Sunday, March 2, 2014

Varieties of rice, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka had cultivation of rice going back several millenia. It was and still is the staple food of more than 90% of Sri Lankans. Industrialisation brought in rice polished in mills leading to Vitamin B deficiency called 'Beri Beri' in the population in the 1950s. 'Milchad' was one of the earlier long grain rices imported in the 1950s. It had a different smell and taste. There were a large variety of local strains giving rice of various sizes and tastes.
We bought these packs in Gampaha recently. It was a welcome change to cook, savour and taste these old varities of rice. What culinary delights await those who cook these varieties of organic rice.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Paintings.

'Pensive mood'

'Rabbit'

'Birds'

'Seated'
Paintings by Mr.Kingsley Perera, Kudagama road, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Friday, February 28, 2014

The lovers - two perceptions.


Paintings by Mr. Kingsley Perera, Kudagama road, Avissawella, Sri Lanka

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Paintings, Art Exhibition, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'Sunset'

'Jealousy'
Paintings by Mr. Kingsley Perera, Kudagama road, Avissawella, Sri Lanka

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Two paintings, art exhibition, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.


I took these photos of two paintings done by Mr.Kingsley Perera of Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Video stills of the paintings at the exhibition:-

http://youtu.be/dRt1UYUoKjY