Thanks Jan. Great response. And I couldn't agree more.

I think you, by the sound of it, are way past this level. I was intending for the 12 dishes to be a launch pad. Perhaps I need to highlight that?

This was one I did years ago. I think it deals with more of the issues you raise:

https://medium.com/@uvebruce/why-do-they-call-it-a-brigade-of-chefs-4a2f1ef329a3

And I did one on investing in herbs and spices I think, which I think is more thorough.

But thanks for reading and commenting so accurately and fully. Much appreciated.