Marieke's Art of Living

COOKING with the RAJ: A Discovery of North Indian Culture & Cuisines

This tour shares with you the cultural history, rich nuances, immense variety and magic of Rajasthani culture and cuisine in a mix of days that includes excursions, discussions, hands-on classes, demonstrations, market visits, and special dinners.

There is also plenty of opportunity for wonderful sightseeing, shopping and local interaction.
For guests not wanting to participate in culinary sessions, we have arranged wonderful activities.

The Tour will be hosted by Marieke Brugman. A highly regarded chef and teacher, talented presenter and passionate educator in her own right, Marieke has developed an intimate and compelling relationship with India and has befriended many stunning cooks and amassed a portfolio of treasured recipes that reflect the traditions of private estates to the skills of professional chefs, from the rustic to the grandly noble. There could be no more unique an opportunity to understand the connection between culture and cuisine in this astounding country.
For fifteen years, Marieke has been leading tours to Rajasthan that enthral our guests. The exotic vibrancy of the sub-continent, its explosion of colour, stunning palaces and forts, austerely beautiful desert landscapes, thronging bazaars, amazing stillness in even the largest crowds, elegant and hospitable people, rich spiritual traditions, the commonplaceness of elephants and camels, and a vast and complex culinary history of immense variety captivate and beckon year after year.

Shielded from the maddening aspects of solo travelling in India, guests can immerse themselves in the richness and myriad contrasts of Rajasthan's fabulous culture and architecture. Indulge in the luxury of some superb hotels. Relish the fragrance, perfumes, and spiciness of wonderful food. Learn to cook a wonderful variety of unique dishes under expert guidance. Explore the bazaars and markets and artisan wares that abound.

This exciting program will be offered in conjunction with our New York Associates, the wonderful Epicurious Travel Company Tour de Forks

HIGHLIGHTS

Cocktails “at home” in Delhi with the Jodhpur Royal family, Rani Chandresh Kumari, a politician;
A night at Lake Palace Hotel with a royal barge "Gangaur" party on Lake Pichola, with time to explore the famed white marble city of Udaipur;
A unique introduction to Karan cuisine with the of a scion of the Bedla clan who will share the priceless culinary tradition of his family.
Two nights at Devigarh Palace with hands-on cooking classes with their Executive Chef exploring spices, the cuisines from the four corners of India and Ayurvedic dietary principles. A further two nights at the very special, luxurious tented camp of Chhatra Sagar at Nimaj where the family manage their own organic farm which provides superior produce for delectable cuisine. Two nights in Jaipur at Rajvilas with an elephant picnic safari, vists in a private home and time to explore this fascinating city.
Tribal and folk entertainments in splendid heritage properties.

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