Two of humanity's pillars have united more than once throughout history. Here are some famous examples. There are few things as closely tied to mankind as food. Logically, our daily sustenance has always accompanied us and evolved, and it is not surprising that some artists have been inspired by cooking. Some depict pure ingredients, others typical preparations, and some use food itself to express themselves. Let's start with one of the most famous examples. René Magritte, a Belgian surrealist painter, dedicated his life to creating paintings that represented dreams, that subconscious information we all have within. As you may remember, one of his most well-known paintings is undoubtedly "The Son of Man." In this case, a gentleman dressed in a suit and top hat hides his face behind a green apple, the meaning being that we all have an apparent and logical facade that conceals something deeper inside. One who wanted to be a bit more literal was Diego Rivera. In his painting "Woman Grinding Corn," we can see a Mexican indigenous woman bending over a stone tool where she grinds corn kernels to turn them into a paste that will likely become a tortilla. Here, the intention is neither to hide nor invite interpretation; it is simply a portrait of Mexican daily life where both traditional cooks and corn play a central role. Another illustrator who turned to food as a medium for human message was Norman Rockwell, famous for painting typical scenes in the lives of American families. In his paintings, we can see the ideal of a peaceful life, of united families and warm moments across generations. One in particular, "Freedom from Want," captures an important moment for any group of people, the instant of sharing food; we can see a roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and even fruits that complete the delicious feast that a grandmother has prepared for her family. Now, there are also those who not only use food as an excuse for their art but also as a medium. Christel Assante, for example, is a French sculptor who creates impossible sculptures using eggshells. His creations portray Japanese figures, ships, dragons, and other forms. Jim Victor, on the other hand, takes tons of butter from refrigerators to create life-sized sculptures of people, horses, and motorcycles. Perhaps the one who wins the originality prize is Carl Warner, who designs landscapes using various ingredients as elements: slices of salmon as a lake shining at sunset, purple cabbage as a sea in the moonlight, mountains of baguette, and potato rocks are some of his favorite tricks. But gourmet food is also an art.  

Gourmet Art Recipes

Spinach Croquettes Recipe

Ingredients: - 500 grams of frozen spinach - 100 grams of diced Serrano ham - 1 tablespoon of raisins - 2 eggs - 1 pinch of table salt - 300 grams of breadcrumbs - 5 cloves of garlic - 3 tablespoons of canola oil - 1 onion - 1 tablespoon of pine nuts - 5 tablespoons of white flour - 750 milliliters of warmed rice milk Click here to find the steps to prepare this recipe.  

Pork Loin with Coffee Caramel Recipe

Ingredients: - 50 grams of fresh oregano - 50 grams of fresh thyme - 3 cloves of garlic - 200 grams of onion - 1 kilo of pork loin - to taste oil - salt to taste - pepper to taste - 200 cubic centimeters of instant coffee - 100 cubic centimeters of honey - to taste vanilla essence - to taste water Find the procedure to prepare this recipe by clicking here.  

Gorgonzola Cheese and Walnut Soufflé Recipe

Ingredients: - 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts - 4 tablespoons of flour - 3 tablespoons of butter - 2/3 cup of whole milk - 1 cup of crumbled Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese - 3 egg yolks - 5 egg whites If you want to see the procedure to prepare this recipe click here.  

 "Do you know how to make any type of art with food?"