Remember when you were a kid and adults would say “don’t play with your food!” Who would ever have imagined that a whole genre of the social media universe is centered around a concept that we were told was wrong!

OK, obviously food styling is a little different than just pushing unwanted peas and carrots around on your plate. But what about taking those peas and carrots and creating a smiley face? Or making a face out of chocolate chips and whipped cream on your pancakes? Or creating a heart with pepperonis on your pizza? That, my friend, is food design and exploration aka food styling.

Heading into the kitchen can sometimes with daunting when you want to host or bring something to a party. I am here to let you know that you don’t always have to cook something from scratch to wow your guests. I am not an amazing cook. Because of that, food styling has become my best friend as I am sure it will become yours too!

Don’t doubt yourself. You are more than capable. Take it from a chronic over-thinker and self-doubter – with a little patience and a pinch of creativity, anyone can become a food stylist.