Jean Torné’s week long Seasonal Kitchen programme began on Sunday at the Concord Institute, with what appeared to be a couple of cooking sessions, where students learned to create some delicious, nourishing meals. But as ever, Jean put something else on the table. He began by setting a context for the week, for an exploration in our relationship with food. He asked ‘what is the food of Human Beings in the 21st century?’ We are currently engaged in this enquiry. Taking into account all we have learned, but somehow also leaving it behind. Holding no belief. Prepared to do what it takes to acquire the art of cooking, and eating, with consciousness. And as an act of love.
