It's no secret that appearances can be deceiving when it comes to the way fast food is portrayed in ads. Food styling is a high-stakes (steaks?) profession centered on making meat patties and their accoutrements look as palatable as possible to potential consumers by meticulously sculpting them for maximum aesthetic appeal. It's pretty much an open secret at this point. But have you ever stopped to wonder why certain items sold in the frozen-food section are dressed up with grill marks? Read more... |