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© Jennifer Choquette
© Jennifer Choquette
5 meal appeal factors are…
TextureHow 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
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© Jennifer Choquette
How can this texture be improved?
Before
After
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
© Jennifer Choquette
How can this shape & size be improved?
Before
After
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?
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+ = 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
© Jennifer Choquette
ColorSelect 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.
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How can this color be improved?
Before
After
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
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© Jennifer Choquette
How could this flavor be improved?
Before
After
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What meal appeal factor does this plate lack in?
Texture
What meal appeal factor do these plates lack in?
Shape & Size
© Jennifer Choquette
© Jennifer Choquette
What meal appeal factor does this plate lack in?
Color
What meal appeal factor does this meal lack in?
Flavor© Jennifer Choquette
© Jennifer Choquette
Menu Planning Principles
Variety
Balance
Nutrition
Flexibility
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Meal Planning Steps1. 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.
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
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© Jennifer Choquette
Plating Techniques
Using Sauces
Plate Painting
Variety of Shapes
Variety of Temperatures
Complimenting Flavors
Garnishing
Height
Crunch Component
Bon Appétit!
© Jennifer Choquette