Down to Earth : Changing the way we eat
An exciting announcement for those in London in September!
Along my substack musings I wanted to announce an exciting, collaborative supper club coming up on the 21st of September as a part of London Design Festival! I invite you to book your tickets to join culinary artist Barney Pau, ceramicist Francesca Anfossi, and curator Huma Kabakci (me) at e5 Bakehouse for a food-focused experiential exploration of challenging how we eat, to change what we eat.
Throughout this evening, with intricately designed ceramics by Anfossi and a carefully curated menu, each course will explore a different aspect of this journey, examining the most detrimental farming practices causing ecological collapse and the diverse techniques that might feed us into the future. Expect 'pesticide' sprays, edible soils, cakes of diverse grains, and fermented brews. Francesca has also made a new series of ceramic plates, platters and spoons specifically responding to the theme of the dinner, focused on the cycle from seed to plate. Hand made in terracotta with cut-out shapes of vegetables, mushroom and seeds, offering a visual and tactile celebration of agriculture and seed cultivation.
The immersive dining experience with an uniquely curated menu by Barney and project management by Huma, where the presentation of food on these plates and platters enhances the thematic connection between what we eat and how it is grown. Diners are invited to appreciate the flavours and textures of their meals by using Anfossi’s sensorial spoons, but also hoping to appreciate the agricultural heritage and effort that bring food to their tables. This event will also feature a range of e5's sourdough bread, made using a 200-year-old starter and baked using in-house milled grains sourced from regenerative growers. Guests will also be able to take home with them a slight surprise to continue their exploration of regenerative grain growing. Each ticket includes four courses of plant-based food, a riso-print booklet, a delicious digestif, and a surprise interactive ceramic gift to take home.
For more information do go on the London Design Festival page here.