Flavors of Sri Lanka
Raw beauty, friendly smiles and ever so flavorful food.
Since ancient times, Ceylon, (Declared Republic of Sri Lanka in 1972), has been known as a center for spice trading. Drawing explorers from all over the world…
Javanese Oxtail Soup – Sop Buntut
Hearty broth seasoned with cloves and nutmeg
Yogyakarta is the ancient city in the center of the island of Java, home to the infamous Borobudur, one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. Our recent trip to Java would not have been complete without…
Celebrate the flavours of Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year At Home with Farina’s Asian Pantry
Chinese New Year is around the corner and the year of the Snake begins on February 10th. This festive holiday celebrated worldwide and is a time to…
Vietnamese Bun Thit Nu’ong
Cold Rice Noodle Dish Topped with Savory Pork
Vietnam is know for it’s amazing street food with barbecue and noodle vendors found on nearly every street corner….
Perfect Labor Day Grilled Chicken
Spicy Grilled Chicken Celebration
This Thai inspired street food recipe called Gai Yang uses a classic marinade that is an excellent seasoning for everything…
Cooking Thai with Aaron Katersky of ABC Radio
Listen To My Cooking Segment on Slacker Radio
Cooking my Green Thai Coconut Curry with Aaron Katersky of ABC News for Slacker Radio…
Essential Ingredients For Your Asian Pantry
Top Asian Staples For The Home Pantry
Friends and students frequently ask me how best to stock their pantries with Asian ingredients. It can be unnerving and time consuming to find your way through the aisles of an Asian market …
Cooking Party, Singapore Style
Ladies Enjoy Making Thai Sticky Rice in Class
Every year, I donate a cooking class to The Singapore American School to raise money for the school’s scholarships, projects and library …
