A Tribute to My Father

I consider myself so very lucky because I got such a wonderful man to call my father.  My dear Dad passed away last week, but he will always be the strong patriarch of our family.   

I always thought my dad looked like a silent film star in his twenties.  He was not just handsome, he was a man of many talents as well.  He was an artist, fantastic singer, and musician (he could play the violin, guitar and  mandolin).  He also loved to be knowledgeable about everything so he would literally read the Washington Post Newspaper from cover to cover. 


The one thing my dear Dad could not do by any means was cook.  He was lucky to be married for over half a century to my mother... the best cook I know.  I asked my mother about his favorite dishes and she had to admit he loved it all.  He was not a picky eater either.  He could be happy with an elaborate meal or just as happy with peanut butter and crackers.  The one thing he did have to have several times a day was a hot cup of Sri Lankan tea.  So I did a variety of food from savory to sweet (he loves both equally) to showcase the dishes my Dad would love and enjoy. 


My father has always been larger than life in my eyes.  I was so fortunate to have this man I call "Thathi (father in Sri Lanka) in my life for so long because he filled it with his wisdom, his music, and his caring nature.  He was my rock.  So thank you Thathi for all you have done for your children and grandchildren.  You were simply the best. 

Recipe Links:

Sri Lankan Wattalappan (Treacle & Coconut Milk Flan)

Sri Lankan Kokis

Sri Lankan Patties (Savory Filled Pastry)

Cinnamon Ginger Apple Cake

 Sri Lankan Pineapple Curry (Vegan)

Sri Lankan Fiery Pork Curry

Fiery Deviled Shrimp Curry

Crab Curry- Sri Lankan

Mango Pineapple Granita

Spicy Pineapple and Cranberry Chutney

Sri Lankan Cutlets- Tuna Fish: Version 2

Sri Lankan Miris (red chili) Kokis

Sri Lankan Spicy Coconut (Pol) Sambol 2 

Deviled Onion Sambal- Sri Lankan (Spicy)

Sri Lankan Kiri Bath (Coconut Milk Rice)

 

Sri Lankan Milk Toffee

 

Sri Lankan Lunu Miris (Chili and Onion Sambol)

 

Sri Lankan Coconut Milk Rice with Sweet Coconut St...

 

Sri Lankan Pani Pol (Coconut in Kithul Treacle)

 

 Sri Lankan Coconut Roti (Flat Bread)

 

Chicken Curry- Sri Lankan- My Mother's Version

 

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