Thread: Food fads: smearing and piling

Quote: Originally Posted by sandra_nz Foams are another trend that, annoyingly, don't seem to be going away. Yes, I forgot about them. If I want to eat air, I'll just open my mouth.

Foams are another trend that, annoyingly, don't seem to be going away.

Quote: Originally Posted by NineToTheSky and it squishes all the flavours together. I find I spend my time deconstructing it. Not that I completely agree with all modern plating practices, but my impression (from lots of Food Network viewing) is that the pile is supposed to be eaten together. The chef *wants* those flavors to blend in a single bite. As near as I can tell, it's a way of letting them use strong flavors but provide a...

Plates presented that way do look pretty, but as you point out once you cut into it the effect is ruined. I usually use my knife and fork to lift the top layer (generally the protein) to the side, and then proceed.

I like the squid ravioli in a lemongrass broth and free-range rabbit with goat-cheese profiteroles, maple syrup and arugula, the swordfish meatloaf with onion marmalade and roasted partridge breast with corn chowder bisque, peanuts and dill, and the blackened lobster with strawberry sauce and peach ravioli.

You want to upsize that?

My daughter piles her corn on her mashed potatoes and my husband smears his mashed potatoes on his meatloaf. I feel both these practices are wrong on a deep and spiritual level, because every right-thinking person knows different foods aren't supposed to touch on the plate.