1.Do you think the hearth still has a central role? What will the hearth look like in 2020? Kitchen-talk?
As we move further and further into an efficiency/ productivity-based model we move away from the hearth’s central role. Discussions and family dinners around tables are often pushed aside for more “efficient” or “productive” uses of time. A hearth in 2020 might be a restaurant table or a living room tv area.
2. Which spices did you blend? Why?
Cardamom, Cumin, Hungarian Paprike, Clove, Vanilla, Salt.
The acidity (oranges) worked well with the warmth of my spice blend, as did the kale.
I chose my blend primarily by smell, looking for warmth and contrasting flavors to create a unique blend.