The EARTH DINNER cards are designed to spark stories and memories of the foods and people we love, and perhaps to inspire new thinking about the foods we choose everyday.
Each card is designed so that everyone in the group can participate. Incorporate the cards into the whole evening. Above all, try to make sure each person has an opportunity to both share and listen to each other's stories. If you don't get through all of the cards, save them for your next celebration, or use them weekly at your dinner table! There are no wrong answers. Everyone wins this game!
Click to download a sample of EARTH DINNER™ cards
Create a Tradition - You may want to create a brand new tradition to organize your dinner. Delegate yourself or a guest as the host who decides how the cards will be incorporated into your festivities year after year.
Cards by Course - If you are going to serve your dinner in courses, you may want to have each guest pick a card per course. Or you could hide cards under your guests' plates or in their napkins before they arrive.
Card Exchange - You may want to incorporate some fun rules to spark more interaction. Give each guest the option of reading his or her card, or trading that card with another guest's (without knowing what each others' cards say.) Put some limits on the exchanges - only one exchange allowed per turn.
Remember, The EARTH DINNER cards inspire memories and creativity. The experience will vary from group to group. One card may be enough to spark an entire evening of conversation. Don't feel pressured to use all the cards in one sitting. Also, feel free to alter the question on the card as your memory is sparked. Let the evening evolve naturally and think about using the cards at family dinners on a regular basis.
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