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DESCRIPTION:
Learn how to apply the principles
of Ayurvedic cooking to your daily food preparation. Ayurvedic
cooking is a mystery to many and simplicity to those who
know its secrets. When food is prepared with due regard
for the diner, greater nutritional value is imparted to
the foods. Everyone can master these principles and bring
greater nurturance to themselves and others through the
foods they prepare and eat on a daily basis. By remaining
present with the food preparation, the energy of the cook
informs the quality of the meal; the food tastes better
and greater balance is experienced by all. During this evening
you will learn, via both lecture and demonstration: How
our food choices impact our health;
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How to recognize the sources of the
six tastes and how these affect us
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Ways to incorporate these six tastes
in your meals
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How to bring greater consciousness
to your cooking preparation
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Ways to infuse the food with greater
life force energy
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Specific techniques used to impart
greater flavor to food and balance to meals, including
spicing techniques and best spices for the season
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Tips on dining for improvement of
digestion and overall health
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How to take these tips home and apply
them to your meals
You will be receiving notes, recipes, menu suggestions,
and samples of all foods prepared
About the
Instructor
Mary Thompson
Mary Thompson, CAS has been teaching fundamentals and clinical
protocols to students at the California College of Ayurveda
since her graduation in 1997. She also has developed and
taught Ayurvedic life skills to numerous groups through
independent classes, workshops and retreats. Her recognition
that conscious cooking leads to healthful dining inspired
her to develop cooking classes that empower people to incorporate
the principles of Ayurvedic cooking into their daily lives.
With her business, The Ayurvedic Approach, she has provided
seasonal cooking classes both in Grass Valley and in the
Bay Area. |
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