Jeremy Rock Smith
Faculty
Jeremy Rock Smith, Kripalu faculty, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and began his career in classical French cuisine, working in fine restaurants in the United States and abroad. In 2005, Jeremy’s love for teaching and natural foods led him to Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, where he applied his classical training to creating healthy cuisine in their kitchen and as a demonstration chef. He joined the Kripalu Kitchen in 2010 as Chef de Cuisine, served as its Executive Chef until 2022, and is the author of The Kripalu Kitchen: Nourishing Food for Body and Soul.
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Upcoming Programs
Resources
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5 Ways to Embrace Winter, Kripalu-Style Create new, healthy routines, learn how to take cold-weather comfort food to the next level, and adventure into the snow-covered woods this winter at Kripalu.
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Behind the Scenes in the Kripalu Kitchen Take a guided tour and find out where all the magic happens!
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Kripalu Perspectives: Food, Glorious Food! with Jeremy Rock Smith Kripalu faculty Jeremy Rock Smith discusses how food nourishes us not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually.
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The Summer Foodie One of the best things about summer is eating fresh produce in season. When it's local and organic, that's even better.
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4 Things to Do with Your Extra Day Leap Day may look and feel like any other day of the year, but why not treat it like a rare and special gift?
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9 Heart-Opening Things Couples Can Do at Kripalu If Valentine's Day has you thinking about how to nurture your relationship, consider stepping outside your daily routine together, and into a space that’s…
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Cooking as Self-Care In mindfully creating our meals, we nourish ourselves and others, both physically and spiritually.
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The Yoga of ‘Chopped’ Kripalu faculty Jeremy Smith was the first-ever 'Chopped' competitor from a yoga center.
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Five Tips for Feeling Empowered in the Kitchen, from Kripalu’s Culinary Ambassador Getting back in the kitchen for the first time in a while?
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How to Experience Fall at Kripalu Experience autumn in the Berkshires with all five senses—at the retreat center and in the beautiful landscapes and picturesque towns that surround our campus.
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Kripalu Recipe: Buddha Bowl Here's how to fill your bowl with a balance of colorful greens, grains, vegetables, protein-rich foods, nuts, seeds, seasonings, and sauces.
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Behind the Scenes in the Kripalu Bakery From sourdough to scones, all the deliciousness happens in the Kripalu Bakery! Take a guided tour with Kripalu faculty Jeremy Rock Smith.
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Being the Helper: Confessions of an Unenthusiastic Cook As a perfectionist who finds it hard to multi-task, author and Kripalu faculty Lara Tupper find that cooking pushes all my buttons.
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5 Yoga and Ayurveda Tips for Happy, Healthy Travel Get ready for the road with yoga and Ayurveda tools that can counteract some of the common physical and emotional issues that often come with travel.
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The Joy of Cooking “I always think of cooking as empowering, and compare it to having a practice like yoga."
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Eating Your Way to Good Health The Paleo diet argues for a return to how our ancestors ate—mainly fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, with limited amounts of fish, seafood, poultry, and…
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