She used her passion about food to author her cookbook, "The Spice Merchant's Daughter" published by Clarkson Potter Publishers New York.

Her cookbook and talents have received numerous accolades nationally and internationally:

Christina Arokiasamy began her culinary journey as a school girl in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She says “I could always smell my house before I could see it. Alighting from my turmeric colored school bus, I would tip toe across the veranda which my mother had turned into a bright canvas painted with spices, all arranged on zinc plates for drying under the tropical sun.” As a young girl Christina used to help her mother ready spices for grinding at a nearby mill, staining her hands yellow and earning the nickname ‘the girl with yellow hands’ at school. Many of her early years were spent creating food with love in her rustic kitchen in Malaysia.

When Christina came to America, she cooked in her kitchen just as she did back home. The delightful fragrances of her home-cooked meals prompted neighbors to remark, "I've never smelled anything as exotic as this before." That led to dinner invitations and to requests for recipes and then for lessons. Many found her food extraordinarily pleasurable. Today, she has gained a loyal following and receives constant testimonies from her students.

Her teaching style is perhaps the most authentic and true dining experience to Southeast Asian cuisine and culture. The Seattle PI states, "The spice merchant's daughter will not open a restaurant. It's almost a shame. Her cooking bursts with such brilliant flavors, it would rank among the city's most thrilling places to eat."

"I want everyone to experience how wonderful it can be to create with passion in their kitchens. My style of cooking stimulates all the senses, evoking joyous feelings, early childhood memories and delightful reminiscences of the places I've been. It brings me such great joy and happiness to share this with everyone so they to can experience this beautiful journey."