The Ritual of Order in the House of Food

There is a profound silence that descends upon the home after the evening meal has been consumed. It is not an empty silence, but one filled with the heavy scent of spices and the warmth of shared company. In this moment, when the plates are cleared and the guests have departed or retreated to their rest, the true test of domestic harmony begins. Many view the cleaning of the kitchen as a burden, a chore to be rushed through so that one may escape to the comfort of the sofa. (suite…)