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Food Illusions

A chef creates desserts that look like random everyday objects — and his optical illusions will play tricks on your eyes. At first glance, Ben Churchill's Instagram and Facebook pages seem to be filled with photos of random, inedible objects and savory dishes like eggs over toast. A self-described food illusionist, Churchill regularly transforms decadent cakes into dirty kitchen sponges, fresh parfaits into moldy oranges, and panna cottas into ashtrays — all while ensuring his creations remain delicious, despite what they may look like. Read more ... Original story on businessinsider.com Original story on au.news.yahoo.com

Inventor of guilt-free desserts is world's top pastry chef

Her desserts are often not at all sweet and she couldn't give a fig if people complain that they don't look great on Instagram. But that did not stop Jessica Prealpato being named the best pastry chef on the planet Tuesday by the World's 50 Best Restaurants ranking, the first woman ever to receive the honour. The 32-year-old French woman, who is about to have her first child, is the creator of a whole new genre of guilt-free patisserie. Read more ...

Restaurants adapt to the age of social media

Restaurants adapting to the age of social media to get more people to dine in. When people look for restaurants to visit, some may use social media to help. Read more ... Original story on fox10phoenix.com Original story on forbes.com

Key Tips For Launching A Successful Restaurant

For many people, opening a restaurant is a dream. One of the many things I find so interesting about the restaurant business is the blend of creative artistry and the detailed and challenging business aspects necessary to be successful. Generally, regardless of the type of restaurant, the planning and considerations are the same. I'll cover a few of the top line elements here. At the beginning of the process, you should write a simple business plan. Read more ...

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