Felicia Sorensen

Felicia Sorensen is a passionate cook, storyteller, and cultural ambassador whose life and recipes are deeply rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Sri Lanka. Raised in a culture where food is inseparable from family, memory, and celebration, Felicia has spent a lifetime preserving and sharing the vibrant flavors of her heritage with warmth, precision, and heartfelt pride.

For Felicia, cooking is more than a skill—it is an act of remembrance and love. Her dishes draw from the layered, spice-rich landscape of Sri Lankan cuisine: fragrant curries, coconut-infused stews, sambols that awaken the senses, and rice dishes passed down through generations. Through each recipe, she honors the complexity and soul of Sri Lankan home cooking—where cinnamon, curry leaves, and roasted spices meet comfort and identity in every bite.

Living outside Sri Lanka for much of her life, Felicia came to see cooking as a way to stay connected to her roots—and to share them with others. Over the years, she began to teach, write, and welcome guests into her kitchen, where she demystified Sri Lankan food with grace and patience. Her mission has never been about modernizing or reinventing, but about preserving the soul of a cuisine often overlooked or misunderstood.

In this cookbook, Felicia opens her kitchen and her heart. With clear, reliable instructions and stories woven throughout, she offers readers a gateway into a cuisine shaped by centuries of trade, tradition, and resilience. From fiery fish curries to delicate milk toffee, each recipe reflects her deep respect for the ingredients, techniques, and stories that define Sri Lankan food.

Felicia Sorensen’s work is a bridge—between generations, between cultures, and between the past and present. Whether you are discovering Sri Lankan cuisine for the first time or reconnecting with childhood flavors, her recipes invite you to cook boldly, eat joyfully, and celebrate the beauty of a culture that speaks through its food.