Exploring the stories behind what we eat and drink
Stories.
The three of them lie side by side, beneath the dim light of a flickering bulb, somewhere in Bangkok. Each has journeyed hundreds of miles to be here, from distant provinces across the country.
A cool breeze rustles through the bamboo slats of the quaint coffee-house, as the mid-afternoon sun begins its slow descent into dusk. Outside, the sky is blue, and the coffee trees in the fields below sway gently in the light wind.
Sometimes the answers to difficult challenges can lie in our own backyards – and, for some, quite literally. This thought crossed my mind as I concurrently pondered the sorry state of the world - and the gluai hom banana in my hand.
We’re standing in a semi-circle in a red-dirt yard, sipping hot coffee blossom tea, and before us is a towering Akha tribal version of Thor, wielding a gigantic 4-foot wooden pestle. The enemy is a huge mound of thick, sticky white gooey-ness, sitting nonchalantly in a hollowed-out tree-trunk-turned-mortar.
The thin, brown paper sachet feels delicate in my hands - its refined, matte texture interrupted only by a smooth, salmon-pink pentagonal label. The artwork features a playful, yet cryptic, array of symbols: rays of pink light emitting from a green sun, and colourful beans tumbling from mountain-like shapes.
Depending on who you are, the word ‘bergamot’ is likely to elicit different associations. If you’re a tea-lover, maybe it’s the delicate aroma of Earl Grey tea. If you’re into perfume, perhaps it’s the warm citrus groves of Calabria. If you were around in mid-1980s Thailand - it’s probably the popular anti-hair-fall shampoo.
Courses.
For more information, please email us at info@arcadia-fine-foods.com.
Welcome to Cocinita - our cosy little kitchen, where we seek to revive and share traditional, regional Mexican home recipes!
A very special collaboration between Arcadia Fine Foods and Chef Mariana Villalobos Torres of La Cocina, through our classes we'll be taking you on a gastronomic journey of Mexico through authentic regional home recipes!
We will work with you to design a menu tailored specifically to the needs of your group - whether that's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or kid-friendly!
Each 2-hour class can accommodate up to 6 adults; children under the age of 12 may participate for free.
We're looking forward to welcoming you into our little Cocinita very soon. Hasta luego!
Welcome to Cucinino - our cosy little kitchen, where we seek to revive and share traditional, regional Italian home recipes!
A very special collaboration between Arcadia Fine Foods and Chef Anna Borrasi of iO Osteria in Bangkok and Singapore, through our classes we'll be taking you on a gastronomic journey of Italy through authentic regional home recipes!
We will work with you to design a menu tailored specifically to the needs of your group - whether that's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or kid-friendly!
Each 2-hour class can accommodate up to 6 adults; children under the age of 12 may participate for free.
We're looking forward to welcoming you into our little Cucinino very soon. A dopo!
We are so very excited to introduce to you Krua Noi - or 'Little Kitchen' - the third(!), Thai, addition to our beautiful collection of cosy Little Kitchens of Arcadia, where we seek to revive and share traditional home recipes!
A very special collaboration between Arcadia Fine Foods and Chef Hnoi Lattitham, our Thai edition has a special twist: not only will we be cooking in a charming Thai home with a native kitchen garden in the backyard - but also, as we learn how to cook the dishes, we'll also be learning the healing properties of the herbal ingredients!
We will work with you to design a menu tailored specifically to the needs of your group - whether that's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or kid-friendly!
Each 2-hour class can accommodate up to 6 adults; children under the age of 12 may participate for free.
TRAVEL WITH US TO OAXACA ONLINE!
An exclusive online cookery class and talk in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico in Thailand
With Chef Mariana Villalobos Torres, Chef and Owner, La Cocina - Tacos & Ceviche Bar and Rosalind Yunibandhu, Managing Director, Arcadia Fine Foods, and Founder, Cocinita. With the patronage and collaboration of the Embassy of Mexico in Thailand.
DATE: Saturday 5 June 2021, 4pm-6.30pm TH / 10am-12.30pm GMT / 11am-1.30pm CET
FEES:*
Online Class Only: 1,050 baht (Regular), 750 baht (Student)Online Class + Ingredient Delivery: 1,750 baht (Regular), 1,250 baht (Student)
*Includes instruction, materials, and ingredients; excludes delivery fee charged at cost / international online transaction fees; students must show proof of enrollment in a Thai educational institution.
VENUE: Online (link provided upon registration)
Welcome back to Cocinita - our cosy little kitchen, where we seek to revive and share traditional, regional Mexican home recipes!
A very special collaboration between Arcadia Fine Foods, Chef Mariana Villalobos Torres of La Cocina and the Embassy of Mexico in Thailand, in May, we'll be taking you to the famed Mexican food capital of OAXACA!
In 'Journey to the Mexican South: OAXACA!', we'll be learning to make:
Enfrijolada - Corn tortilla dipped in a silky smooth black bean sauce, topped with fresh cheese
Cecina Enchilada - Tacos filled with Adobo-marinated pork with guacachile, coriander and grilled onions
Nieve de Leche Quemada - Mexican-style burnt milk ice cream
We will also have the great pleasure and honour to welcome H.E. the Ambassador of Mexico to Thailand, Bernardo Cordova Tello, to share a few introductory words on the richness and diversity of Mexican gastronomy.
We are also delighted to have with us Cynthia Moreno Méndez, Development Cooperation, Cultural, Tourism and Community Affairs, Embassy of Mexico, to participate in our exclusive interview on Oaxaca cuisine and culture!
AGENDA (subject to change)
16.00 - Welcome to Cocinita - Rosalind Yunibandhu, Managing Director, Arcadia Fine Foods, and Founder, Cocinita
1605 - Address by H.E. the Ambassador of Mexico to Thailand, Bernardo Cordova Tello
1610 - Introducing Chef Mariana Villalobos Torres
1615 - Class
1800 - Interview and discussion with Chef Mariana and Ms. Cynthia Moreno Méndez, moderated by Rosalind Yunibandhu
1830 - End of session
We're looking forward to welcoming you very soon!
BENEFITS OF JOINING COCINITA:
* Personal instruction from an experienced Mexican chef in an intimate, small-group setting
* Learn both Mexican regional food culture and culinary technique through an interactive, learner-centred approach
* Opportunity to meet and engage with fellow like-minded, curious people passionate about food and cooking!
Private individual and group sessions can also be arranged to suit your timing and preferences.
REMARKS
Upon ticket purchase, you will receive an email from us to confirm and complete the registration process. If ordering ingredients, please indicate your delivery address and contact phone number under ‘Billing Address’.
For more information, contact us at: info@arcadia-fine-foods.com.
We're looking forward to welcoming you into our Cocinita very soon!
OIKOS Wine Education is a unique education project offering a different and 'conscious' approach to learning about and experiencing wine, led by experienced sommeliers and wine specialists.
We focus almost exclusively on organic, biodynamic and natural wines.
Email us at info@arcadia-fine-foods.com for more information.
Experiences.
For more information, please email us at info@arcadia-fine-foods.com.
1–3 months
A deeper learning experience for those seeking sustained practice and mentorship. Structured learning, simple living, and supervised land-based work.
From 28,000 THB / month
Rolling intake / Limited scholarships available
3 days / 2 nights
A short, practical introduction for first-time land learners.
Hands-on learning through planting, soil preparation, and basic systems.
From 15,000 THB
January 2026 intake.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Have a question about one of our products, courses or experiences - or interested in having us help you tell your ‘kitchen backstory'? Feel free to get in touch with us.
DATE: Sunday 20 February 2022, 10am-1pm
FEES: 2,500 baht* per person/session. Includes instruction, materials, lunch, a welcome coffee, and a glass of wine to celebrate your creations!
VENUE: iO Italian Osteria, 1st floor at Groove, Central World, Bangkok
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Credit card via website www.arcadiafinefoods.com/courses (+3.5% Paypal transaction fee) 2. Bank transfer via LINE Shop https://shop.line.me/@arcadiafinefoods/product/1001005932 (no transaction fee)
Welcome to MANTECARE, our exciting new chef-led cookery course exploring classic Italian dishes!
‘Mantecare’ is a classic Italian cooking technique that works a dish into a deliciously creamy texture. Similarly, through our classes, our goal is to blend passionate home cooks, culinary knowledge and soulful Italian food together into the perfect meld!
During each session, under the guidance of our maestra, Chef Anna Borrasi of iO Osteria Bangkok, you will learn how to make a 3-course menu consisting of a selection of: Antipasto, Primo, Secondo and Dolce (appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert ), representing a full menu that you can replicate again at home to impress your family and friends!
Following a welcome coffee and Migliaccio, a traditional semolina cake, our pilot class menu begins with a Tuscan antipasto, a traditional pasta from the south of Italy, and a beef pastry from the north. And, especially for our launch class, we will also cover a classic seafood spaghetti!
WELCOME: Coffee and Migliaccio / Traditional Semolina cake
ANTIPASTO: Pappa al Pomodoro con battuto di Tonno / Traditional Tuscany Pappa al Pomodoro with Fresh Tuna Tartare
PRIMO: Orecchiete con Salsiccia fatta in casa e finochietto / Handmade Orecchiette Pasta & Italian Sausage in tomato Fennel
Special Bonus Dish: Spaghetti ai frutti di mare / Seafood Spaghetti
SECONDO: Filetto di Agnello o di Manzo in crosta con pesto rosso di pepperone / Baked Lamb or Beef Fillet in puffy pastry with red pesto
ABOUT CHEF ANNA BORRASI
Our Maestra, Chef Anna Borrasi, is one of only three chefs nominated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent Italian food in Thailand. Her restaurant, iO Osteria Bangkok, is recognised by the prestigious Ospita Italiana; prior to opening her restaurants in Thailand and Singapore, she was Chef-Patron of the legendary Il Corallo in Rome, Italy, for 12 years.
ABOUT ET IN ARCADIA
Et in Arcadia is a lifestyle company with a mission to restore our harmony with nature through food stories and experiences. We work with passionate and talented chefs, educators and storytellers to curate transformative courses and trips exploring the stories of the people, land and spirit behind what we eat and drink.
BENEFITS OF JOINING MANTECARE
* Personal instruction from an experienced Italian chef in an intimate, small-group setting
* Learn both Italian food culture and culinary technique through an interactive, learner-centred approach
* Opportunity to meet and engage with fellow like-minded, curious people passionate about food and cooking!
With the exception of our launch pilot class, each session is limited to 10 persons only. Fees are non-refundable, but places are transferable. For more information, contact us at info@arcadia-fine-foods.com.
Private individual and group sessions can also be arranged to suit your timing and preferences.
We're looking forward to welcoming you to MANTECARE very soon. A dopo!