hmmmm

1st question:

L, What were you wearing?

2nd question, why does that sound too strange?

What can make food interesting is the removal of Dogmatic ideals and working with complimentary flavors or contrasting flavors. These items that reach out need to have the flavors managed well.

My favorite ice cream to make (has been for 15 years) is Saffron. Even Rosewater is incredible. We used to make spicy peanut sorbets etc...

Horseradish can have the heat removed and retain the flavor. Then sweetening it is not that crazy.

Some fantastic combinations:
Mango and green peppercorns
Rosemary and pears
Bay leaves as a sweet item are terrific
Bacon is being used alot, candied as a compliment in desserts and it can work well
Cumin also accents sweet items well

Carry on.