JUST COOK IT!

When you go to an Ayurvedic cooking class with Radhana, it isn't only about the food. It's also about Radhana, an ebullient, even joyous, Earth mother-type. And she's sexy and incredibly smart to boot! The nutritionist in me is a little suspicious of some of Ayurveda's claims, but Radhana's common sense (e.g. big breakfasts aren't for everyone) and quirky stories more than make up for it. No topic is taboo - Radhana cracks jokes about marriage, children, bodies, sleeping, and eating.

From her Spices for Immunity class:

Turmeric is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory - mix it with an equal part of raw honey for a natural (and cheap) alternative to cough syrup, cold remedies, etc. (No wonder her business is called Fearless Cooking!)

To aid digestion: Sprinkle a dime-sized piece of fresh ginger with a few drops of fresh lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt. Put it down the hatch and then eat your meal as usual.

Suck on a bit of star anise instead of having a breath mint or to help quit smoking.

Learn more, smell spices frying for kitchari (a mild-tasting Ayurvedic soup that you'll likely get to try), and listen to Radhana's laid-back approach to living. Some of her classes are even free! Email radhana@fearlesscooking.ca for a complete schedule.