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2. 5 meal appeal factors are… © Jennifer Choquette

3. Texture How a food is PREPARED affects the way it feels when you chew it. Give me some examples. To add crunch, serve carrots raw rather than cooked. Toast Italian bread slices to serve with a creamy tomato soup + © Jennifer Choquette

4. How can this texture be improved? Before After © Jennifer Choquette

5. Shape and Size A carrot can be cut into sticks, Diced, or circles. Tomatoes sliced vertically form wedges. Tomatoes sliced horizontally show a wagon wheel pattern. A whole ear of corn has a different impact from a scoop of corn kernels. Use knife skills to add variety and keep the same serving amount. © Jennifer Choquette

6. How can this shape & size be improved? Before After © Jennifer Choquette

7. The temperature of food affects it’s taste and texture, as well as its safety. Temperature Cold Cheese = Shredded or Sliced Hot Cheese = Melted and Stringy Cold Ice Cream = solid Warm Ice Cream = liquid vs. Same ingredients right? Think of one example in your group © Jennifer Choquette

8. + = yummy + = delicious Also remember that the outside temperature affects what food people enjoy. Ice cream stores, after all, are busier in July than in January © Jennifer Choquette

9. Color Select food in a variety of colors. Colorful fruits and vegetables brighten a meal. If the foods you are serving aren’t naturally colorful, find ways to brighten them. © Jennifer Choquette

10. How can this color be improved? Before After © Jennifer Choquette

11. Flavor Food flavors should harmonize. Foods in the same meal should keep the taste buds interested, not overwhelmed. Appetizer + Meal + Strawberry Desert = Lack of Flavor

12. How could this flavor be improved? Before After © Jennifer Choquette

13. What meal appeal factor does this plate lack in? Texture © Jennifer Choquette

14. What meal appeal factor do these plates lack in? Shape & Size © Jennifer Choquette

15. What meal appeal factor does this plate lack in? Color © Jennifer Choquette

16. What meal appeal factor does this meal lack in? Flavor © Jennifer Choquette

17. Menu Planning Principles VarietyBalanceNutritionFlexibility © Jennifer Choquette

18. Meal Planning Steps 1. Choose the main dish. 2.Select the staple food. Ex. Potatoes, rice, noodles, or stuffing. 3. Select one or two vegetables or sides. 4. Choose a salad and a bread. 5. Select the dessert and appetizer. © Jennifer Choquette

19. Weekly Meal Planning Planning for the week: –Allows you to make sure you are meeting your nutrition needs –Makes grocery shopping easier –Is more economical –Helps in making meals interesting; actually consider our factors –Avoid in food waste © Jennifer Choquette

20. Plating Techniques Using Sauces Plate Painting Variety of Shapes Variety of Temperatures Complimenting Flavors GarnishingHeight Crunch Component © Jennifer Choquette

21. Bon Appétit! © Jennifer Choquette