Bangkok--25 Dec--Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Ever thought how nice it would be to learn to cook spa cuisine? If so, the Mandara Academy of Spa Cuisine is for you. The first its kind in Bangkok, our cooking school can show you how, by using a combination of Asian and Western cuisines, you can promote well being and a healthier way of life. The name “Mandara” comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara Spa has embraced the legend with its unique and exotic spa treatments that reflect the beauty, spirit and traditions of those ancient times and the soul and ritual of Asian culture. The serenity and well being of spa pursuits must go hand in hand with healthy eating to create balance and harmony. This can be achieved only through finding the freshest ingredients and using organic fruit and vegetables. This is the ethos behind Mandara Academy of Spa Cuisine which aims to appeal to all our health-conscious guests at Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Let us take care of both the outside and the inside of your body through our special spa cuisine package. The Journey of Mandara Academy of Spa Cuisine: Our hostess and spa chef will greet you on arrival at the Academy of Spa Cuisine and your unique journey will begin with a selection of chilled Thai herbal drinks and a cool lemongrass scented towel. Then you will be escorted to the Mandara Spa and indulged with an hour-long Bali Floral Oil Massage. After emerging feeling relaxed and balanced, our spa hostess will escort you back to the Academy of Spa Cuisine, where the fun begins. Our professional Thai spa chef will give you an overview and tips on balanced cuisine. Our chef will then explain the positive and negative effects to the body of the various ingredients used and how to prepare and keep all of the vitamins and minerals in your dishes. A selection of menus is provided for you to learn how to cook along with explanations of their medical benefits. The menus are separated into meal periods and a selection of healthy beverages will also be served to you during the session. Then it’s time to sit back and enjoy the superb spa cuisine that you have just helped prepare and cook. This is when you will discover how great healthy cuisine really tastes. As you depart, our chef will present you with a Mandara Academy of Spa Cuisine apron and a collection of recipes so that you can enjoy cooking spa cuisine for your family and friends. This unique journey runs from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm, but can also be tailored made to suit your itinerary. The cost is 6,000++ baht per person (subject to tax and service charge). For more information and reservations, call 02 476 0022 ext 1416 or visit www.marriottdining.com MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Wanida Tardivel Tel: (66) 2 476 0022 Fax: (66) 2 476 1120 Email: [email protected]