Food blogging is not just a pastime … it is an art form. Not only does it require cooking prowess for their work to stand out but they need an eye for design and photographic skill.
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Food bloggers love what they do. They love to cook – they love to bake – they love to entertain. Food bloggers enjoy the bells and whistles, too. You know – the tools and trimmings that bring their work to another level. They love gadgetry, time-saving gizmos and lavish sets for their “stage” – the table!
Kitchen Gadgets {Best Sellers} there seems to be no end to the variety of nifty little utensils and contraptions for kitchen FUN! This list is by no means comprehensive (how could it be?) but it gives you a good jumpstart. Think about what your food blogger (or foodie) likes to make most. That is a good place to start. Then venture out to what they may not be making for the lack of just the right thing. Go there!
- Avocado Peeler / Corer
- Baking Tools
- Bamboo Cutting Board Set
- Cutting Boards
- Food Chopper
- Herb Scissors
- Jalapeno Corer With Rack
- Lemon Squeezer
- Meat Handler and Shredding Claws
- Magic Bullet NutriBullet 12 Piece High Speed Blender
- Pineapple Corer
- Spiral Slicer
- Stand Mixer
- Zester Grater
Photographs: online, Pinterest and Yummly are two champions in social media that bolster food posts to the highest heights. The best photo wins! Help your food blogger do it with the best equipment. Cameras, lighting kits to set the stage and education are a winning trio!
- Cameras
- Lighting Kit
- Picmonkey
*Picmonkey is a free photo editing website that bloggers cannot do without. Paying for a premium membership as a gift would be so cool!
Research: there are so many rich resources that help chefs and bloggers to improve their craft. Cookbooks, books on food photography, cooking magazines and classes (photography and cooking) are all great sources of enrichment that food bloggers love!
Staging: what separates the amateurs from the pros? In the blogging world – imagery! Food bloggers don’t need four or more place settings. One or two will do. Plates of all kinds and sizes along with interesting glassware, placemats, tablecloths, napkins, vases, candles and trays make for photos that “wow” their audience. Yes, it is a show!
Out of the box ideas: Unique pieces of wood, burlap or marble can make for excellent backdrops on the “food blog set.” How about a decorative tray? Use your imagination.
Here are some props you can get for them to stage a great photo session:
- Cake and Dessert Stands
- Candlesticks and Centerpieces
- Decorative Trays
- Dinnerware
- Glassware
- Placemats
- Parfait Glasses
- Ramekins
- Mini-Cube Dessert Cups
- Table Cloths
- Unique Serving Dishes
- Vases
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