Holding the Space...

In order to facilitate the movement of energy, a space is necessary. In collaboration with Guns and Brushes Studios, I have, through Healthy Soul, Inc., embarked on the journey of nourishing the soul via the taste buds. Check out a short write up about the monthly event, Afro Asiatic Xchange, in this month's Third Space Productions Magazine.

http://thirdspacemagazine.com/?p=61

Afro-Asiatic Xchange:
Mission Statement

The Afro Asiatic Xchange is a love child born of a collaborative effort between Guns & Brushes Studios (Smokie Arce), and Healthy Soul, Inc. (Amber McZeal).
Afro-Asiatic Xchange is the heart of the cultural, culinary experience, bridging community through the xchange of creativity,culture, food, art and music--creating an opening for the nourishment of the soul. Fusion is a huge component of the Afro-Asiatic Xchange, which is evident in one of the dishes presented at the premier event: Tandoori Salmon Croquettes, bridging a Louisiana favorite with South Indian flair. Our collective intention, and the basis of collaboration between Guns and Brushes Studios and Healthy Soul, Inc., is to connect, upon the foundation of creativity. The monthly Afro-Asiatic event is the culinary arm of this intention, holding the space where this level of complex xchange can occur.

The premier event, Afro Asiatic Xchange: A Day of R.I.C.E.-Returning. Inside. Cultural. Evolution., was held on April 19, 2009. This event fused the Caribbean, French, Indian, and Creole cuisine. Dishes included Coconut Rice "Fruit-Shi", Aubergine Curry with stuffed Tomatoes, and Tandoori Salmon Croquettes with greens tossed in a Blood Orange Vinaigrette.

Chefs Included:
Frederick Tamarais,
Smokie Arce, and
Amber McZeal.

Artists included:
Luis, who was a Live Painter &
Sonia Whittle, on vocals.

These were their contributions to the event.

AAX

"Wisdom is achieved very slowly.This is because intellectual knowledge, easily acquired, must be transformed into emotional, or subconscious knowledge. Once Transformed, the imprint is permanent....Balance and Harmony are the Foundations of Wisdom...."

~The Masters

And so begins the journey of the pen, the descent of the mind into tangible form. This blog is dedicated to the silence within. The sounds yet uttered, the words unsaid...the knowledge still floating, awaiting birth. And as it is birthed within my heart, I hope to share it with you. In xchange, your presence begets my gratitude. The Afro Asiatic Xchange, in philosophy, is the pursuit of harmony, balance. It is my personal journey of inner synthesis and outer resonance. It is my urban ritual. It is the modern day rite of passage. It is the rhythm and synchronicity which is the blood-life of existence. This is the first post of many to come.