Cooking for a Cause |
Spice up Food began in 2009 as a series of workshop-style vegetarian cooking classes.
All proceeds from the workshops go towards supporting various local and international charities. |
Standard Cooking Class Details
Standard Classes consist of 6-8 people. Special arrangements can be made for a larger group or fund-raising event. Private sessions can also be booked (minimum of 4), and will be tailored to your specific preferences and schedule.
- Introduction to the various spices, herbs and explanation on how to properly use them to dress-up any dish, adding a gourmet twist to your food and bring out unexpected flavors.
- Learn to plan a well balanced, complete vegetarian meal consisting of major food groups, including lentils, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products and vegetables.
- Interactive, participatory and hands-on instruction to prepare a multi-course meal starting from an appetizer, main dishes, dessert, followed by healthy green tea or famous Masala tea (chai).
- Each session is about 3 hour long including preparation time and are very interactive so be prepared to challenge your culinary skills, taste buds and learn how to Spice up Food!
Standard Classes consist of 6-8 people. Special arrangements can be made for a larger group or fund-raising event. Private sessions can also be booked (minimum of 4), and will be tailored to your specific preferences and schedule.
Testimonials
"Thanks to you once again for welcoming us into your home and sharing some of your knowledge and pleasure of cooking. The sights, sounds and smells inspired me to return home and try my hand at making my own garam masala mix (turned out quite well) and coconut curry (much to the pleasure of my husband and boys). I look forward to seeing you both again, learning some more techniques, sharing more stories and being in good company" ~ Talia
"The cooking class was very relaxing without much hard work. We all got a chance to do a little bit of everything (chopping, frying, sautéing, rolling, etc) and then sit down to enjoy the delicious meal we had prepared" ~ Judy
They truly are visionary cook...both have tremendous experience, confidence and skills and love to cook delicious food and enjoy the process!!! ~ Dipti
"Mukesh and Neerja's love for cooking Indian food was well known to us. They have alway served great tasty food. I am also aware that this family has been actively and sincerely involved in several charity works. Now they are combining the two by sharing their culinary expertise to support charities. Wonderful Idea! I wish them great success" ~ Rita
"thanks again for such a great class and introducing us to your action to help and serve others especially those in need." ~ Bonnie
"I wanted to thank you for the wonderful welcome Neerja and Mukesh. The food, mmm, was so good and colorful. I really enjoyed myself. Now I can’t wait for one of your other vegetarian classes. Your daughter is wonderful. Please let me know for your next class!
Cheers!" ~ Fanny
"I had a wonderful time at your home last month and felt like a learnt a lot! I think the class size (8 people) was just right. There was enough room for everyone to get around your island, and everyone got a chance to participate. I wouldn't change a thing!" ~Miranda
I loved the friendly and hands-on nature of the class.
"It is amazing how much food you were able to teach us to make in a short amount of time. The dishes don't really require specialty ingredients or materials, so what we learned seems very applicable in any home!" ~Dana
"Many thanks for sending me the recipes, and for the nice evening spent in your company. I really appreciated your hospitality and your training. As you can imagine, the first thing that I will try is ...basmati rice!" Jeannine.
"Thanks a lot for the lovely evening, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Now that I have seen these recipes made, I will definitely try some at home!" Joyce
"Thanks to you once again for welcoming us into your home and sharing some of your knowledge and pleasure of cooking. The sights, sounds and smells inspired me to return home and try my hand at making my own garam masala mix (turned out quite well) and coconut curry (much to the pleasure of my husband and boys). I look forward to seeing you both again, learning some more techniques, sharing more stories and being in good company" ~ Talia
"The cooking class was very relaxing without much hard work. We all got a chance to do a little bit of everything (chopping, frying, sautéing, rolling, etc) and then sit down to enjoy the delicious meal we had prepared" ~ Judy
They truly are visionary cook...both have tremendous experience, confidence and skills and love to cook delicious food and enjoy the process!!! ~ Dipti
"Mukesh and Neerja's love for cooking Indian food was well known to us. They have alway served great tasty food. I am also aware that this family has been actively and sincerely involved in several charity works. Now they are combining the two by sharing their culinary expertise to support charities. Wonderful Idea! I wish them great success" ~ Rita
"thanks again for such a great class and introducing us to your action to help and serve others especially those in need." ~ Bonnie
"I wanted to thank you for the wonderful welcome Neerja and Mukesh. The food, mmm, was so good and colorful. I really enjoyed myself. Now I can’t wait for one of your other vegetarian classes. Your daughter is wonderful. Please let me know for your next class!
Cheers!" ~ Fanny
"I had a wonderful time at your home last month and felt like a learnt a lot! I think the class size (8 people) was just right. There was enough room for everyone to get around your island, and everyone got a chance to participate. I wouldn't change a thing!" ~Miranda
I loved the friendly and hands-on nature of the class.
"It is amazing how much food you were able to teach us to make in a short amount of time. The dishes don't really require specialty ingredients or materials, so what we learned seems very applicable in any home!" ~Dana
"Many thanks for sending me the recipes, and for the nice evening spent in your company. I really appreciated your hospitality and your training. As you can imagine, the first thing that I will try is ...basmati rice!" Jeannine.
"Thanks a lot for the lovely evening, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Now that I have seen these recipes made, I will definitely try some at home!" Joyce