Food as Art

When I was a child, playing with your food was strictly forbidden. It turns out that playing with your food can actually be good for children. Creating food art is a great way for children (and adults), especially picky eaters, to develop a sense of curiosity and fun about food. They can explore colors and textures without the expectation of having to consume the food. Playing with their food allows them to have control over what they eat, but still have fun and explore foods they may not be ready to try yet. Studies have shown that preschoolers who are allowed to play with their food are more likely to try new things and eat a more varied diet and less likely to develop neophobia (fear of tasting new things).

In case you do want to consume the masterpiece, make sure to wash the produce and wash hands before diving into the creative process.  

After doing some research for this article, I decided to host a food art experience with my coworkers. It was a great brain break in the office. Check out our creations, or look for this book to see some professional creations. Art never tasted so good