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A Titanic trip to Belfast, ships, cranes, countryside and cushions

Tooting Mama
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January 8, 2017
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A flying visit to Belfast to visit family, just before Christmas, meant we were wrecking our routine, but this weekend away was a success for our two adopted children. Belfast is familiar, it’s where grandparents, one uncle, and two aunts and a couple of cousins live. Everyone speaks English. And we stayed at the Premier Inn, in the Titanic Quarter. It was buffet breakfasts galore.

Hanging out in the Titanic Quarter, Belfast

Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is a sprawling expanse of urban space, and is one of the world’s largest regeneration projects, injecting life into this area.  And standing in the centre is the Titanic Belfast.

The Titanic Belfast celebrates the historic ship the RMS Titanic, its history, its people – those that sailed on it and those that worked on it, those who died on it and those who survived.  The Titanic Belfast uncovers the ship’s incredible stories, its tragic end and brings to life the city’s rich, local history.

The children loved it and once kitted out with their own kids’ audio guide, they were off.

What is great about the centre is its sheer scale, it’s enormous, the exhibits are interactive and easily accessible for children and there’s even an indoor cable car ride.

Titanic, Belfast

Titanic Belfast
1 Olympic Way
Queens Road
Titanic Quarter
Belfast BT3 9EP

Admission prices

Discovering St George’s Market

If you are a foodie then this is a must. Housed in a beautiful Victorian building is this award winning, glorious, indoor food market. Last year the market scooped the Observer Food Monthly 2016 Best Market Award. 

St George’s Market is overflowing with stalls selling Donegal oysters, fresh meat, cakes, doughnuts even curries. We were there on a Saturday when the food is complemented with high-quality arts and crafts.

I’ve fallen for Flax Fox’s Textile Designs. I love the hand drawn art and I want to get my hands on the Belfast cranes cushion, featuring Samson and Goliath, the city’s celebrity cranes.

St George’s Market, Belfast
12 – 20 East Bridge Street
Belfast
Antrim BT1 3NQ

And you’re just minutes from the countryside

Belfast is a small city surrounded by glorious countryside. It’s well worth taking the trip to explore some of the city’s lush surroundings.

Cave Hill Country Park

After stuffing ourselves silly with the Premier Inn buffet breakfast, we had to burn off a few calories. And just nearby is Cave Hill Country Park. We didn’t complete the full four and-half-mile route but got the kids up a small part of the walk. We stopped off to take in the view.

The hills overlook Belfast, and one the landmark’s most famous feature is ‘ Napoleon’s Nose’. It is said to be the inspiration for the giant in Gulliver’s Travels. And yes, when you are looking from afar, it does really look like a sleeping giant!

Cave Hill Country Park
Cave Hill
Antrim Road
Belfast BT15 5GR

Lough Neagh Northern Ireland’s largest freshwater lake

Lough Neagh,  just outside Belfast, is a large fresh-water lake, the largest in Northern Ireland. It’s a beautiful, peaceful spot. Great if you want to escape for some tranquillity.

 

A great place to head to is Oxford Island nature reserve and take a wander along the paths, meadows, and if you are a keen birdwatcher, seek refuge in the hides. It’s a really beautiful spot.

Lough Neagh and its waterways

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  1. Elizabeth (Wander Mum)

    January 16, 2017 3:35 pm

    I have never been to Belfast before but this has certainly given some inspiration. I’d really like to go one day. Thanks for linking #citytripping
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  2. Maddadskillz

    January 13, 2017 11:07 pm

    I have a very similar post in the works. Belfast is my home town but it’s changed so much. And seeing it from a parent’s eyes now has really helped me fall back in love with it.
    Hopefully your guide convinces more families to visit.
    #bigpinklink

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 14, 2017 7:20 pm

      Over the past 18 years I have seen the city change so much. It’s a fab holiday destination, the city and the coastline, more people ought to go!

      Reply
  3. Cathy (Mummytravels)

    January 12, 2017 4:46 pm

    I loved Belfast when I visited- just before the Titanic Museum opened so would love to go back with my daughter (only a bump last time!) #citytripping
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 13, 2017 11:45 am

      I do hope you get back there, the city has changed a lot, always getting better and better.

      Reply
  4. Life as Mum

    January 12, 2017 10:21 am

    I’ve never visited before but it looks amazing! I’d love to visit there one day.
    #MarvMondays

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 12, 2017 11:36 am

      It’s a fab place, really worth dropping by if you get the chance!

      Reply
  5. Corey with fifi + hop

    January 11, 2017 4:41 pm

    I would love to go to Belfast – I’m quite obsessed with the Titanic, for its story and also because I had a great uncle on it. Looks like there are many other enticing parts of the city as well. Hope to make it there some day. #citytripping

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 12, 2017 11:44 am

      With that personal connection you really should go. It’s a brilliant experience.

      Reply
  6. This Mum's Life

    January 11, 2017 3:51 pm

    Oh it looks amazing!! I love Ireland, but have never visited Belfast (I’ve been to Dublin, Galway, Cork, and some of the rural areas surrounding these places,) but now Belfast is firmly on the list of places I’d like to go, so will have to save your tips! It was great that the children weren’t too unsettled there-it sounds like a huge win all around!
    #bigpinklink
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 12, 2017 11:39 am

      I do love going to Ireland, I’d love to take the kids to southern Ireland, it’s brilliant there to! Yes this was one of our more successful holidays.

      Reply
  7. wendy

    January 11, 2017 2:55 pm

    I have never been to Ireland but I really would love to go one day. I find the story of the titanic really interesting too and the places you visited look beautiful xx #bigpinklink

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 12, 2017 11:42 am

      The story of the Titanic is pretty amazing, and hugely tragic, it was so interesting to learn about the more personal stories of people on board the ship.

      Reply
  8. Kat

    January 11, 2017 9:43 am

    Oh these are good tips because I’m thinking of travelling to Belfast sometime in October. I know it’s a long way more to go but there will be a Travel Bloggers’ Exchange (TBEX) conference in Killarney, thus I’m considering a Belfast trip post-conference will be a good idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂 #citytripping

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 9:59 am

      That’s a brilliant idea, it’s a super friendly city too – enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Lolo

    January 11, 2017 9:15 am

    It would be incredibly interesting to visiting Belfast and learn more about the Titanic! I’ve always found the movie, story and history so interesting! #CityTripping

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 9:59 am

      I hope you get a chance to pay Belfast a visit, I’m sure you’ll love it!

      Reply
  10. Brooke of Passport Couture

    January 11, 2017 4:39 am

    As a foodie and lover of the outdoors I’d be up for St. George’s Market and Cave Hill County Park. Belfast sounds like a great place to stop and explore.
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:31 am

      It’d be perfect for you. If you are a foodie – then the north coast is amazing, and pay a visit to Harry’s Shack – you won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
  11. Wandermust Mummy

    January 11, 2017 4:32 am

    I’ve only recently started seeing Belfast as somewhere I’d like to visit but with Titanic and Game of thrones etc I think i would really enjoy #citytripping

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:32 am

      I think you ought to pay a visit, the city, the countryside, and the coastline is stunning – but maybe wait for the summer months!

      Reply
  12. Fashion and Style Police

    January 10, 2017 11:24 pm

    What a lovely post. I would love to visit Belfast.

    Reply
    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:32 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Kerry Norris

    January 10, 2017 11:20 pm

    I’ve never been to Belfast would love to go. I’d especially enjoy learning about the titanic

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:34 am

      The Titanic Belfast is a brilliant place, so much to learn about the ship and the city.

      Reply
  14. Nisbah - Five Adventurers

    January 10, 2017 7:07 pm

    looks like you have had a wonderful time and perfect timing as we are hoping to visit in a few weeks. will be adding them to the list! Looks like you had a wonderful time! #citytripping

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:37 am

      Oooh perfect eh! Have a fantastic time.

      Reply
  15. Hilary

    January 10, 2017 5:21 pm

    We loved our visit to Titanic Belfast and Northern Ireland! I am hoping to find my way back someday… #citytripping
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:38 am

      I hope you do, it’s a fabulous place, well worth another visit. My favourite areas are the coastlines, they are just stunning.

      Reply
  16. Mother of 3

    January 10, 2017 12:03 am

    Sounds like a wonderful place to visit; I’d love to see the Titanic Quarter.
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:41 am

      Well, if you have a list of places you are hoping to visit, stick Belfast on it!

      Reply
  17. Ana De- Jesus

    January 9, 2017 10:23 pm

    One of my good friends is from Belfast originally and I know that she has mentioned the freshwater lake a couple of times. Its beautiful xx

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:41 am

      Thank you, it’s really beautiful out there, well worth a visit.

      Reply
  18. Sarah - let them be small

    January 9, 2017 7:35 pm

    some great ideas there of places to visit x
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  19. Lyndsey O'Halloran

    January 9, 2017 6:15 pm

    Sounds like a great place to visit and more to do than I would have thought

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 9:55 am

      Belfast is full of surprises!

      Reply
  20. Annette, 3 Little Buttons

    January 9, 2017 2:37 pm

    This looks like such a fun place to visit and loving the view from Cave Hill Country Park! I love historical finds. #MarvMondays
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:44 am

      Thank you. It is a stunning place.

      Reply
  21. Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs

    January 9, 2017 12:18 pm

    Sounds like you all had a lovely break. I’ve just had a nosy on the Titanic, Belfast site and it looks such an awesome place to visit whilst over there 🙂 x

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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:45 am

      The Titanic Belfast is a super place and child friendly too which is fab.

      Reply
  22. Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too

    January 9, 2017 12:07 pm

    What a beautiful place to visit, with so many different activities. I’d love to visit the Titanic Quarter and look at all the history.
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    1. Tooting Mama

      January 11, 2017 8:46 am

      Thank you, we have a super weekend, and we learned so much too.

      Reply
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It’s an annual event with a host of great speakers, if you love food, a serious foodie this is your event! 

I pulled up my  seat to listen to @chetnam, @poppy.Otoole, @rockandsquash talk about social media - the good, bad & the ugly. Chaired by the wonderful Itamar of @honeyandco

Here are my takeaways from the talk:

1. Working in food can help you build a career that you want - for Chetna it’s spending time with the kids, for Poppy not slaving in restaurants 70 hours a week
2. Find a niche and own it. I mean OWN it, slay it, mine your niche, become that expert, once you’re there you can branch out
3. Pick your channels and own them. I’m focussing on Instagram and my newsletter 
4. Do followers convert? Not as well as mainstream media - TV, press, radio…yup thinking cap on for ideas to pitch! 
5. The bad…it can be hard dealing with the negative feedback. And trolls. They are out there and if you are on a platform it’s it’s gonna happen. I got called a meat eating hoar… well if you’re gonna take me down getting your spelling right! 
6. What does engagement success look like? For me it’s building a supportive community of Sri Lankan food lovers. Taking Sri Lankan food and flavours to a wider community through recipes that taste fantastic. And, attracting clients who want their stories told though photography & video.
7. What’s the future? Who knows where TikTok will be, Instagram is more and more like TikTok. New players keep chomping at the heels of the established platforms. Writing platforms like Substack are emerging, And let’s not even talk about AI….

Conclusion: Create content. Own your niche, build a community, the rest will follow 😘

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Go get you’re palate rattled at rambutan_ldn. T Go get you’re palate rattled at rambutan_ldn.

That’s what I did last week with two of my Sri Lankan girlfriends. @deegibson2017 @missteasmith 

Rambutan is London’s newest Sri Lankan restaurant a mere shuffle from London Bridge Station, right opposite Borough Market. 

Opened by @cynthia.uma, author of the prize winning Rambutan cookbook.

Rambutan serves up sharing plates of Sri Lankan food. 

What did we eat? 

Devilled cashews, Gundu dosa, red prawn curry, buttermilk fried chicken with pol sambol, broccoli varai, dhal. 

What did a drink? The Rambutang cocktail (now obsessed with Arrack!)

💫 A full write up went out to my newsletter community.

🌟 You can now read it on my website (link in bio)

Was it good? Hell yeah? 💃🏻

Should you go? Yup!

Go get your palate rattled!  @rambutan_ldn

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For our venture into the 11th, I wanted to taste something fresher, lighter, different.  I found Clamato a seafood restaurant just around the corner from a cute wine bar, with crowds that spilled into onto the street.

I probably wouldn’t have ordered the white asparagus. But I saw a lady at the bar, and I wanted what she had. 

What arrived in front of me, was a work of art, and tasted incredible. I’d never dream of pairing white asparagus with fish roe and a garnish of toasted hazelnuts. Ingredients that seemingly shouldn’t work together just did, to perfection.

I’m not usually one for dessert, I don’t have a sweet tooth. I was tempted by the yoghurt sorbet. I’m delighted I relented, and gave in, because each mouth was creamy deliciousness. 

I’m now tempted to make my own yoghurt sorbet creation. I’m thinking perhaps a take on Falooda, that Asian milkshake like drink made with rose syrup…my little trip to Paris has inspired me back into the kitchen! 

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Rosh, is the Queen of Hoppers. Growing up, in our Rosh, is the Queen of Hoppers.

Growing up, in our house eating hoppers was a big deal. 

Hoppers were only served on super special occasions. 

Hoppers/appam. Or as some people call them Sri Lankan pancakes. With the growth of high end Sri Lankan restaurants, hoppers are enjoying their moment in the spotlight.

Mum nor Dad made hoppers, having hoppers meant piling into the car and going out for a slap up Sri Lankan meal, in Rayners Lane or further afield to Wembley.

I’ve always been intimated at the thought of making hoppers. So much so, I’ve never tried. 

I’ve always left it to the chefs, the experts who can wield the hopper pan with adeptness and skill to get the crispness of the edges and spongey, softness of the centre which are the essential qualities of a perfectly made hopper. 

I had the pure joy of photographing Rosh @hop-roll while she made hoppers.

As a female founder of @hop_roll she juggles motherhood and her law career, while helping people learn to make hoppers through her hopper kits and classes. 

Rosh is part of a burgeoning movement of the Asian, Sri Lankan diaspora who are taking ownership to showcase their food, culture and identity. 

As a photographer I wanted this shoot to capture the spirit of Rosh and the finer detail of making a hopper, and the  process of making this iconic #srilankan dish.

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Jars packed full of curries, to be stored and eaten later. 

Krish and Joey then started selling jars of curries in jars at local farmers' markets, as @muvsallday
Inspired my Krish’s mum and her nifty idea using those jars for curry.

I've tried MUVs curries, and I am deeply fond of their aubergine curry and their spinach dhal.  It's like a taste of home.

Steadily, Kirsh and Joey have built a strong, loyal following. 

And now, they have moved to a super cool space, in Tooting.

It's in this space that Krish and Joey will welcome you with open arms to their most wonderful supper clubs. Where you can dine out on a deliciously authentic Sri Lankan cooking menu.

Along with the food is a wonderfully curated wine list. Handpicked wines that support small vineyards like @aslina_wines.

Everything about Krish and Joey is well thought out and well planned.

I'm delighted to support them, and you should too!

And btw this is not a PR post but one of genuine affection because I love Krish & Joey and everything they do!

Please check them out, and support this brilliant new business! ❤️

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I was at the @britishlibrary food season ​​​ I was at the @britishlibrary food season ​​​​​​​​​
It’s an annual event with a host of great speakers, if you love food, a serious foodie this is your event! 

I pulled up my  seat to listen to @chetnam, @poppy.Otoole, @rockandsquash talk about social media - the good, bad & the ugly. Chaired by the wonderful Itamar of @honeyandco

Here are my takeaways from the talk:

1. Working in food can help you build a career that you want - for Chetna it’s spending time with the kids, for Poppy not slaving in restaurants 70 hours a week
2. Find a niche and own it. I mean OWN it, slay it, mine your niche, become that expert, once you’re there you can branch out
3. Pick your channels and own them. I’m focussing on Instagram and my newsletter 
4. Do followers convert? Not as well as mainstream media - TV, press, radio…yup thinking cap on for ideas to pitch! 
5. The bad…it can be hard dealing with the negative feedback. And trolls. They are out there and if you are on a platform it’s it’s gonna happen. I got called a meat eating hoar… well if you’re gonna take me down getting your spelling right! 
6. What does engagement success look like? For me it’s building a supportive community of Sri Lankan food lovers. Taking Sri Lankan food and flavours to a wider community through recipes that taste fantastic. And, attracting clients who want their stories told though photography & video.
7. What’s the future? Who knows where TikTok will be, Instagram is more and more like TikTok. New players keep chomping at the heels of the established platforms. Writing platforms like Substack are emerging, And let’s not even talk about AI….

Conclusion: Create content. Own your niche, build a community, the rest will follow 😘

#londonfoodie #Londonfoodphotographer #foodcontentcreation #foodcontentcreation #restaurantphotographer #foodstylingandphotography
Go get you’re palate rattled at rambutan_ldn. T Go get you’re palate rattled at rambutan_ldn.

That’s what I did last week with two of my Sri Lankan girlfriends. @deegibson2017 @missteasmith 

Rambutan is London’s newest Sri Lankan restaurant a mere shuffle from London Bridge Station, right opposite Borough Market. 

Opened by @cynthia.uma, author of the prize winning Rambutan cookbook.

Rambutan serves up sharing plates of Sri Lankan food. 

What did we eat? 

Devilled cashews, Gundu dosa, red prawn curry, buttermilk fried chicken with pol sambol, broccoli varai, dhal. 

What did a drink? The Rambutang cocktail (now obsessed with Arrack!)

💫 A full write up went out to my newsletter community.

🌟 You can now read it on my website (link in bio)

Was it good? Hell yeah? 💃🏻

Should you go? Yup!

Go get your palate rattled!  @rambutan_ldn

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This Easter we were back in Paris, and headed back This Easter we were back in Paris, and headed back to the 11th. One of my favourite meals to have in Paris is Os a  Moelle au four and a steak, specifically an entrecôte cooked saignant. And Chez Denis is my spot for that. 

For our venture into the 11th, I wanted to taste something fresher, lighter, different.  I found Clamato a seafood restaurant just around the corner from a cute wine bar, with crowds that spilled into onto the street.

I probably wouldn’t have ordered the white asparagus. But I saw a lady at the bar, and I wanted what she had. 

What arrived in front of me, was a work of art, and tasted incredible. I’d never dream of pairing white asparagus with fish roe and a garnish of toasted hazelnuts. Ingredients that seemingly shouldn’t work together just did, to perfection.

I’m not usually one for dessert, I don’t have a sweet tooth. I was tempted by the yoghurt sorbet. I’m delighted I relented, and gave in, because each mouth was creamy deliciousness. 

I’m now tempted to make my own yoghurt sorbet creation. I’m thinking perhaps a take on Falooda, that Asian milkshake like drink made with rose syrup…my little trip to Paris has inspired me back into the kitchen! 

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Rosh, is the Queen of Hoppers. Growing up, in our Rosh, is the Queen of Hoppers.

Growing up, in our house eating hoppers was a big deal. 

Hoppers were only served on super special occasions. 

Hoppers/appam. Or as some people call them Sri Lankan pancakes. With the growth of high end Sri Lankan restaurants, hoppers are enjoying their moment in the spotlight.

Mum nor Dad made hoppers, having hoppers meant piling into the car and going out for a slap up Sri Lankan meal, in Rayners Lane or further afield to Wembley.

I’ve always been intimated at the thought of making hoppers. So much so, I’ve never tried. 

I’ve always left it to the chefs, the experts who can wield the hopper pan with adeptness and skill to get the crispness of the edges and spongey, softness of the centre which are the essential qualities of a perfectly made hopper. 

I had the pure joy of photographing Rosh @hop-roll while she made hoppers.

As a female founder of @hop_roll she juggles motherhood and her law career, while helping people learn to make hoppers through her hopper kits and classes. 

Rosh is part of a burgeoning movement of the Asian, Sri Lankan diaspora who are taking ownership to showcase their food, culture and identity. 

As a photographer I wanted this shoot to capture the spirit of Rosh and the finer detail of making a hopper, and the  process of making this iconic #srilankan dish.

Photography: Moi
Styling: Moi
Reel: Moi

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When @polboy.ldn told me he was planning a recipe When @polboy.ldn told me he was planning a recipe e-book to raise funds for Sri Lanka I was only to happy to be involved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am honoured to be part of the Resilience. I am honoured to have my humble Love Cake recipe sitting alongside some the great Sri Lankan culinary names @dee_williams_82 @hop_roll @malis.cooking @kolamba.ldn @paradisesoho @spice_and_light and me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For many Sri Lanka is a paradise holiday destinations, golden beaches, palm trees, yoga, wellness, kick back and sup on arrack cocktails. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For me it’s where my parents come from.  Parents who have left to build new and  better life for their family and send support back to  their families in the mother land.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The cookbook, with recipes from Sri Lanka's diaspora raises funds for vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka to support them during the country’s ongoing economic crisis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Recipes, whether passed down through word of mouth or written down, have been a source of resilience for diasporic communities. When adjusting to a foreign land, the ability to eat and cook food that reminds you of home can be a crucial lifeline. Right now, it is the people on the island of Sri Lanka who are in need of a lifeline.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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100% of the profit made from sales of the cookbook will go to Community Meal Share. Community Meal Share is a collective that aspires to bridge the gap between the privileged and underprivileged in Sri Lanka.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And I thank @polboy.ldn from the bottom of my heart for pulling this together. ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What can you do to support Sri Lanka? Buy the book,  the link is in my bio⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s a story that started with a jar. ​​​​​​​​​
Jars packed full of curries, to be stored and eaten later. 

Krish and Joey then started selling jars of curries in jars at local farmers' markets, as @muvsallday
Inspired my Krish’s mum and her nifty idea using those jars for curry.

I've tried MUVs curries, and I am deeply fond of their aubergine curry and their spinach dhal.  It's like a taste of home.

Steadily, Kirsh and Joey have built a strong, loyal following. 

And now, they have moved to a super cool space, in Tooting.

It's in this space that Krish and Joey will welcome you with open arms to their most wonderful supper clubs. Where you can dine out on a deliciously authentic Sri Lankan cooking menu.

Along with the food is a wonderfully curated wine list. Handpicked wines that support small vineyards like @aslina_wines.

Everything about Krish and Joey is well thought out and well planned.

I'm delighted to support them, and you should too!

And btw this is not a PR post but one of genuine affection because I love Krish & Joey and everything they do!

Please check them out, and support this brilliant new business! ❤️

📸 by moi

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I'm Ranji! I am a food photographer, recipe creator, lover of Sri Lankan food which I want to share with you.

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