III. Meal Appeal Foods not only need to taste good, food should also look good. Some people say…. “We eat with our eyes”. Do you agree?

1.The following are factors to consider when making a meal look as good as it tastes. A.Flavor- The right combination of flavors makes a meal more enjoyable. Example- The mild flavors of the cornbread and lettuce, tomatoes and carrots contrast with the spicy flavors of the chili and salsa. B.Texture- a variety of textures adds interest to a meal. Example- The crisp texture of the lettuce, peppers and onions contrasts with the softness of the chili and corn bread.

C.Color- a meal with only one color is far less appealing than one with a variety of colors. Example- Tomatoes and fresh fruit provide attractive color accents. D.Shape and Size- the shapes and sizes of foods Can be varied for an appetizing look. Example- fruit salads can have square, triangle and even round shapes. E.Temperature- Consider varying the temperature of foods in a meal. Example- the coolness of the celery and blue Cheese contrasts with the hot buffalo wings.

2.Garnishes A.Garnish- a food or seasoning used to decorate a meal. B.Examples- parsley (herbs & spices), fruits, vegetables and candy.

Meal Appeal Foods not only need to taste good, food should also look good. Some people say…. “We eat with our eyes”. Do you agree?

The following are factors to consider when making a meal look as good as it tastes. _______- The right combination of flavors makes a meal more enjoyable. Example- The mild flavors of the cornbread and lettuce, tomatoes and carrots contrast with the spicy flavors of the chili and salsa. ____________- a variety of textures adds interest to a meal. Example- The crisp texture of the lettuce, peppers and onions contrasts with the softness of the chili and corn bread.

_______- a meal with only one color is far less appealing than one with a variety of colors. Example- Tomatoes and fresh fruit provide attractive color accents. ______________- the shapes and sizes of foods Can be varied for an appetizing look. Example- fruit salads can have square, triangle and even round shapes. ___________- Consider varying the temperature of foods in a meal. Example- the coolness of the celery and blue Cheese contrasts with the hot buffalo wings.

Garnishes ________- a food or seasoning used to decorate a meal. Examples- parsley (herbs & spices), fruits, vegetables and candy.