spice, baked apples with cinnamon or apple cider sprinkled with it, but what exactly is it and where does it come from?

Among the travelers are also many names to contributed greatly to the development of geography and travel.

The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.

Behind the old world facade, Guelph's independent merchants provide a fashionable mix of modern and vintage shopping in both their wares and their shops' designs

James was himself a cricketer - a man who played with the legendary Learie Constantine - but his greatest gift to posterity was his ability as a cricket writer.

A brief biography of Mitsuo Fuchida, who led the Pearl Harbor attack and became a national hero in Japan, and what influenced him to become a Christian evangelist.

While Great Britain was more interested in the preservation of empire and the security of British India, the United States needed Burma to supply Chiang Kai-Shek.

The perfect chocolate bunny for each one of your honeys is available online.

Christmas Drinks go Asian with fruity additions and even tea from faraway lands. Infuse your punches or cocktails with a taste of the East.

Whatever time of day, tea is a great beverage to wake you up, soothe your nerves and keep you healthy.

Do you love the new Sweet Tea at McDonalds? Sweet tea has been a popular favorite in the South for years, even centuries.

Ibn Battutta was a Moroccan-born Muslim who travelled the greater part of 75,000 miles over the course of his lifetime.

"Fortnum's", established in 1707, is one of London's most attractive department stores. Known for its beautifully wrapped gifts, gourmet food floor, and exotic teas.

Sri Lanka boasts a number of upmarket and unique hotels for the discerning globetrotter. Current trends show an increase in boutique hotels catering to wealthy tourists.

Whether venturing into Cuban air space or making a solo transatlantic flight while in her 80s, aviatrix Marion Rice Hart had her figurative feet on the ground.

Bars, nightclubs, cabaret shows and karaoke halls attract tourists, both Thai and foreign, to Patong the nightlife centre of Phuket.

Release of 750,000 pages of top secret files will shed light on forerunner to the Central Intelligence Agency and the jobs that Julia Childs and nearly 24,000 agents did.

Rabindranath Tagore was a poet and writer who also has made his mark in the realm of music and painting.

If your spice collection sits neatly beside and/or on top of your stove, you've committed spice manslaughter. Storage tips and spicy food pairings coming up!

Sri Lanka is beautiful spice island known for its quality cinnamon and cloves and food that is often compared to Indian and Thai cuisine.

Tea leaves go through a series of steps before they become the dried, malty substance we know as traditional black tea.

The cacao tree is responsible for producing an ingredient for chocolate and cocoa butter; however, originally ancient tribes used the chocolate tree medicinally too.

Both familiar and exotic, cinnamon adds a robust dimension to your cooking.

Buddhism originated in India around the 5th century BC and greatly influenced Indian culture. It declined, ironically, because of its widespread acceptance by Hindus.

Cinnamon is an invigorating spice with a wide variety of health benefits. Cinnamon reduces blood sugar, stabilizes cholesterol, and fights bacterial infections.

While several jungles in India are frequented by the Asian Elephant, they are most easily accessible and visible in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

I'd like to declare tea the new coffee. My evidence? The number of tea specialty shops blossoming all over North America.

Obesity is becoming a global concern in Western countries. Now a new study shows how White Tea can become one of the treatments available for this adverse health issue.

Alton Brown, food scientist gives us tons of great recipes. He says Scotch oats are a great road to healthy bodies and good eats.

Making tea properly is necessary for its enjoyment.