ACK: Acknowledgements

I wish to express my thanks to everyone who offered criticism and help for the preparation of this book. This book has come together by the grace of Lord Krsna and my spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and with the help of devotees who, despite their own engagements and projects, found the time to assist in whatever way they could. In particular, I would like to thank Umapati dasa for his invaluable help in editing the book and for his advice and dedication; His Holiness Jayadvaita Swami for his expert advice and his polishing of the final manuscript; Taponidhi dasa for composing and designing the book; Vilasini dasi for proofreading and indexing; Satyaraja dasa for his research; Mukhya dasi, Kisori dasi, and Kanti dasi for eagerly sharing their culinary secrets; Anandini dasi and Aharada dasi for enthusiastically and diligently kitchen-testing all the recipes; and my wife, Mahamedha dasi, for putting family considerations aside in order to help in many ways.

Special thanks to Boutique Gerard Willi and Kishori Boutique, in Paris, for their loan of Indian accessories for the photographs.