Ever wonder why restaurants feature photos on the menu? It’s pretty simple, actually. People respond to the color of food. Our sense of sight connects to our sense of taste in a way that creates an expectation causing a positive physical response. It’s no secret our taste buds are ruled by the appearance of food before one morsel ever reaches our mouth. Think about it. Cravings conjure up memories of satisfaction. Mealtime then becomes an emotional all-star event tapping into our senses. And speaking of stars…Some of my posts have received a nod from the “Food Network” on Twitter (Snapshotsincursive@DornaGail) as well as Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, on Instagram @gail_dorna. This continuous journey of the palate gives me time with you. Thanks very much to all of my guests and followers on http://snapshotsincursive.com for the uplifting support, award nominations, and moving words of encouragement. What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? It’s as simple as A-B-C. I love to cook, and my husband loves that I do it often. Most recipes serve 2-4 people, but can be easily modified. Leftovers are golden morsels to be eaten later or shared with others. Seeing a smile of gratitude keeps me going. Now take a deep breath, inhale the aromas, and join me on a tasteful journey entitled, “EATING MY WAY THROUGH THE ALPHABET: THE COLOR OF FOOD!”
The Color of Food
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We eat with our eyes, don’t we?
Joanna
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I certainly do. 😍🍃
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My mother-in-law, an incredible chef, always said to let them eat with their eyes first, and she was so right. Color has so much to do with the appeal.
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I’m so happy to hear that. Sometimes I look at food and think, “It’s so pretty”. 👀🍃
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Congrats on being recognized by the Food Network!! And Ina Garten!! You deserve all of it!! ❤
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I think I was the most surprised when Le Cordon Bleu “liked” my post. 🙏🏻🍃
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This reminds me of my son. He doesn’t like going into restaurants which presents their food in pictures outside of the restaurant. To him, it has a cheap touch.
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I just heard a line in a movie where the woman said, “I don’t trust restaurants that post pictures of their food.” I’m the opposite. 🤣
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LOL!!! Yes, that’s totally my son too 🤣
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One of my most memorable meals (in a good way) was in a restaurant that posted pictures outside.
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See? It also helps me when I go to a Mexican restaurant because I’m not as familiar with the variety of dishes. 👏
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I like the mother in law saying, “eat with the eyes first.”. I would add, with the nose second.
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Oh my YES. We have those senses for a reason. 👀 👂 👃 👄 👏
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Intriguing
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Yes, it is. 🍃🌸
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It saddens me to see a great recipe improperly plated. It is absolutely true we eat with our eyes first and color is everything
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It happens more than people realize, doesn’t it? 😜
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Thanks for the nod! 🍃🌸
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