The Kitchn Archive: Mar 16, 2014

Throughout time and many traditions, the household altar is often placed in the kitchen, the heart of the home and the place from which all activity flows. In some ways, the hearth itself is an altar, centering the household with the offering of food and nourishment, warmth, and a place to gather. In general, we don’t see many home altars these days, which is too bad.