the head chef has arrived. 828-year-old publis silva is a world famous name in sri lankanlankanc cuisine. he's going to do a taste test and compare the food prepared by the students. his advise comd kries comes as . coconut milk is almost always included in recipes. by telling them to ignore the basics he aims to convey an important message. adding coconut milk to all curries make everything taste the same. he believes over adhering to tradition hampers the potential for growth. despite being over 80 years old, he continues to pursue innovation in sri lankan cuisine. >> i've been working for this hotel for 61 years. i've only finished four years of elementary school. i can barely speak english, but i've won recognition throughout the world. i hope that studying sri lankan food culture will enable students to spread their wings overseas just like me. >> chef publis is a role model for this 20-year-old. she loved cooking even as a child. after finishing college, she entered the hotel school last year. she lives in colombo with her family. even after she returns home from school, she spends