Justin P. Moore, a master of vegan cuisine and author of the successful international cookbook series "The Lotus and the Artichoke," traveled for ten weeks in Sri Lanka in 2014, the island nation at the southern tip of India. From his culinary journey through this fascinating country, which has been plagued by a long civil war, he brought back exciting recipes from various regions, inspired by simple restaurants, roadside stalls, and above all, the warmth and hospitality of the locals. The diverse cuisines of the coast, the mountainous regions, and the major cities of Colombo, Kandy, and Jaffna opened up a new culinary horizon for Justin P. Moore: unusual spice combinations, innovative cooking methods, and the delicious secrets and traditions of a cuisine that was almost unknown to him until then.