This evening’s dinner is inspired by scents, spices, and other elements used in prayers in the temples and monasteries of the Himalayas. In this region these ingredients may take the form of offerings or be burned as incenses and are believed to be auspicious and to enhance one’s well being. Tonight we offer you a small taste, including saffron, sandalwood, goji berries, cardamom,  rose petals, dates, lotus, turmeric, sesame seeds, ghee, star anise, ginger, coconut, basil, and mustard seed. We hope that that this meal will bring the world of the Nine Rivers a little closer to you.

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Nine Rivers Gala

Rubin Musuem of Art

October 7, 2008