The Sri Radha Govinda Temple offers courses on the art of ancient Vedic cooking. In English we sometimes hear: “You are what you eat”. This is certainly a fact and those who have tried different diets will testify to this. A vegetarian diet is considered a diet in the mode of goodness. This is called Sattva Guna in Sanskrit. Such foods include Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Milk Products, Beans, Nuts etc. It is stated that if one wants to advance in spiritual realization he must be situated in the mode of goodness. Only from the mode of goodness can one actually come to the joyful spiritual platform.

The Knowledge of food is not just of recipes but is a science of living. In Sanskrit this is known as Ayurveda. Pure foods enable the body and mind to perform at its best thereby removing any impediments of health. The sublime knowledge of this science is elaborately mentioned in the Vedas. In order to perfectly receive this Knowledge one should obtain this from a bona fide spiritual master. Such Knowledge of the Vedas was taught widely by Srila Prabhupada, a bona fide spiritual master in disciplic succession and the founder of the International society for Krishna Consciousness. So the classes will enable you to learn this wonderful art of vegetarian cooking, as has been practiced for thousands of years.

There are 3 classes given once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. Each class lasts for about 2-3 hours. However, an alternative schedule can possibly be worked out. After taking these classes you will be able to prepare an opulent vegetarian feast as if you have had years of experience.

It is a real ‘Hands On’ Cooking class, so one isn’t merely observing and then expected to go home and repeat the recipe. You will personally get to take part in the different procedures and will be guided through them. Everyone will get a copy of the recipes being cooked that day. You will also experience the art of cooking as per Vedic standards. This includes cooking clean in body and mind, not tasting the preps while being prepared and not excessively smelling what is later to be offered to the Lord for His satisfaction.

The climax of the cooking class is putting a beautiful plate together to offer to the Lord. The unoffered food stuffs upon being offered become spiritualized and transforms into Prasadam (The Lords mercy). The food is then honored to full satisfaction.