Japanese Food Presentation
-where most things look almost too good to eat!
haute cuisine (n.): high-class food
noble (n.): a person of the higher classes of society
apply (v): (for a rule, theory, or idea) be true/fitting; put into effect
factor (n.): one of the things that play a role in a specific result or situation
mindfulness (n.): calmly being aware of the present moment and paying full attention
common folk (n.): ordinary people without high status or rank
calligraphy (n.): the art of beautiful handwriting
plate (v.): serve food on a plate (often in a well-presented way)
lacquerware (n.): things coated in a special, glossy coating made from tree sap
ephemeral (adj.): lasting only for a short time
symmetrical (adj.): one side mirroring the other
rustic (adj.): simple, plain; countryside-style
flawed (adj.):imperfect; having mistakes or problems
condiment (n.): things used to add flavour to food (usually at the table)
grated (adj.): reduced to tiny pieces (e.g. grated cheese, ginger, garlic, etc.)
appealing (adj.): looking attractive or interesting
(earn) brownie points (idiom): (get) someone’s approval or favour