#food-styling

Instagram-worthy acai bowl styling. Base: blend frozen acai, banana, berries, splash of almond milk (thick consistency). Bowl arrangement: 1. Smooth base with back of spoon. 2. Toppings in sections: sliced banana, strawberries, blueberries, granola, coconut flakes, chia seeds, honey drizzle. 3. Arrange by color gradient. 4. Add edible flowers. Photography: natural light, 45-degree angle, shallow depth of field. Props: wooden board, white marble, greenery. Explain visual appeal psychology and color theory in food photography.

Molecular gastronomy foam for plating. Equipment: immersion blender, lecithin or egg white. Base: any flavorful liquid (soup, juice, reduction). Method: 1. Add 0.5-1% lecithin to liquid. 2. Blend at surface to incorporate air. 3. Let rest 1 minute (large bubbles pop). 4. Scoop fine foam with spoon. Applications: parmesan foam on pasta, beet foam on fish, basil foam on caprese. Stability: serve immediately, soy lecithin for longer hold. Explain surface tension and foam structure. Practice ratios for different densities.