Is presentation important to you when it comes to food ?

I'm not particularly great at presentation but I recognize it's important. If something looks good, people will enjoy the meal more.

So if I go out to eat and there's been serious effort put into presentation I'll absolutely think highly of that.

And a key thing is presentation should look delicious. If it just looks ornamental the point has been missed.

I used to think a lot about presentation when I was making platters of appetizers for my singles group. I was the Hospitality Hostess. My shrimp and tomato appetizers were beautiful on the platter, and my watermelon and mango skewers were presented on a halved out round watermelon in a watermelon decorated bowl. Some of the people in my group used to call me Martha Stewart.

BUT showing off your skills for a group is different for me than cooking at home. When I am cooking for myself or for a friend, I worry more about flavors.

This made me think of preparing the family dinner for my siblings and Mom & relevant spouses, etc. My two older brothers, while arguably sophisticated in some ways, and certainly educated, were both single and lived like gnus with furniture. When I made the mashed potatoes I used a mixer and when I took it out of the bowl, the beaters accidentally made a wave-like pattern on top ending with the flourish of a Dairy Queen curl on top. My brothers were awestruck by my artistry.

As long as it doesn't look like gravel on a shingle, in a private kitchen, I don't judge presentation although I appreciate it. I do consider it when paying for a meal and when I cook I try to make it pretty.

It is to a point. I cook with love. So that is evident in how it tastes. I don't have fancy dishes. I do love when my son and his gf and my friends come over to eat. My silverware is nice. My dishes are simple. And the joy we experience while we chat and talk and laugh is what is the best about the presentation. I offer homecooked meals made with love. I offer lots of variety. And everyone always loves my home and my atmosphere. I treasure these times.

It's usually very important. Though if it's just me and my brother(s), I may just throw some ground beef in some macaroni lol

I don't usually try to make my dishes prettied up when I'm cooking for other people but at the same time, I try not to make it messy, either.

no

When cooking for someone I like to make it presentable, same for if they cook for me, but in general I just throw it on there.

Not too much, no. Actually, I watch shows like CHOPPED and wonder at how they plate things in pretty piles.

If I am cooking, yes, I make sure it looks nice.

If I am hungry, not even taste matters at that point.

I just like to put food on the plate where it doesn't over lap the other food. Its good enough.

It doesn't really have to look as perfect as it does in magazines, but it helps.

Yes, absolutely. Even when I cook for myself presentation is important.

I like a neat appearance but if the garnishments become merely obstacles than no

Sure, even McDonalds makes an attempt.

My mum says you eat with your eyes first. I do.

Absolutely. Presentation is very important

Occasion day, yes. But, normally just less.

😂

I do more so when it comes to baking.

I like it messy

Of course

Yes.

yes

Yes! I would make it extra special for someone else but wouldn't care if it were done for me or not, 😋as long as it tastes good.🍲🍷🍰

I try to, definitely. If it doesn’t look appetizing, folks won’t want to eat it, no matter how delicious it may be. 😄

I’m more likely to notice the plate than the food on it.

No, better eat before you come over.

Just color.

Home cooked no

Restaurant yes