In my humble opinion, beautifully presented food is art.
Here’s my proof, a selection of photos I took at Châteauform’s Les prés d’Ecoublay location near Paris, where I attended a series of workshops.
Enticingly arranged salad bar – heights, textures, colors, condiments and artsy props draw you in A sumptuous cheese board creates a feeling of plentifulnessA bountiful selection of fruits; it’s genius to use the coconuts as part of the displayBrownies and kiwi, an unlikely but amazingly complementary pair, texture-wise and color-wiseShapes, colors and textures create an alluring vision, and the flowers bring freshness and heightBright vegetables accent the savory meats and crusty breads; I almost didn’t want to disturb this tableau by taking anything, it was so perfect
Advice on food presentation is easily available on the internet, as in this article from Escoffier, and my own humble treatise on garnishing, but when I need inspiration, I think I’ll just look at these pictures and remember how these beautifully arranged culinary exhibits made me feel satisfied before I even took the first bite.
Practice, practice, practice. That’s how you get and stay good. That’s kind of what Storyteller is about. And, even when we have no professional plans for her, that’s why NJ plays 3-4 hours a day.
Oh, this food is so comforting to look at and you know I am a major cheese monger, so of course I had to stop there and stay awhile drooling. Thank you for all of it.
Meanwhile… in the kitchen, some guy is just shoveling this stuff out there because they are very late. 🙂
LOL, there’s probably some truth to that…they’ve done this so many times it’s probably just instinct or muscle memory that makes it so beautiful.
Practice, practice, practice. That’s how you get and stay good. That’s kind of what Storyteller is about. And, even when we have no professional plans for her, that’s why NJ plays 3-4 hours a day.
Oh, this food is so comforting to look at and you know I am a major cheese monger, so of course I had to stop there and stay awhile drooling. Thank you for all of it.
Stay as long as you like, Anne! Glover Gardens is open for business. 🙂