When offering food to Kṛṣṇa, remember...

• The offering actually begins in the kitchen, so don't taste the food during the cooking. Let Krsna be the first to enjoy.

• When the cooking is finished, place a generous portion on a plate for Krsna. If possible, reserve a set of plates and bowls for His exclusive use.

• Set the plate before a picture of Krsna.

• In a devotional mood, ask Krsna to accept your offering. You can do this by reciting three times the Hare Krsna mantra:

• Afterward, remove the food from the offering plate. This food and any food remaining in the cooking pots may now be served.