The Perfect Recipe for Progress

I invited sixteen creative guests to not only share their thoughts but experience my blindfold tasting -- in collaboration with Mary Gammon, co-founder of Gourmet Vida.

During this experience, participants shared sensory deprivation and exhilaration as Mary and I moved through the five flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. The unexpected brought delight, and it was truly an evening of magic. Being blindfolded built connection and trust. I imagine, on some level, this helped my friends [they didn't all know each other] feel safe to express themselves openly when it came time for the thought-provoking community conversation about what else is possible for the art community on the Suncoast.