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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Dumb

Apparently, professionals disagree with you. So that makes you the dumb one. It doesn't have to be fancy either.

A new study led by Professor Charles Spence, the Oxford University gastrophysicist making waves in the food industry, has proven beyond doubt that making something look good makes it effectively taste better too.

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...food-enjoyable

Presentation is crucial when serving any meal," says Michael Crane, corporate executive chef of ARAMARK, which provides food services to hospitals, universities, stadiums, and businesses around the world. "You need to create 'art' to make your food interesting. If it looks good, they will want to try it, and that goes for healthier meals too."...

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Why Food Should Be Fun

"We eat with our eyes," says Lisa Katic, RD, an advisory board member of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition and a member of the Food Culinary Professionals Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. Color and texture are as important as taste, says Katic.

That's true for both kids and adults.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/ar...food-look-good