Day 16
[ID: Monk wearing a straw hat and karma flower. They are surrounded by bubblefruit and blue fruit, and holding a large popcorn cob. They are surrounded by green grassy foliage and they appear particularly happy. /End ID]
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Describing Food in Writing
I love food. And drinks.
When I think of the HP series, I recall the feasts. Treacle tarts and
puddings. Butterbeer. Food trolley on the train and chocolate frogs in
the Gryffindor common room.
Foods helps readers engage with the story, so it's good to know how
to describe them.
Just one Adjective
There's really no need to go overboard with how a particular
food tastes. If it's something that your readers are already familiar with, just add in a small detail.
Are the breakfast eggs yellow or white, clumpy or fluffy? Salty or
bland? Grainy or silky?
Just one adjective/detail is enough.
Think of the Character
Take note of each character's palate while you describe. Especially if you're writing in 1st person POV.
Someone in your cast may be a culinary artist and another content
with spray cheese.
Food descriptions can reveal a lot about character's personality and lifestyle.
Watch Food Shows
Master Chef. The Great British Baking Show. Aesthetic character
baking channel on YouTube.
Food shows usually have a section where they assess/review the food made, which might be helpful.
Recently, I've noticed that 1-minute food reviewers on YT Shorts are pretty good at graphic yet succinct taste descriptions!
Ratatouille
I'm not kidding!
If you ever want to get into the mind of someone who is passionate about food, or need inspiration yourself - check this movie out.
Just watching Remy's passion and the magic of the culinary arts will boost your writer soul with inspiration (or something like it,
anyway).
Experience Restaurants
The best research of all is probably experience, so the next time you eat a meal, challenge your palate.
Think about how it looks, tastes, and feels in you mouth.
If possible, try dishes your characters would eat and discern what they would detect. What elements of the disk would your character like?
Some Food Adjectives
Tangy
Creamy
Crispy
Tender
Juicy
Exquisite
Luscious
Gourmet
Wholesome
Delectable
Risk
Zesty
Succulent
Crunchy
Greasy
Gooey
Tart
Smoky
Savory
Marinated
Meaty
Moist
Battered
Dainty
Homestyle
Fudgy
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