When I was writing The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook in 2006, I kept coming
up with more ideas and recipes to add to the book. Brian and the staff at
Arsenal finally said, “Save it for the next book; we have to get this one to the
press!” And that’s how The Tastes of Ayurveda began. Since then I have
maintained my curiosity about food, yoga, and living life to the fullest. I have
continued to collect recipes from my own inspiration, family, friends, fellow
yogis and yoginis, backyard gardeners, and people who have returned to
and/or never stopped following ancient traditions and maintain a zest for
food, life, and contributing to both their local and global communities.